In Search Of . . .: How Parents Access Public Library Children’s Collections

Abstract

An abundance of work demonstrates the value of reading
to and with young children, suggesting positive correlations
between being read to and cognitive development,
language acquisition, early literacy skills, and more.1–6 Many
adults in the United States do read with or to children, and the
public library is a natural source for parents and caregivers to
access materials for such reading.