Enniskerry children enjoy tall tales at local library
AS part of the ‘Spring into Story-Time’ initiative, Enniskerry library hosted a story-time session for local preschool, Enniskerry Montessori, last Friday morning.
Branch librarian Sinéad Murdiff Mulligan read a few stories to the children, introducing them to the world of books and the wonders of the spoken word.
Spring into Story-time will deliver a range of story-time events for children of all ages in the 332 libraries throughout Ireland in April. Announcing the initiative, Minister Damien English said that this provides an ideal opportunity to take time to enjoy a variety of stories in their local library.
‘Children will experience reading as an activity which is fun, entertaining and importantly allows families to share this happy time together,’ he said. Spring into Storytime is the latest initiative from the public library services ‘Right to Read’ programme.
‘It is a wonderful programme and I would encourage parents to bring their children to the local library and join in - reading enhances children’s well-being, creativity and imagination with better social and health outcomes, and an overall better quality of life as they get older,’ said Minister English.
‘I would encourage everybody involved with children, both families and educators, to check out the list of events at your local library. The public libraries provide a fantastic opportunity to find new stories, get new ideas and learn more about favourite hobbies and subjects.’ Children can enjoy story-time at Enniskerry Library every Saturday morning at 11.30 a.m.