At the Core
Literacy & Education
People who work in libraries (along with a few others) believe that literacy is a basic human right. Not surprisingly, many of us come to this field from a long love affair with books. Libraries are dedicated to education: from academic libraries' support of research and scholarship; to providing resources in a public library in areas like business and children's reference; to school libraries that support the curriculum and create dynamic learning environments for kids. Reading and learning foster self-improvement and create an informed and thoughtful citizenry. Life-long learning. It's a good thing.
With the current emphasis on play-based, early learning and literacy programs for infants and preschoolers, the library has gone well beyond story times for preschoolers. Now there are Early Years partnerships, Baby Time programs, family drop-ins and a great variety of programs that help develop literacy and a love of books in young children, and help parents discover all the ways they are crucial to this process.
- Judi McCallum, Manager, Angus Glen Branch,
Markham Public Libraries
