Children's Services Today

This comprehensive guide to public library services for children provides essential knowledge and practical resources for both new and experienced youth librarians. Jeanette Larson covers fundamental aspects of children's programming, from initial planning stages through implementation and assessment, with an emphasis on cost-effective solutions that can be easily replicated across different library settings. The book includes valuable toolkits, model programs, and ready-to-use examples that streamline the process of developing engaging children's services.

What sets this resource apart is its practical approach—featuring checklists, forms, and concrete examples that librarians can immediately apply in their work with young patrons. The emphasis on inexpensive, simple-to-replicate programs makes it particularly valuable for libraries operating with limited budgets or staff new to children's services. This handbook serves as both a foundational text for understanding library services for youth and a go-to reference for creating meaningful, sustainable programming that will enrich communities for years to come.