Learning all about the local library

Bush Elementary second graders tour the Callaway County Public Library

January 15, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. | Updated January 15, 2015 at 6:00 a.m.

Ted Shrout, second grade student at Bush Elementary, reaches for a book inside the Callaway County Public Library on Wednesday. Shrout and his peers in Kathy Moore's class took a field trip to the library where they learned how books are classified, about different book genres and the various resources the offers. Children were able to purchase a library card and check out a book after a tour of the library.
Ted Shrout, second grade student at Bush Elementary, reaches for a book inside the Callaway County Public Library on Wednesday. Shrout and his peers in Kathy Moore's class took a field trip to the library where they learned how books are classified, about different book genres and the various resources the offers. Children were able to purchase a library card and check out a book after a tour of the library.

Bush Elementary second grade students in Kathy Moore's class learned the ins and outs of the Callaway County Public Library on Wednesday during a tour. Children's librarian Jeralyn Hahn taught the children how books are classified, how to search for books and what resources the library offers.

The visit started with Hahn reading, "The Shelf Elf," a popular children's book about an elf who explores a library while learning library etiquette. The young students also purchased library cards if they did not already own one.

Each child brought home a bag that included a book list, pencil and a coupon for a free book. Hahn said she hopes the coupon and library card will encourage children and their families to come in to the library.

For more information on the library tours, contact the library at (573) 642-7261.