The children s librarian will take your children seriously and treat them as the real people they are. For small children an outing to the library wins over anywhere except perhaps the park. Older children also enjoy the unlimited and wide variety of books available to borrow. By learning to appreciate the library early in life children reap the benefits of unearthing fascinating information and stories by the time they attend school. They become familiar with classifications and learn exactly where to dig.
Libraries hold more than books.
Allow them to become familiar with all the services. Libraries may also have board games, tape players with headphones, books on tape, videos, and CD s, both music and computer, available to borrow. Many libraries now have free internet access. Also make use of planned activities, such as story time, after school and holiday events. These activities are a great way to encourage children to interact with others from an early age.