Know Reading is still the most basic survival skill in today's information society but it is no longer enough. Children must also be technologically literate. More and more of today's public and school libraries provide computers, CD-ROMs, Internet access and training in how to use them. These electronic resources make doing a term paper or research assignment a far different experience than most parents remember. Special computer programs can help children learn to read and may entice them to want to read with colorful graphics, interactive games and virtually unlimited on-line resources.
Many libraries offer software on loan for use on home computers.
Surf the Internet at the library. More and more of the latest information we need for our jobs, education, health and other needs can be found on-line. Ask your librarian to help you find Internet sites of special interest for children. Many libraries offer their own sites for children. There are also sites on popular TV shows, dinosaurs, children's magazines stories on-line and much more.