The Milton Public Library (MPL) and the Milton District Hospital (MDH) are teaming up for a new program!
Dubbed as the ‘Baby Bees First Reads Program’, new parents at the local hospital will receive a voucher, courtesy of the MPL, inside their discharge kit. This voucher will provide the new parents with access to a number of useful items and resources, including:
- Baby’s first Library Card
- A reusable, Baby Bee’s First Reads tote bag
- “Where is Baby’s Belly Button?” book
- Urdu, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi and French books available upon request
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten tracker and growth chart
- Early literacy resources from MPL and MCRC to support growing families
- MPL Children’s book mark · Bookmark to guide parents to Halton Healthcare’s online Patient and Family Health Information Centre
- Town of Milton walking tracks voucher offering a free trial
The MPL says the goal is to foster a love for literacy that will last a lifetime.
“At Milton Public Library we recognize the immense potential within our littlest library patrons,” says Sarah Douglas-Murray, CEO and Chief Librarian of MPL. “The early years are a critical period where the seeds of literacy are sown, and the foundation for a lifelong love of reading is laid. The Baby Bee’s First Reads program, in collaboration with two outstanding community partners, will provide Milton families with a resource kit tailored for newborns, with the aim of fostering a love for literacy that will endure throughout their lives.”
A launch was held on Thursday, January 4th at the MPL’s Main Library branch. In attendance was Milton Mayor Gord Krantz, who spoke on the importance of local education across all levels.
Baby Bees First Reads Program officially began on Thursday, January 4th.
The Milton Public Library has three local branches:
- Main branch – 1010 Main Street East
- Beaty branch – 945 Fourth Line
- Sherwood branch – 6355 Main Street West
Learn more about the MPL here.
For families expecting a baby this year, you can find details on Halton Healthcare’s Maternity services here.
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