Once upon a time, people read books. They did not just watch stories being told, the imagined them and became a part of them.  Nowadays, children and adults alike just prefer to switch on their devices or Television screens and make it a life. 

A single book provides more overall information, and overall benefit than an entire series/movies will give you- 

Here are a few of the numerous reasons for the importance of readings –

• Knowledge, knowledge, knowledge!

• Reading strengthens your brain.

• Builds vocabulary and language skills.

• Inculcates empathy.

• Reduces stress.

• Memory improvement.

Books are treasures of knowledge and luckily, school libraries keep these treasures open to be devoured. 

Library facilities in school –

Libraries are much more than information storage spaces; they are informational tour guides. A school library is flooded with books of all sorts and genres, right from encyclopedias to fairy tales to self-help guides to classics. Libraries offer students a quiet place to immerse themselves in knowledge, encourage them to read and some school libraries even have internet access for the learners to explore. Moreover, a school librarian acts as an information portal, to who the students and teachers alike can go for guidance on where to find answers.

Why are library facilities in school important? 

1. They are abundant in information

Compulsory library periods or just having an open library in schools is like having a portal to an abundance of knowledge. Libraries have information on almost any topic you can think of, they have answers to a lot if questions. 

2. Strengthen vocabulary and communication skills

It is no secret that the one who reads more words knows more words. Libraries are just a storehouse of gazillion words and inculcating the habit of reading at least a little a day from the library can go a very long way.

3. Provides a space to nurture knowledge 

Libraries are not just storehouses of knowledge. They are a place where information is shared, exchanged, delved in, and nurtured. The quiet library spaces often are safe spaces for many learners where they can study, spend time, and quietly immerse themselves in stories or information.

4. Helps close the education gap

Not all learners can afford the luxury of buying numerous books. Some bibliophiles are often halted by the fact that they do not have enough resources to by the books they want. Libraries, which are free for use, issue books for free which learners can take the benefit of. 

5. Positive impact on academic achievements

Students can make use of libraries that are free, to delve deep into any topic they want to. By reading books on topics involved in the curriculum, they get an edge over other students by understanding the subject better and gaining more perspectives by visiting the library.