Programming for Early Childhood

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time for children ages 2-5 to no more than one hour each day and avoiding all screen time for babies from 0 - age 2.

Ideally, parents and caregivers should be encouraged to use media with their young children so they can engage in conversation about what they are watching or doing.  When possible, the library should provide two seats and two sets of headphones for each computer to make this possible.  Not only does this provide a way for adults to guide the experience of the child and simply enjoy the playtime together, but also provides a wonderful opportunity for caregivers with low computer skills to gain confidence, and perhaps, some new skills, in a comfortable environment.