Receipts: Trellison Institute X post — Library-mediated programs cited as accessible delivery channel

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The post, as published

1/ Research shows library programs effectively foster early literacy through activities like talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. These activities are accessible and engaging for families. #LibraryLiteracy 2/ Studies consistently find that story-time sessions lead to measurable literacy gains. Caregiver engagement is key, enhancing program effects significantly and independently of socioeconomic factors. 3/ Regular read-alouds and library access promote vocabulary growth and kindergarten readiness, with benefits persisting through preschool. Summer reading programs also mitigate learning loss. 4/ Libraries serve as vital channels for delivering these impactful literacy programs. Explore the evidence base here: https://trellison.com/research/library-literacy/lit-review

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Claim focus: Library-mediated programs cited as accessible delivery channel

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Evidence base

Every claim in this post is paraphrased from the following public-domain federal research. Click through to the original source.

What Works Clearinghouse — Early Literacy Practice Guides

U.S. Department of Education / IES · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

Institute of Education Sciences

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Child Reading Literacy and the Role of Public Libraries: A Review of Secondary Sources

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) · 2026 · License: us_government_public_domain

Mathematica Policy Research

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Birth Cohort (ECLS-B)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2010 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class (ECLS-K)

National Center for Education Statistics · 2011 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / NCES

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Office of English Language Acquisition — Family Engagement & Bilingual Literacy Resources

U.S. Department of Education · 2024 · License: us_government_public_domain

U.S. Department of Education / OELA

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