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Public libraries: beyond the book

By Emily On April 21, 2014 · Add Comment

Summer is closing in (even though the weather might not be a good indication) and for many parents and caregivers, that means a solid chunk of days potentially filled with “I’m booooored!” Sure, there’s summer camp, the pool, the playground, picnics – you get the idea – but some days are just too hot or too rainy to enjoy the Great Outdoors. Instead of sulking around the house and watching the same animated movie for the 82nd time in a row, how about checking out your local library? I know my local library has several storytimes throughout the week for a range of ages, as well as fun workshops and even field trips. What’s interesting, though, is the increased use of technology during activities that used to only include a “real live book” (my son’s terminology). One librarian I met used a SmartBoard to help show children the illustrations on [...]

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