Bookmobile Service Modification

Due to the continuing Mohawk College Support Staff strike, the Monday, September 29 (Noon-1 pm) visit has been cancelled. Holds can be picked up at the Terryberry Branch as an alternative option. Thank you for your understanding.

 

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile
Nearest Branches: 
Bookmobile Stop: 
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 3:00pm
Interlibrary Loan Service on Pause

Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) service will be temporarily paused starting Friday, September 26, due to continued negotiations between CUPW and Canada Post. We apologize for the inconvenience.

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 1:00pm
Replacement and Damage Fees

Bring back your borrowed library items (due Oct 1 or later) within 28 days to avoid a replacement or lost fee. We'll remove the fee when you bring back your overdue items. 

All Branches and Bookmobile Stops
Published:
Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm
Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 14)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 14. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.

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Published:
Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

Ready for Reading

Mother reading with young daughterDid you know that it is never too early to prepare your child for success as a reader?  As a parent or caregiver of a newborn, toddler or preschooler, you are your child's first teacher.

Reading together is the most important gift that you can give your young child. Every Child Ready to Read identifies five pre-reading skills that children should have in order to learn to read.

Talking 

Talking with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words and information.
 

Singing

Songs are a natural way for children to learn about language.
 

Reading

Reading together is the single most important way to help children get ready to read.
 

Writing

Writing and reading go together. Scribbling and writing help children learn that written words stand for spoken language.
 

Playing

Playing helps children put together thoughts into words and think symbolically so they understand that spoken and written words can stand for real objects and experiences.