If parents wait until a child starts going to school to think about literacy, they will have missed a great opportunity to further their child’s reading skills. From birth on, children are gathering up the skills and vocabulary they will need to read and become literate. When you read to a baby or a toddler you are helping them learn about letters and sounds. You are also giving them an all-important introduction to print and the written word.

The Macomb County Library has Baby Lapsit Story Time on Tuesdays at 10 am. The program has been custom designed for the youngest infants to those who are 18 months old. The ½ hour program is divided into two parts. During the first half children and their caregivers can enjoy singing and dancing to music. The second half is reserved for play and interaction with the group. Young children get the opportunity to spend time with a caregiver in another setting and to socialize with their peers.

Toddler Time StoryTime is a similar program for toddlers ages 2 ½ -3 1/2. The program takes place on Wednesdays at 10 am and includes stories as well as music.

Call 586-286-6660 to reserve a space.