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their children and make it a record year for summer reading, as the program not only beneifts young readers, but the improvement of the library as well. Rappahannock National Bank has generously agreed to donate $1 to the library building fund for every 2 “E” or easy books or 150 pages of a “J” or juvenile book read and recorded.
The staff would also like to encourage all participates to thank the local merchants and community groups who donated prizes. A list of donors is available in the children’s section.
Taking part in library programs is just one way parents can encourage reading. They can set an example by using the library often and checking out materials themselves. It has been shown that one of the keys to success in school is having good reading skills. The best way to promote good skills is to have parent child interaction. Parents can start by reading to children, even infants, at the child’s appropriate developmental and interest level. The library staff is available to help parents choose ageappropriate material.
Even older children can enjoy having books or articles read to them. Once a child is an independent reader, a parent can continue interest by listening to their child read and talk about the books afterward. School-age children might enjoy discusssions of subject matter and hunts to find out more about what they have read or books on similar subjects. Reference volumes and the card catalog at the library are excellent starting points for research trips, and learning the use of these aides will further develop skills for school.
The library adds approximately 200 items per month, of which nearly one quarter are childrens offerings. Almost 50 percent of these items are donated. Donations to the collection are always appreciated, several local patrons noting a lack of books in their particular area of interest or expertise have donated several volumes or even entire series of books. A fund raiser designed to add to or refurbish classic literature for adults and children is in the works.
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