Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: A Look at Youth Services in Public Libraries
Chapter 2: Philosophy of Play
Chapter 3: Promoting Open-Ended Play
Chapter 4: Structured vs. Unstructured
Chapter 5: Participatory Design
Chapter 6: Design Thinking
Chapter 7: Collaboration
Chapter 8: Playwork
Chapter 9: Importance of Stakeholders
Chapter 10: Assessment and Impact
Chapter 11: A Simple Look at Programming
Chapter 12: The Evolution of Simple Positive Play
Appendix
Bibliography
Jennifer Ilardi worked as a Youth Services Specialist/Librarian at a large public library for over 11 years. Her experience with organizing and implementing educational and engaging programs comes from years of designing, collaborating and presenting programs that promote a library collection. She holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree from Syracuse University and a post-graduate certificate in Youth Experience from the University of Maryland.
In 2014, Jennifer began the organization Simple Positive Play and started providing access to playful resources in her parents driveway. Over the years this service has become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that operates out of an office in Ferguson, MO and continues to collaborate with others to promote problem-solving skills and creativity.
