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The Stoughton Library met success last fall with a program called Storybird, which is available online, that the library decided to bring it back this spring.

Essentially the program allows youth to create narratives and stories based on previously created illustrations available on the program. Though writers from around the world may choose the same picture a vastly different story may develop out of each youth's imagination.

Meagan Breault, a high school student in Stoughton, was asked to help youth with the program after school on Tuesdays in March and the first Tuesday of April.

"We've done various assignments," Breault explained. "Since our last one was in the fall we did a Hallowe'en story and we did a Christmas story too. We also had a show and tell on our last day of their stories."

"I guess they [the library] liked it so much they asked me to do it again for March and April."

Stoughton librarian, Laura Sabados, explained that the program fosters creativity and a love of words in youth, which is important for future generations as encouraging reading and writing is essential at a young age to foster a love of reading as children grow.

"Some of the children's imaginations are pretty awesome," Sabados stated as she spoke about the creations she has seen thus far from the youth.

Though limited by computers the library encourages youth to collaborate on their stories and work together to produce a finished product unique to their thoughts and efforts.

The hour long sessions held by Breault at the library encourages creativity amongst youth, while it also allows the development of language skills.

It provides an avenue for youth to express themselves and can be beneficial in helping young people discover a voice through writing their opinions.

Overall the Stoughton Library always looks for ways to encourage learning, reading, and writing. This particular initiative accomplishes these tasks and allows for youth to become engaged in the world of words, while developing their own skills in regards to writing.