Gone are the days when librarians preferred the quiet, shushing patrons who dared make noise to interrupt the serious readers in their building.
No, today’s librarians embrace activity, breathing life into the more modern concept that has transformed libraries into media centers.
Public libraries are hubs in their communities, providing a variety of programs and services for patrons old and young.
Perry Memorial Library’s Youth Services Director Melody Peters joined the staff over the summer, when kids were out of school. Now that school is back in session, Peters is upping the game for young library patrons, who she says benefit greatly from the social interaction that comes with the programs offered at the library.
“Life is about people-to-people connections,” Peters told John C. Rose on Tuesday’s TownTalk. The networking and interaction that goes along with many of the library offerings, from Mother Goose Story Time for toddlers to Survival Skills and Life Hacks for teens.
“Information is shared in many ways,” Peters said. “There is real power in interpersonal communication-it’s what we need to thrive,” she added. “There is real power in interpersonal communication.”
The Mother Goose Story Time is an established program at the library – Thursdays at 11 a.m. It’s a time for children 0-4 to enjoy a story, but it’s also a time for parents and caregivers to connect, Peters said.
“We’re laying a foundation – it really does matter,” Peters said.
Part of that foundation can come from library programs, and there are plenty to choose from.
Curious about the outdoors? There’s a program for that. Rangers from Kerr Lake State Recreation Area come and read with kids on the third Thursday of the month.
And a family program on Jan.24 will focus on animal tracks in the snow.
Snow?
It’s something we don’t see a lot of here in Vance County.
No problem.
They’re going to make it.
Yep. They’re going to make some snow. Way to blend in STEM with some fun. All it takes is a little shaving cream and baking soda.
To learn more, visit https://www.perrylibrary.org/
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