Patricia Spereman and the beginning of canadian Public Library work with children

Abstract

Patricia Spereman of the Sarnia Public Library in Sarnia, Ontario, was likely the first children's librarian in Canada. During her tenure (1904-1908), Sarnia Public Library demonstrated five elements characteristic of basic public library services for children: (1) a separate juvenile book collection; (2) a separate facility; (3) specialized staff; (4) reader services such as story hours; and (5) cooperation with other community agencies.

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