Early Years
Every Child Ready To Read
Early Years
Children develop the skills they need to read years before they start school. As a parent or caregiver, you are your child's first and best teacher. Oakville Public Library can help you get started!
- Learn about the six early literacy skills your child needs to know before learning to read.
- Share books with your child again and again.
- Play, sing and tell stories with your child.
- Sign up for our library programs – they are all designed to help develop early literacy skills.
- Borrow free books and more from the library.
The 6 Skills
You'll know your child is ready to read when you hear him say:
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Did You Know
You can find community programs (sports, drama, music, etc) for your kids in the Halton Community Services Database?

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