Early Literacy Programs from Birth to 5 years

Early literacy programs at MPL are provided to assist parents, in helping their children develop the skills they will need to become successful readers, while fostering a lifelong love of reading and learning.

The library holds registered, 8 week storytime sessions for various age groups, three times year. (fall, winter & spring). Please register for one class per child in each session.

Registration opens online and in person, beginning September 19, at 10:00 am.

Programs begin the week of November 27. Each child requires their own library card for program registration. For answers to commonly asked questions please visit the Children’s Programs FAQs page.

Registered Programs

Milton Public Library is committed to supporting parents and caregivers in building a foundation for their child's development as a reader and a lifelong learner. Early literacy storytimes are registered eight week sessions, offered in the Fall (begining in October), Winter and Spring.

0 to 11 months of age

This 20-30 minute program, is a highly interactive, shared child and caregiver experience. Enjoy stories, bounces, rhymes, songs, and activities, as we help you build early literacy skills with your child through talking, singing and playing together.

12 to 23 months of age

This program is planned with the active one year old in mind. We will help you build early literacy skills with your child, by reading, singing, talking, and playing together.

24 to 35 months of age

This interactive weekly program features stories, songs, rhymes and early literacy activities for parents and caregivers to enjoy with their child.

3 to 5 years of age

This weekly storytime full of stories, songs, fun and laughter, will help build confidence, encourage early literacy and develop social skills.

Drop In Programs

Drop in programs change from season to season and do not require advance registration. Tickets for drop in programs are available 15 minutes before the start of the program, Space is limited.

Beaty 10:30 am, Friday
October 13, to December 1.

Children ages 0 to 3, and their parent or caregiver

Start your day with songs, bounces, and wiggles! Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this engaging storytime

Main, 10:00 am, Monday
October 16, to November 27. Please note: There is no program on November 6. The library is closed in the morning

Beaty 10:30 am, Tuesday
October 10, to November 28.

Sherwood, 10:30 am, Wednesday
October 11, to November 29.

Children ages 2 to 5, and their parent or caregiver are invited to join us for 45 minutes each week to celebrate a new letter with stories, songs, activities and a craft.

Sherwood 10:00 am Monday
October 16, to November 27

Children ages 1 to 5, and their parent or caregiver are invited to join us for this active program. Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to great stories!

  • Main 10:15 am
  • Beaty 10:45 am
  • Sherwood 11:00 am

Families of children ages 0 to 6, are invited to this storytime where we’ll share some of our favourite stories, songs and rhymes.

Here are some general FAQ's for Early Literacy Programs

Yes, each child needs their own individual card to register.

We limit families to one registered program per child per session to help ensure that as many families as possible can participate in our early literacy storytimes.

Milton Public Library reserves the right to remove children registered in the same program more than once. This may result in your child being removed from your preferred class.

Yes, unless otherwise stated in the program description.