February 2018

Early literacy is everything a child knows about reading and writing before he or she can read or write.

Activity for the Month - Picture Walk

Just like adults use context clues to read unfamiliar text, children use illustrations. Going through a picture walk before reading a book will help your child understand what is going on in the story.

There are several things your child should know before entering Kindergarten. While every school district is different, the Morton School District has a checklist of what to consider before sending your child to kindergarten. Here are a few to work on this month:

New Picture Books @ the Library

Librarian Picks from Linda Yoder

Find them in our catalog:

Firefighter Duckies! by Frank W. Dormer
Rappy goes to Mars by Dan Gutman
How Zebras Got Their Stripes by Lesley Sims
Henry Explores the Jungle by Mark Taylor
Henry the Castaway by Mark Taylor
Henry Explores the Mountains by Mark Taylor

1000 Books before Kindergarten:
Sign up at the Children’s Desk at the Morton Public Library. 

Toddler Time:
Join us every Friday at 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. For preschoolers. No registration needed.
*Special Toddler Time

February 16 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Join us for our special guest, Director Alissa Williams, to learn about our upcoming refresh project and upcoming changes to the children's department.
Sign and Sing Storytime:
February 5 & 19 at 10:15 a.m. For infant to preschooler. No registration needed.

Tinker Tots (Drop-in art program):
February 1 & 22 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. For 2-4 years olds and their parents. No registration needed.

Baby Bounce:
February 13 & 27 at 9:45 a.m. For babies 0-18 months old. No registration needed.
Science Fun for ages 3-5 (8 week program) 10:30 a.m.
Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 & Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28. Registration required - class is currently full.
Princess Party for ages 3-5
February 12 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. REGISTER NOW
Family Valentine Fun Walk
February 10, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop in and join us for crafts, games, and a story walk to celebrate Valentine's Day. No registration needed.
Pirate Party for ages 3-5
February 26 from 10:30 -11:15 a.m. REGISTER NOW
Kindness Rocks for ages 3 and up
February 26, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Help spread kindness by decorating rocks then leaving them somewhere to make someone else’s day. Rock will be provided. REGISTER NOW

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