Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Perspectives on Libraries, Families, and Communities -- Know, Partner, Lead: Family Engagement in Public Libraries / M. Elena Lopez and Margaret Caspe -- Research Paradigms for Engaging Families in Public Libraries / Bharat Mehra and Scott Sikes -- Part II. Knowing Families and Communities -- Case Studies -- 'The Library Has to be More Than Books': 'Voices' of Latinx Mothers / M. Elena Lopez and Margaret Caspe -- The Partnership for Family-Library Engagement: A Unique Library-University Partnership / Michelle Taylor, Megan E. Pratt, and Mariko Whelan -- Finding Home: One Book, One Community / Kaurri C. Williams-Cockfield -- Reflections -- Who Do We Need to Serve? / Carine Risley -- Closing the Distance: Reaching Incarcerated Loved Ones / Nick Higgins -- Reading is Grand! A Family Literacy Program of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association / Karen Lemmons and Tamela Chambers -- Part III. Building Partnerships -- Case Studies -- Designing Learning Experiences with and for Families / Mega Subramaniam and Tamara Lynette Clegg -- Engaging Families in Computational Learning Opportunities / Ricarose Roque and Sari A. Widman -- Age is But a Number: How to Create Multigenerational Family Programs in Your Public Library / Jessica Hilburn and Becky Stahl -- Reflections -- We're Happy You're Here: Honoring Family Strengths to Build Relationships and Enhance Programming at the Denver Public Library / Sarah McNeil -- Media Mentors Start by Listening to Parents / Lisa Guernsey -- Lending an Umbrella to the Community / Felton Thomas Jr. and Laura Walter -- Part IV. Leading for Impact -- Case Studies -- 'Un-level' the Playing Field to Give Every Child a Chance / Donna C. Celano and Susan B. Neuman -- Homelessness as a Barrier to Family Engagement in Learning / Olivia Forehand -- Family Place Libraries: A Place for Families to Learn and Grow / Kristen Todd-Wurm -- Removing Barriers for Youth and Families through Fine Elimination / Misty Jones -- Reflections -- Talking, Thinking, Making: How IMLS Grants Help Libraries Facilitate Family Literacy and Learning / Sandra Toro -- Information Needs of Rural Families: A Social Justice Imperative / Bharat Mehra and Scott Sikes -- Six Ways to Build a State Library Platform for Family Engagement / Mark Smith -- Public Libraries Adapt to Connect with Families in Times of Crisis / Ashley J. Brown.

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