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LENA Start

Talk builds babies' brains! 

Have you ever wondered how much you talk with your baby/toddler?

LENA Start is an 8-week program that helps parents with children 0 - 32 months increase back-and-forth talk. Weekly sessions combine videos and group discussion to build knowledge and skills that you can put into practice with your child.  
 

How does LENA Start work?

LENA device in vest

  • Attend weekly, hour-long sessions virtually on Zoom. *
  • Complete one LENA Day per week with the LENA device (Read more about the LENA device by clicking here.)  
  • Upload the LENA device using your home computer OR by exchanging at a library  
  • Receive a detailed report of the amount you talk with your child and track your progress through the program 

At the end of the program, qualifying families ** receive: 

  • 8 children’s books   
  • $20 gift card    

*Your child does not have to attend sessions with you to participate in the program.   
**Participants must attend 7 sessions, complete 6 recordings, and return their LENA device.

** IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING **

  • LENA Start is open to residents of El Paso County and registration is required.
  • The registered adult must have a PPLD library card in good standing to participate. Find out more about getting a library card by clicking here
  • One child per family may participate. If you have previously completed the LENA Start program, you are not eligible to participate again.
  • If you are registering for a virtual LENA Start series, it is mandatory to attend the in-person orientation to participate in the program.

In-Person Orientation:

(Attendance at one of the in-person orientation sessions is mandatory to participate in the program and is for registered participants only.)

  • Tuesday, June 24, 6 - 7 p.m. at Penrose Library OR Wednesday, June 25, 5 - 6 p.m. at Penrose Library

PPLD is offering TWO virtual sessions in Summer 2025! Registration is open June 9, 2025 - June 20, 2025.

Virtual Sessions 

  • Tuesday evenings, July 1 - Aug. 19, 6-7 p.m. Register for Tuesday evenings by clicking here.
  • Wednesday evenings, July 2 - Aug. 20, 5-6 p.m. Register for Wednesday evenings by clicking here.

Future Session Dates 

  • Coming soon!