Did you know that today, February 6 is – Take Your Child to the Library Day?
WHAT IS TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY?
Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library. Launched in 2011 right here in Connecticut by librarians Nadine Lipman (Waterford Public Library, retired) and Caitlin Augusta (Stratford Library) with artist Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, TYCLD raises community awareness about the importance of the library in the life of a child, and promotes library services and programs for children and families.
http://www.ctlibrarians.org/?page=Take
So if you have read any of our posts, and follow along with Kaelyn’s Book Club you know that we are HUGE Supporters of the library. Especially our Local Library, Annapolis Valley Regional Library ( http://valleylibrary.ca/ ).
We make an effort to go to the library atleast once a week. In that time we exchange books, play, interact with other Families/Librarians at the library, and Read stories. It’s a great time. Infact in the last 10 days we have made 4 trip to the library (3 different branches)!
Here’s a look at a few of our adventures –
Today we challenge you to Take Your Child to the Library. If Not today, in the days ahead.
February is also, I LOVE to READ Month.
Take your child to the library and you will feed their imagination. A love of reading and books starts with pictures, stories and rhymes which even the youngest child can enjoy; and Take Your Child To The Library Day is a great excuse to swing by.
Whatever the age of your child, you will be given a warm welcome. Gone are the days when libraries were dreary silent places patrolled by grumpy staff. There are special areas for children with bright displays, easy to access books and comfortable seating. Nobody will expect your child to remain silent, so relax. Joining is a simple process and the staff are friendly and helpful.
Older children will enjoy using the computers, borrowing DVDs and finding interesting books on hobbies. The staff will even advise on books for homework assignments which is good news for any busy parent.
If you take your child to the library, expect to return frequently as it is a treasure trove for all ages. Priceless.
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/take-your-child-to-the-library-day/
To join the Online Community (lots of resources, printables available)
- Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Take-Your-Child-to-the-Library-Day-286965704682090/
- Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/tycttl/
- Official Website – http://www.ctlibrarians.org/?page=Take
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