Kilkenny County Council Library Service encourages families to ‘Spring into Storytime’ this April

Public libraries’ annual Spring Into Storytime programme launches on April 1st and promises to bring the magic of storytime to libraries across the City and County of Kilkenny, and through libraries the length and breadth of Ireland. e programme provides an ideal opportunity for children to enjoy a variety of storytimes read by library sta , authors and parents. It allows children to experience reading as an activity which is fun, entertaining and allows families to share this happy time together. Reading with children and access to books has many important long-term bene ts. Children who develop an interest in stories and reading have been found to have greater self-esteem and well-being, greater creativ-