Share the books we’ve shared in Lapsit again at home!

Many of the books we've shared together throughout February are available for you to check out today! Stop on by the the Youth Services desk and we'd be happy to help you locate these books-and more!

Meeow and the little chairs by Sebastian Braun

Meeow and the big box by Sebastian Braun

Ten Tiny Babies by Karen Katz

Counting Kisses by Karen Katz

Brownie & Pearl Get Dolled Up by Cynthia Rylant

Brownie & Pearl See the Sights by Cynthia Rylant

Molly at the Dentist by Angie Sage

Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are You Waking Up? by Bill Martin, Jr.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.

What books are appropriate for this age?

Babies and Toddlers like:

-Thick, sturdy cover and pages (Check out Matteson Library’s Board Book Section!)

-Small size, for little hands

-Bright colorful pictures

-Simple geometric shapes

-Clear pictures

-Pictures of human faces

-Few words

-Nursery Rhymes

For toddlers specifically the story can be more involved and pictures can have more detail. Try to pick out books that they can relate to (animals, getting dressed) and that are predictable. Stories that have rhyme and rhythm or repeated phrases and happenings are a good choice.

Also, babies respond best to books that have a sharp contrast between the picture and the background, not too fuzzy. Not all board books are appropriate for babies but board books with easy to see pictures are an excellent choice!

As always, do not hesitate to ask us to help you find some great books! Come stop by the Youth Services desk at Matteson Public Library today! 

Information Courtesy of: Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® is a program of the Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children, divisions of the American Library Association. Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® is a registered trademark and is used with permission.

Laundry Basket Shopping!

Here’s another GREAT idea to have some fun with your little one! You’re recycling AND keeping your little one busy even though they have been cooped up all winter! Win-win!

Laundry Basket Shopping
Save some boxes and containers from your pantry after they are empty. Take the empty boxes of crackers, cereal, raisins, etc., and put them all over the room. Put them on the couches, tables and on the lower shelves of bookcases. Then let your toddler push an empty laundry basket around the room and do some shopping! For the younger toddlers, the laundry basket will help him/her balance. For an older toddler, talk about the different kinds of food and the pictures on the boxes. Then as he/she wants to check out, count the number of boxes together!

Idea Courtesy of: www.toddlertoddler.com

Sign up for the Mother Goose & Friends Program at the Oakwood Community Center!

It’s not too late to sign up for the second session of Mother Goose & Friends at the Oakwood Community Center! Register by February 24^th for the session that begins March 2!

Mother Goose & Friends

Come experience the world of storytelling, simple crafts, finger plays, and songs with Mother Goose & Friends. All activities will be tied into a weekly theme for the little ones and parent. A fee of $21.50/$26.50 (non-resident) includes instruction and supplies.

AGE: 2-4 year olds / with parent

TIME: 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

DAY: Wednesday

Sess. II: March 2 to 30

REG. DEADLINE: February 24

WEEKS: 5 week session

FEE: $21.50 / NR $26.50 per session

Phone: (708) 748-1080