About 1-2-3 Play with Me
Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one. A different community resource professional will be available each week to answer your parenting questions during playtime. Playtime will be followed by a short storytime just for you and your baby.
Importance of Play
Playing is important for health brain development. Playing allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and strength (physical, cognitive, and emotional). It is through play, children at a very early age engage and interact with the world around them. 1-2-3 Play with Me will help you engage in play with your child through multiple different avenues.
Please visit with your children's librarian for more information on the importance of play in child development.
Playing at Home
Reading List
- All the Colors / De Colores by Susie Jaramillo
- Baby Sees First Colors by Akio Kashiwara
- Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
- Painting with Picasso by Julie Merberg
- In the Garden with Van Gogh by Julie Merberg
- Sunday with Seurat by Julie Merberg
- A Picnic with Monet by Julie Merberg
- Sharing with Renoir by Julie Merberg
- Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh
- Press Here by Herve Tullet
- Mix It Up! by Herve Tullet
For Caregivers
- Art Workshop for Children: How to Foster Original Thinking with More Than 25 Process Art Experiences by Barbara Rucci
- Recipes for Play: Creative Activities for Small Hands and Big Imaginations by Rachel Sumner
- Art Lab for Little Kids: 52 Playful Projects for Preschoolers! by Susan Schwake
- Wonder Art Workshop: Creative Child-Led Experiences for Nurturing Imagination, Curiosity, and a Love of Learning by Sally Haughey
- Play, Make, Create, a Process-Art Handbook: with 43 Art Invitations for Kids by Meri Cherry
Reading List
- Amazing Animals by Kasia Dudziuk
- Animals Around the World by Stefan Lohr
- Clothesline Clues to the First Day of School by Kathryn Heling
- Express Delivery from Dinosaur World by Yanan Dong
- Where's Walrus? by Stephen Savage
- Where's Walrus? and Penguin? by Stephen Savage
- The Lost Picnic by B.B. Cronin
- Where's the Baby? by Britta Teckentrup
wHERE TO FIND A 1-2-3 PLAY WITH ME TAKE HOME KIT
123! Play with Me! is a four-week series for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents, and caregivers. Fun and play-based, this program provides an environment rich with toys, books, and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, make new friends, and talk one-on-one with early childhood and family support specialists.
Playtime will be followed by a short storytime just for you and your baby.
This is a recurring event. This event is held at multiple libraries.
Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.
Disclaimer(s)
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Looking for fun and engaging ways to play with your little one at home? Our skilled Children’s Librarians have developed a special take home kit just for you! Our 123! Play with Me at Home!
Disclaimer(s)
Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag.
It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.
By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.
For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
Join us every Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime! Snuggle in with your little one and enjoy a relaxed, joyful time filled with stories, songs, lap bounces, gentle movement, and more.
Disclaimer(s)
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program.
Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.
Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.