You are welcome to attend if your child needs you, but plan on leaving as soon as your child is secure with the separation. Plan on remaining in the children's area of the library during storytime. If your child needs you, we need to be able to find you. If your child is clearly unhappy or disruptive to those in the room, we will consider removing the child from the group. However, do not hesitate to return another time with your child.
Grouop behavior is a social learning skill that needs practice.
Reading aloud provides a crucial step in the child's language development. This is closely linked to the child's reading ability. Reading and books become more important to a child when the parent is part of the experience. It is an opportunity to encourage curiosity, stimulating children's desire to know more as well as reassuring them in their own rapidly changing world. When you read to your child at home, look over book lists or ask for suggestions if you need help in choosing books to read aloud.