I grew up in a neighboring community and when I was a small child the library was behind and under Dairy Queen. I feel certain if it were still there today I would be unimpressed. It was small and dark, but I remember it so fondly. It was a great place with so many books just waiting for me to take them out to read in a tent in my backyard or under the covers at night. In order to get a library card, I needed to be able to write my own name. I can still remember practicing to get my name small enough to sit on that little line so that I could get my first library card.
Today that library is a beautiful, large, and modern library like so many others in our neighborhoods. We all have access to many services and programs at our local libraries. Using a library is easier than ever before. You can reserve and renew your books online. Are you taking advantage of all your local library has to offer?
Your local library is a great resource. Think about taking out books on a subject that your child is studying at school or more books by an author your child is enjoying. Stock up on new titles to read together at bedtime. Does your child know that feeling of responsibility and joy of having their own library card? (Yes, you still must sign as the responsible adult). Do you remember your first library card? For me it is a sweet memory of accomplishment. Consider allowing your little one to get a library card the next time you visit. Make time in your busy schedule to visit the library. When you take your children to the library they learn that you think reading is important.
We are blessed with a great library here at school. We have a great librarian who carefully chooses great books to read to our class every Thursday. After story time, there are interesting centers to visit. The children have opportunities to participate in puppet shows, readers theater and even work on making books. Children may borrow a new book each week as long as they remember to return their book from last week. Enjoy a peek at our class enjoying some time in our school library.
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