Libraries are not just about books any more. Increasingly, they offer electronic interfaces that draw in a younger crowd.
The Dwight Library began a Youth program with it's Wii system back in the autumn, to a great response. Interestingly, Peggy points out that while the young people came in to use the Wii, while they were there, they began to glance at the books... then to turn some pages... and then to take home one book. Then two. Now, the librarians report that the Wii users more often than not go home with an armload of books.
Now, the librarians have expanded the Wii repertoire -- they've acquired a Dance Program, and oh my what fun this is! Suitable for all ages and stages of ability, this will get the blood pumping, the lungs laughing, and the body moving. What a great place to come on a rainy lunch break, or to mix-up the walking program you're on, by adding in a short super-active dance routine before walking it off along the spring roads!
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