Fathers Matter!

The Youth Services staff encourages fathers' involvement in the lives and education of their children. Our current Father's Day book display showcases many of the popular books about fathers and grandfathers that are available all year long. The "READING BUG" caught us looking at a copy of Guess How Much I Love You, written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram, one of our all-time favorite picture books about a wise and patient father rabbit and his adventurous and imaginative little son.

More than 100 fathers recently attended our second annual "Father Matter!" parenting workshop, which was hosted by the Library and taught by Mr. Chris Glover, Santa Clara Unified School District counselor. The two-session class emphasized the importance of spending time with children and learning how to use every-day activities and chores as opportunities for positive interactions.

Have you been CAUGHT BY THE READING BUG? Don't forget to click on the "feedback"button on this page and send us your comments about your favorite books for children and teens. Then watch for your book to appear in a "Feature Friday" Youth Services blog.

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