Preschool 0-5

TALKING POINTS

Public Libraries

All young children benefit from the opportunities to develop their early literacy skills and get ready to learn to read with the help of well-funded public libraries and pre-kindergarten programs.

The public library provides an interactive free place for parents and their young children to enjoy the written and spoken word, aided by library staff skilled in early literacy techniques that parents can then replicate at home. | more
Young children develop important literacy skills, enjoy positive learning experiences and prepare to enter kindergarten “school-ready” at the library. | more
Young children disproportionately affected by the achievement gap can especially benefit from strong public library programs led by library staff dedicated to their needs. | more

A well-staffed, adequately funded school library media program is an integral component in a student’s education. Through these programs, students develop the all important learning for life skills, as well as an appreciation for the written and spoken word, and visual image.

Students achieve more academically when their teachers and school library media specialists plan and deliver instruction collaboratively. | more
Students are more likely to be successful academically if they have the benefit of library media programs led by a state-certified school library media specialist. | more
Students’ academic success is fostered by a well-funded school library media program. | more