{"id":2761,"date":"2026-03-14T11:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T15:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monroevillelibrary-11e63ef.netsolhost.com\/?page_id=2761"},"modified":"2026-03-14T12:15:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T16:15:55","slug":"school-aged-kids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/monroevillelibrary.org\/?page_id=2761","title":{"rendered":"School-Aged Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2761\" class=\"elementor elementor-2761\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00d4de8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00d4de8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbf69b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dbf69b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During the school-age years, regular reading strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, focus, and critical thinking skills that are essential for success in school across all subjects. Monroeville Public Library is eager to play a supportive role by providing access to a wide range of books, homework support resources, and enriching programs that complement classroom learning and encourage curiosity about their world. The knowledgeable staff serve as expert guides, helping children find materials that match their interests and reading levels while supporting research skills and independent learning, all of which build confidence and contribute to long-term academic success far beyond elementary and middle schools.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-756284d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"756284d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3215e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3215e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Art and STEM Programs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f27dd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a4f27dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0408224 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0408224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We try to offer fresh, new programs each season for our school-aged kids. 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