When you're a kid, there aren't too many things you can call your own. One real exception to this has always been a Library card. I never cease to be amazed at the number of literate people who reminisce about getting their Library card as a child and how important it was to be able to exercise the choice of what book to check out and read all by themselves. This holds true today. Even with all the other pulls on recreational time these days-TV, movies, computers, video games, etc.
Reading remains a real self-directed pleasure in the lives of many children here on the Peninsula.
In the past few years, we have recognized how important this segment of our Library services are and have made a conscious effort to make an equitable division of the collection budget. Recently, we have seen an increase in the issuance of cards for children and youth. This is very gratifying and is a trend we hope to see continue. Mary Pinkham does a stellar job of selecting and recommending books while overseeing the immensely popular Between The Stacks program, presenting the Friday morning Story Hour every week and planning outreach activities in the community. If the answer is yes, then it's time to come see us and get a FREE Library card.