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Bookmobile Service at the Stoney Creek Arena and Gage Park is unavailable on Saturday, June 3, due to the Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactment at Battlefield Museum. The Bookmobile will visit Bayfront Park from 10 am-12 pm as a special pop-up instead. 

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Bookmobile
Publish Date: 
Friday, May 26, 2023 - 9:00am
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Dundas Elevator Out of Order

The Dundas Branch elevator is unavailable. The anticipated length of the disruption is unknown. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Affected Branch: 
Dundas Branch
Nearest Branches: 
Ancaster Branch
Westdale Branch
Publish Date: 
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 10:15am

Sherwood Branch - Delayed Opening

On Monday, May 29, the Sherwood Branch will open at 10am to conduct an Emergency Drill and Training exercise. Thank you for your understanding. 

Affected Branch: 
Sherwood Branch
Publish Date: 
Monday, May 15, 2023 - 11:00am
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100 books for Early Readers

100 Books to Read Before Starting Kindergarten 2019. A picture of the HPL fox, Scout holding a book.You are your child's first teacher. You are their best teacher. Your child's learning starts at birth.

To help support early literacy at home, we've created this list of some of our favourite books to enjoy with your child during their first five years.

Rediscover classics, explore something new, and read what you love.

Check out our catalogue and request these titles. We have grouped them by subject for you!

  • Animals
  • Bed Time
  • Be Yourself
  • Colours
  • Family
  • Sharing
  • Feelings
  • Food
  • Friendship
  • Imagination
  • Reading

HPL also offers some of the titles in French:

  • 20 livres à lire avant l'entrée à l'école

You can download and print the 100 Books to Read Before Starting Kindergarten brochure or pick up a copy at your local branch.

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