Harford County Public Library has taken Little Leapers to a new level by including digital literacy!

With a commitment to bridging the digital divide, Harford County Public Library introduces Little Leapers 3.5 which will support the development of digital literacy skills for our youngest customers. Children, ages 3 to 5, can explore fun and educational apps using iPad minis and engage in swipe technology that will nurture young minds and develop digital literacy skills. Parents and caregivers will also be in on the fun while they sit with their child exploring the iPad mini apps and building the connections for creativity and developing digital literacy skills.

The Little Leapers 3.5 iPad minis are available for use in the Library at the Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air, Edgewood, Norrisville, and Whiteford branches, plus the Rolling Reader and Silver Reader.

As digital resources continue to grow, it is essential that all our children have access to new technology through mobile devices!

Follow the HCPL Media Mentors Instagram page for tips about using media and technology with your children, as well as some great app recommendations!

For more information on digital media use for your child:

• American Academy of Pediatrics - Family Media Plan
• Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC): Media Mentorship Tip Sheet
• Healthy Children: Healthy Digital Media Use Habits for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
• Kidmap: DIG Checklist for Inclusive, High-Quality Children’s Media
• The Fred Rogers Center Statement on Digital Media

See WBALTV (link WBALTV) news segment on the Little Leapers 3.5 launch!