Family Library
Back to Basics : Episode FLBTB-305
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Choosing books at the Elm Street Bookstore in New Canaan, Conn.
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Is the book mightier than the video game? In the ongoing struggle to encourage children to read, try a home library to invite kids away from the computer monitor and back to the written word. See how one family reconstructed their playroom into a family library with the help of a designer. The space became a place they can all curl up with good reads.
- Keep your family library simple and uncluttered so children can easily find their favorite books.
- Choose simple lamps. If you have small kids, avoid halogen lighting due to high intensity heat and replacement costs
- Cost of family library:
- Two lamps--$30
- Two bean bag chairs--$30
- Two pillows--$38
- Rug--$25
- Bookshelf--$149
- Total cost--$272
- Bedtime stories are a great way to encourage reading.
- Biographies of interesting people can inspire readers of all ages.
Getting Started: Family Library
- Arrange your books in a simple and uncluttered way so children can find their favorite titles.
- Great books of all types can be found at neighborhood garage or tag sales.
- Family libraries should be void of electronic games and other toys that could be distracting.
Contact Information
Ali & Ben Design Studio
Design consultation, $125/hour
203-761–9733
AlinaBen@aol.com
Farley Kern
Owner and founder, Elm Street Books
203-966-4545
Resources
BookSense.com
www.booksense.com
A link to independent bookstores for independent minds, with description and ratings of top book picks for adults and children
My Home Library
www.myhomelibrary.org
Offers detailed information on starting a home library, collecting books and using public libraries
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