All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
All locations are open today from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Central Library is open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All other locations are closed today.
It's never too early to plant the seeds of early literacy with your little one!
Grow a Reader is our initiative promoting early literacy through 5 key strategies:
Talk * Sing * Write * Play * Read
Strong early literacy promotes lifelong learning and wellbeing of both individuals and communities.
Check out our Grow a Reader booklist to find your next fantastic read! The list is updated throughout the year.
Also check out our staff favourites for this year.
Early Learning & Literacy Alliance (ella)
Kitchener Public Library is one of over 20 member agencies working together to ignite a passion for learning and to fuel an early literacy movement in order to help our community and its children grow strong and successful.
EarlyON Child and Family Centres offer free, high-quality programs for families and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play together with your child, meet other families and receive support and resources from early childhood professionals.
Early Learning and Child Care Navigators - EarlyON Child and Family Centre
The YMCA of Three Rivers has a team of Early Learning and Child Care Navigators (ELCC Navigators) ready to help young families access early learning and child care services. As one of the first points of contact for families with young children, ELCC Navigators:
· Share information about licensed child care in Waterloo Region
· Help families apply for child care on the centralized registry (OneList Waterloo Region)
· Help families access and apply for child care subsidies
· Provide information and support access to other services and resources such as special needs resourcing, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and Public Health.