Is it too much to expect a 16 months old to sit down and browse through books quietly in the library? First time Mommy here:) whenever I bring my LO to library , he will flip through a few pages then walk from shelf to shelf , explore the tables and chairs etc. Hardly can sit through reading a book to him :(

It's ok. My girl is also the same age and she doesn't sit still too. Always climbing all over me when I read to her every night. But that's ok as I want to cultivate a habit of reading so every night is the same thing. Over time, she even developed preference for one book so that is now her favourite book. Like what mummy Jorelle said, point out things on the cover or ask your LO to point out things (e.g Where's the bird?) Try to find simple books with flaps that will grab your LO's attention. I borrowed such a book and my girl loved it. There are a few titles in this series.