The program and the library has gradually become more digital. I think including technology and social media is important to capturing the interest of kids and teens. The article mentions that kids participating in the program post reviews, which others read, which leads to more kids reading more books. One of the program participants mentioned she had the library's ebook app on her iPod in addition to a Nook that she used for her program reading. The "grand prize" winner can even win a Kindle Fire! If that doesn't get kids reading, I don't know what will!
Most interesting is the library's use of social media. The director of the library mentions that the library system makes use of "Facebook and Twitter, as well as Pinterest, and Flickr." Social media is a great way to get younger people involved with the library and reading and there are many different ways to make use of these various social networks.
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