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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 eight-week program that helps parents and guardians with children 0 - 3 years old talk with their baby more often by increasing back-and-forth-talk. Weekly online sessions combine videos and group discussion to build knowledge and skills that parents and guardians can put into practice with their children.  
 

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 on the LENA website.  
  • Upload the LENA device using your home computer OR by exchanging it 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: 

  • Eight children’s books    
  • $20 gift card

*Your child does not have to attend sessions with you to participate in the program.    
**Participants must attend seven sessions, complete six 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. At orientation you will receive your program supplies, fill out required paperwork, and learn more details about the program. 

  • Tue., Jan. 13 from 6 - 7 p.m. at East Library  
    OR  
  • Wed., Jan. 14 from 1 - 2 p.m. at East Library 

PPLD is offering TWO virtual sessions in winter 2026! Registration is open Dec. 1, 2025 – Jan. 12, 2026. 

Virtual Session Dates
Please note that this is an 8-week program and sessions meet weekly. 

Future Session Dates 

  • Coming soon!