Coping with Challenges Kids and Libraries: What You Should Know
Kids and curiosity go together. Children and teenagers have an
unquenchable thirst for knowledge that usually pleases but
sometimes overwhelms their parents. Why? How? The questions
never seem to end! Fortunately, there are libraries and
librarians to help answer these unending questions, send kids on
wondrous adventures and provide them with the resources they
need to learn and grow. And parents can relax knowing it is a
friendly place for all families. With so much available, how can
you help your family make the best use of the library? Here are
answers to some commonly asked questions, along with suggestions
for helping children become lifelong learners and library users.
What is the role of libraries and librarians in serving
children? Libraries are family-oriented public institutions
charged with making a broad selection of materials available for
everyone, including children and teenagers. Most public
libraries have special areas for child