Early Literacy: Home

Celebrate libraries and reading with a fun booklist created by Winnipeg Public Library. There are early literacy tips and lots of great books for children and families to enjoy. Click the image below to download. 

A selection of wonderful books for you and your baby to share together. 

TD Summer Reading Club has begun for 2024, taking place from June 10 - August 30. Visit any Winnipeg Public Library to receive a free bilingual reading kit for children 0-12.The kit includes an activity notebook, stickers, and a calendar to track reading and win prizes! There are also wonderful library programs for children, families and teens. Registration has begun for July programs, visit the Program & Events Calendar to register or contact your library branch in person or by phone. Registration for August programs begins July 8.

The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests and abilities. The Club celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators and stories, and inspires kids to explore the fun of reading their way.

Winnipeg Public Library Early Literacy Programs are designed by Library staff to support the development of early literacy skills.

Early Literacy Programs are offered in 8-week sessions in the Fall, Winter and Spring. Registration is required for all early literacy programs. Library branches may rotate the programs they offer.

Early literacy is a priority during the summer as well. Keep an eye on the Program & Events Calendar for non-sessional programs supporting early literacy, such as Baby Rhyme Time for babies newborn to 18 months and a caregiver, or Toddler Time for children ages 19-36 months and a caregiver. 

From late June to the end of August, Winnipeg Public Library participates in the TD Summer Reading Club, encouraging families with kids from babies up to 12 years old to enjoy books and reading all summer long with fun activity booklets and programs.