By Nancy Leighton
School has started up again, so librarians from The Atlanta Fulton County Public Library System, the DeKalb Library System and librarians from all over this state and all around the country are on a quest to get all school-aged children and adults signed up for a library card. Children as young as four years of age can have a library card in their own name when parents bring in their proof of residence, such as driver’s license or utility bill. Teenagers 14 and up can apply for a card on their own when they bring their parents residency information.
Libraries have books and materials for people of all ages to borrow and return or for use within the library. Many of the items are educational, but there also many books that are entertaining. Topics such as American History, world history and culture, science, stories of inventors, information about outer space and don’t forget the ever popular dinosaurs, can all be found at the library. These subjects are fun to read about and can get youngsters in the habit of reading which will help them as they go through elementary school, high school, and even college.
All libraries in the Atlanta Metro can help patrons find books that suit their interest. The East Atlanta Library has a large collection of children’s books. In fact, it has so many, that not all of them can fit into the children’s area. These books are shelved with the adult books, so don’t miss out on some good reading because you didn’t look everywhere.
Librarians all over this country work to get people to register for a library card every year at back-to-school time. Again this year President Obama is supporting them in his ConnectED Library Challenge. Librarians everywhere are looking forward to signing you and your children up for new library cards.
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