Preschool Storytime

I have always felt that libraries are one of our underused resources, most people don't even know where their local library is located let alone actually check out books. People think libraries are for doing research papers in school and that is all, that is so not true. In my travels I enjoy visiting local libraries a lot of places will give you temporary library cards that let you check out items for short periods of time and you have all the library's resources at your disposal, like computers and storytimes. Also, they are a wonderful way to learn about the local history and culture. And in all the libraries I have dealt with I can't sing the praises of the Lee County Library System enough. The stock is amazing, the staff is friendly and the programs are wonderful. I have a list of things the NOLA library doesn't have that I wait to pick up when I am here to read or copy for use at home.
Last Thursday we went to preschool storytime at the library here, It is a 30 minute storytime for 3 - 5 year olds that the children attend on their own. The lady at the desk gave each child a "ticket" as they came in then we all waited for Miss Heather to open the door (which was a small child size door), she took their tickets and let them in the story room. Chance never looked back. He went right in and I stayed outside with the rest of the parents. I could see him through a little window (see picture above) and every time I peeked in he was listening and having a good time. This program is just great, it is free, he gets some time "on his own" to learn and interact with other little people and I get 30 minutes to read or look around the library on my own. Two thumbs up! We will be doing this again this week for sure.