Why School Libraries Matter

School libraries...

Foster early literacy development
Teach children to love books and reading from an early age
Help teachers to teach and students to learn
Encourage children to become lifelong learners
Provide access to diverse sources of information
Aid in the process of exploring new ideas and making decisions independently
Allow children to develop and explore their own personal interests free from judgement
Help boost student achievement and literacy skills
Act as a common space for the community at large to come together