Library Programs that Connect the Local Community With Reading and Literacy

Supporting and offering local reading and literacy initiatives is a major part of a public library's programming strategy, says library Executive Director Sarah Moore. Her mid-sized public library in central Indiana offers a variety of programs for both children and adults, starting as young as babies and toddlers. For the youngest patrons, they offer story time and hands-on play areas. The programs for school-aged children include crafts, games, and movies, emphasizing the fun of reading. Teens...