Storyworx: a story-based educational program for young adults with an intellectual disability at Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre

Kogarah Municipal Council (1 other project)

One of the participants in the project meets Max from 'Where the Wild Things Are'

In partnership with local care centres for young adults with physical and mental disablities, Kogarah Library and Cultural Centre has established a weekly storytime program. The program is designed to stimulate the young adults' imaginations through story and extend their experiences of life through the resources of the library and participation in their community’s culture and space.
Participants are given an experience of story, through dramatic, visual and physical styles and then look at library materials selected by the Library’s Youth Services Officer. Materials can then be borrowed for the participant's use at their centre.
The program has been positively received by the local centres as an important part of their educational program and will be developed further in 2010.

  • Cultural Officer

    Linda Heald ()

  • Award Category

    Library and Information Services – Division B

Photos

    • One of the participants in the project meets Max from 'Where the Wild Things Are'

      One of the participants in the project meets Max from 'Where the Wild Things Are'

    • Some of the participants and carers in the storytime

      Some of the participants and carers in the storytime

    • The library staff selects books for each participant based on the interest profile given by the centres.

      The library staff selects books for each participant based on the interest profile given by the centres.

    • The project includes lively storytelling in a bright and open area of Kogarah Library

      The project includes lively storytelling in a bright and open area of Kogarah Library

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