Aug 17, 2020: Have you welcomed a new young person into your family?

Welcoming a new baby, foster child, or adoptee into your family is a special time. Don’t forget to head to your local LMLS library to make sure your new addition is all set with a library card and some fun stories. Children under 18 may get a Lower Merion Library System card with a parent or guardian’s permission. Parents should bring proof of Lower Merion residence (such as a driver’s license) in accordance with our policy. Pennsylvania residents who live outside Lower Merion Township or outside our county should get a card from their local library first, in order to be added to the Montgomery County Library Network Consortium (MCLINC). Once you or your little one (or not-so-little one) has a card, head to the temporary Junior on our first floor to find some good selections. Ask a staff member to help you find something if it’s not there. Or you can visit our online catalog to request an item. To do this, find the book title, then click the PLACE REQUEST button. You will be notified when it is ready. Then either pick it up at your library or call to schedule Curbside Pickup! A few ideas:

For infants and toddlers: High-contrast books in black and white are good for babies’ developing eyesight. Try the classic Tana Hoban book Black on White or one of her other titles. What baby doesn’t love to look at pictures of other babies? Everywhere Babies is written by Susan Meyers and illustrated by Marla Frazee. This thick board book is resistant to wear and tear, making it a good choice for children in their first year of life. The illustrations show babies from every part of the world and every ethnic background.

For elementary-aged children: There is a reason that Harold and the Purple Crayon is an enduring favorite. It’s whimsical, elegantly simple, and speaks to every child’s fantasy of taking themselves on an independent adventure. Of course, Harold eventually brings himself safely home. Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson. Families by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelley is a delightfully colorful photo book. Gentle, inclusive text accompanies a wide variety of photo illustrations showing every type of family.

For teens: If your teen loves Robin Hood, they’ll be thrilled to find The Outlaws of Sherwood, Robin McKinley’s newly classic retelling. In this story, Maid Marian gets a far more central role, and the outlaws are just as adventurous – and perhaps more human and well-rounded than the myths of yore. Perhaps your teen prefers comics or graphic novels? March is the vivid and compelling autobiography of the teenage John Lewis – yes, the man who survived a youthful beating at the hands of law enforcement to become a civil rights icon and US Congressperson. Don’t miss out: this is a three-volume series.

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Aug 17, 2020: Have you welcomed a new young person into your family?

Welcoming a new baby, foster child, or adoptee into your family is a special time. Don’t forget to head to your local LMLS library to make sure your new addition is all set with a library card and some fun stories. Children under 18 may get a Lower Merion Library System card with a parent or guardian’s permission. Parents should bring proof of Lower Merion residence (such as a driver’s license) in accordance with our policy. Pennsylvania residents who live outside Lower Merion Township or outside our county should get a card from their local library first, in order to be added to the Montgomery County Library Network Consortium (MCLINC). Once you or your little one (or not-so-little one) has a card, head to the temporary Junior on our first floor to find some good selections. Ask a staff member to help you find something if it’s not there. Or you can visit our online catalog to request an item. To do this, find the book title, then click the PLACE REQUEST button. You will be notified when it is ready. Then either pick it up at your library or call to schedule Curbside Pickup! A few ideas:

For infants and toddlers: High-contrast books in black and white are good for babies’ developing eyesight. Try the classic Tana Hoban book Black on White or one of her other titles. What baby doesn’t love to look at pictures of other babies? Everywhere Babies is written by Susan Meyers and illustrated by Marla Frazee. This thick board book is resistant to wear and tear, making it a good choice for children in their first year of life. The illustrations show babies from every part of the world and every ethnic background.

For elementary-aged children: There is a reason that Harold and the Purple Crayon is an enduring favorite. It’s whimsical, elegantly simple, and speaks to every child’s fantasy of taking themselves on an independent adventure. Of course, Harold eventually brings himself safely home. Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson. Families by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelley is a delightfully colorful photo book. Gentle, inclusive text accompanies a wide variety of photo illustrations showing every type of family.

For teens: If your teen loves Robin Hood, they’ll be thrilled to find The Outlaws of Sherwood, Robin McKinley’s newly classic retelling. In this story, Maid Marian gets a far more central role, and the outlaws are just as adventurous – and perhaps more human and well-rounded than the myths of yore. Perhaps your teen prefers comics or graphic novels? March is the vivid and compelling autobiography of the teenage John Lewis – yes, the man who survived a youthful beating at the hands of law enforcement to become a civil rights icon and US Congressperson. Don’t miss out: this is a three-volume series.

Welcome to the Family