Storytime Reads Keep Library Going

In recent years budget cuts have sent Spokane Public Library staffers scrambling. Reductions in branch hours and personnel threatened one of the most popular services the libraries offer: storytime. “We have one children’s librarian for three branches,” said Sally Chilson, youth services coordinator. “So, in 2006, we decided to take the leap and train storytime volunteers.” Lara Voigtlaender was one of the first to volunteer. “I saw a sign posted when I brought my kids to storytime. They were going to have to eliminate storytime altogether”/ Cindy Hval , SR. More here. (SR photo: Lara Voigtlaender, a volunteer storytime reader, reads to children March 10 at the Indian Trail Library)

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