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Whether you are a new parent, caring for school-age children or have teenagers in your life, we have brought together information we hope will answer your questions about the Library and give you information you can count on about literacy, reading and picking great print books and eBooks.

We have highlighted information about the Library we think will be of interest to you. For complete information about any of our services, please explore the other sections of our website. We update these pages as we come across new research or other sites we think you will find really useful, so keep checking in.

Thank you for visiting! We look forward to serving you and your family.

Providing information and programs to support early literacy is a priority of Winnipeg Public Library. Whether we are connecting you with current research about early literacy or designing and offering free Early Literacy Programs to support early literacy skills, we work to provide you and the children you care for services that are relevant, effective and fun.

We have so much great information to share about this topic that we have a dedicated Early Literacy Info Guide.

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.