We know the score. When children go to story times at bookstores, they always want a new book, game, or toy.
Disappointment ends with embarrassed parents leading screaming children out to the car.
And as long as parents have a library card, kids can always take home new books. No tantrums, just happy children. The libraries offer other events too, with each branch tailoring itself to the neighborhood's needs. There are computer classes, events for seniors, classes in Spanish, writing workshops, quilting circles, book discussion clubs, multicultural storytelling, and more.