Q: How can I help my child enjoy reading?

A: You can make all the difference in whether reading is an exciting adventure or a frustrating experience for your child. Here are some ideas to help you make reading fun for your child.

• Establish a regular time for reading in your home for all members of the family.


• Offer to share stories at bedtime or as dinner conversation.


• Encourage your child to share favorite stories with you.


• Show genuine interest in the stories your child discovers.


• Appreciate all books the child selects, even the ones that look “too easy”. You can always guide your child to a more challenging book the next time you visit the library.


• Read to your child. Even if children are able to read themselves, they still enjoy hearing good stories read to them.


• Read yourself! And make sure your child knows you enjoy reading. There is nothing like a good role model.


• Help your child attend special library programs. Many children enjoy going with friends. Your child might like to invite a friend or two to attend also.

For more information about our programs and services, please stop by the Youth Services desk at the Library, call us at 442.5301, or e-mail Youth Services Librarian, Jan Hanson.