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SPL's child hall engages young minds with immersive technologies

November 23, 2023 / 11:33 AM
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Sharjah24: With a vast collection of over 74,000 books spanning 14 languages, the Child Hall in Sharjah Public Library (SPL) presents young visitors thousands of opportunities to undertake unparalleled journeys across cultures, time and space. These learning opportunities are able to seamlessly merge education and fun as they are powered by cutting-edge technologies, like virtual reality (VR).
Moreover, an Immersive Room at the library is fuelling imaginative growth, sharpening children's abilities in reading and creating their own narrative skills. The space offers audiobooks and eBooks and boasts a unique feature that allows readers to search for titles via images.

Empowering young explorers
Reflecting on the multifaceted offerings of the Child Hall and its services, Eman Bushulaibi, Director of SPL, commented, “Given that children are an integral part of our endeavours to cultivate a learning-centric society, our commitment is to provide an enriching environment that seamlessly blends education and entertainment. By facilitating access to a diverse array of books across multiple languages, we enable them to hone their essential life skills and expand their knowledge beyond conventional curricula, thereby fostering academic excellence. This dissemination of knowledge is seamlessly interwoven with edutainment activities that fuel the imagination, enhance communication prowess and enable early identification of individual interests, aligning perfectly with SPL's mission to nurture a generation capable of shaping a brighter and more prosperous future.”

Virtual reality
Leveraging VR and other immersive technologies, the Child Hall enables young patrons to have realistic encounters with literature, learning and creativity. They can enjoy global travels, explore different sites around the world, and events and even learn how to face risky situations without putting themselves in harm's way. Additionally, these technologies enable the analysis of intricate scientific experiments that are presented in 3D, fostering the development of critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and better learning outcomes.

Immersive room nurturing young storytellers 
Adorned with display screens, the Immersive Room transports children to the heart of illustrated stories that play out on the walls. This captivating visual experience is enhanced by the narrative prowess of master storytellers who engage the young audiences’ senses, enabling them to connect with a story's characters more deeply and actively participate in the craft of storytelling themselves. 

Instilling a passion for knowledge in young minds
To further kindle the flame of intellectual curiosity, the Child Hall at SPL equips young visitors with smart devices containing stories and games that skillfully blend education and entertainment. Additionally, SPL provides a curated selection of eBooks and audiobooks, contributing to enhancing children's reading skills within the library premises and the comfort of their homes. Furthermore, the library offers the innovative capability to search for information and titles using images, creating a dynamic and engaging avenue for knowledge acquisition.
 
November 23, 2023 / 11:33 AM

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