A local treasure trove of resources, professional help, and programs such as story times, craft activities, and special guest storytellers, magicians, and musical events to spark interests.
http://www.publiclibraries.com/
Some libraries even embrace being a family place with educational activities, parent-caregiver training, and play times to encourage emergent literacy.
http://www.familyplacelibraries.org/
Together - homes, libraries, caregivers, youth organizations - we can create a generation of capable, literate, learning and achieving children.