As parents, we have lots of ideas, questions and best practices to share and discuss. But we also know our conversations can be relegated to brief or superficial chats, often interrupted by kids just as we get to know someone. Join us at Pinney Library on Friday, April 21 from 5:30-7:30PM for a chance to engage in interactive, inclusive, and dynamic small group conversations both in English and Spanish. You can choose topics of interest when you register for the event - some examples might include "rainy day activities" "bedtime routines" "picky eaters" "favorite books" "best outdoor places in Madison" or "shows to watch when the kids are asleep,” but the actual topics would be up to those who attend. We’ll use an “open space” facilitation, meaning no one is the expert and you can move to new topics whenever you like.
Event Timeline:
- 5:30PM: Dinner for parents and kids.
- 6:15PM: Childcare providers will take the kids to play, read, or do arts and crafts activities while parents talk.
- 6:15-7:15PM: Engage in interactive, inclusive, and dynamic small group conversations both in English and Spanish on topics chosen by the group. You’ll leave with new ideas, make new connections and hopefully new friends, playdates, and networking opportunities.
You'll have the opportunity to share more about yourself and ideas for discussion here. Once the event is over, we will send out idea lists so everyone can benefit from our collaborative discussions.
This event is funded by the TruStage Foundation as part of the Library Takeover program.
