You and your kids may be pleasantly surprised. And the only thing it will cost you is some time. For School-Aged Children Libraries take on another important dimension for children beginning school. In addition to recreation, the library is a place to find information, usually for help with schoolwork. This expanded focus in no way diminishes the library's importance as a source of pleasure.
Most libraries offer a variety of programs for children to fill that bill.
For elementary school children, there are variations of the read-alouds and storytelling hours that often include discussions and presentations by the children themselves , as well as summer reading programs. For middle and junior high school kids, there may also be book talks, summer reading programs, creative writing seminars, drama groups, and poetry readings. But the books are central. The ages 7 to 9 are an especially critical time for children. These are the years when they normally make the transition from just hearing and looking at picture books to reading independently for enjoyment and for schoolwork.