Elysia Roorbach (left) receives her new library card from Joanne Moloney (right) at the Farmington Public Library. The library has traditionally kept the card’s in a file, not issuing a physical card until patrons are a bit older.
However, Roorbach and her mom, Juliet Karelsen, suggested that ‘Children’s Cards’ be offered to give kids a sense of ownership. The card is made out of a stamped cardboard, and can be inexpensively replaced if necessary.
Head Librarian Melanie Taylor Coombs said it was a “fantastic idea.”
“Having a library card is a great way to teach children responsibility,” Coombs said. “They have such a sense of pride taking care of their library books. Literacy begins at birth and it’s important that kids are welcome here at the library.”
(Photo courtesy of Juliet Karelsen and the Farmington Public Library)
That is a great honor, and I know Elysia. She is a true friend. I’m actually directing a play that she’s going to be in!