Children's Reference Books

Teaching Children to Use their Public Library Most public libraries offer a wide variety of children's books and magazines, with many in Spanish and other languages. In addition to printed materials, libraries often lend audiotapes and videocassettes of children's books and movies, and more libraries are making computers available to the public.

Edited by Dvortygirl, Lois Wade, Lillian May, Flickety and 1 other A love of reading will serve your children for a lifetime. They will become a better students and writers, have a better vocabulary, and know more about the world around themselves. Libraries are a great way to get them started down this path.

If you are a school librarian, you know how hectic things can be when you do not have a library clerk to help you. School librarians wear multiple hats, and it's pretty much impossible to help students find books when you are busy maintaining order and checking out books for kids at the same time.

The love for books is the most valuable gift you as a parent can give to your child. The library is one of the most wonderful places you can encourage your child to go to.