Mary Amato writes: “As a ukulele teacher, I have witnessed the power of this little instrument to change lives, and I’m thrilled to see more ukuleles popping up in libraries. Because the uke is easy to grab, super-sturdy, and simple to play, librarians who enjoy incorporating singing into storytime programs have been learning how to play it. But it’s not just a storytime instrument. Libraries across the country are creating popular ukulele-lending programs.

Read more about how libraries are using this instrument on the ALSC blog HERE.