Homewood Public Library unveils new Krayon Kiosk station

Homewood Public Library has a new resource for its young patrons.

The library unveiled its Krayon Kiosk, a station of four iPads with youth-appropriate apps, in the children’s department on Thursday, Jan. 21.

Laura Tucker, head of children’s services at the library, said the apps will help promote early literacy and reading readiness in young children.

“We’re really excited by this opportunity,” Tucker said.

The kiosk was funded through a grant from the Rotary Foundation and donations from the Homewood Rotary and Rep. David Faulkner, R-Mountain Brook.

“This station will promote literacy, learning and education for the youngest of patrons, and it’s equipped with age-appropriate applications that will fully engage the toddlers, the preschoolers and elementary age students who come to the library,” said library director Deborah Fout.

The station cost around $3,800, including the cost of the iPads.

After unveiling the kiosk and holding a ribbon cutting ceremony, three children were able to play games on the iPads.

Homewood Rotary Club, Homewood Chamber of Commerce and library board members were in attendance at the unveiling.