Hello friends! This is Ana, children’s librarian at Burnaby Public Library. I’m thankful to Ms. Song for the chance to connect with your family through this blog post.

The public library is one of the most precious community resources you could make use of. Here you can find books, DVDs and music to help your child develop the love of reading as well as entertain you and your family.

Here are some tips to enjoy books at  home with your child:

Let your child lead
Let them choose what you read together most of the time. Look for books that match their interests.

Ask questions as you read
This helps your child get involved in the story and understand it. Be sure to give them lots of thinking time and keep it fun.

Let them tell the story
Sometimes after you read a book, ask your child to tell you the story in their own words using the pictures.

And here is a list with great books to read aloud to your child .

The library is open! Of course things are different right now, but we are taking all precautions to make sure you can visit the library in a safe manner and still enjoy our space and resources.

If you’re not ready to visit in person yet, we understand. You can still make use of our resources! Call us at 604-436-5400 to register for a library card and learn more about our digital books and other electronic resources.

I hope to see you at the library soon!

Ana Calabresi