KinderGo is an annual program designed to enhance educational attainment through city-wide literacy and library card awareness for Ontario’s kindergarten students. This program gives kindergarten students and families a personal invite to the library to ensure they are introduced to the services offered at the start of their child’s educational experience.
City staff visit kindergarten students in Ontario schools in the Ontario-Montclair School District, Mountain View School District, Chino Valley Unified School District, and Cucamonga School District. During the classroom visits, city staff share a fun read-aloud story and provide students with a KinderGo bag, wallet, and information on how to obtain a library card.
Every June and July visit your local Ontario City Library location for summer fun. Foster your love for reading at any age! Join the summer reading program, earn weekly prizes, and attend an event with fellow community members.
We look forward to seeing you next summer! In the meantime, enjoy various online reading and learning programs year-round. Register at OntarioCA.Beanstack.org or please call (909) 395-2004 for more information.
READ…SHARE…DISCUSS
Inspired by the American Library Association’s “One Book, One Community” initiative, our One Book, One Ontario program (formally known as Ontario Reads) aims to unite the community through a shared reading experience. Each year, we select a book for everyone to read, fostering discussions and connections among participants. The programs are surrounded by book themes including engaging activities, guest speakers, and, occasionally, author meet-and-greets.
This year, we are excited to announce that The Measure by Nikki Erlick has been chosen for One Book, One Ontario. This novel delves into the profound impact on individuals and their relationships when faced with the knowledge of their life’s length or the choice to remain unaware. Join the Ontario City Library beginning on September 1st and continuing through September 30th as readers are encouraged to share their thoughts and impressions of The Measure by participating in themed programs and events held at both library branches.
*A limited number of free copies of the book will be available at our library branches while supplies last.*
Earn your High School Diploma for Free!
Get a second chance to finish what you started! You can earn an accredited high school diploma for free online in just 18 months or less through the Ontario City Library Career Online High School program. Career Online High School allows you to do all your studying online to fit your busy life.
In addition to earning your high school diploma, you’ll receive a career certificate through 4 elective career classes that you complete along with your regular coursework. Personalized online career coaching is included! You can even transfer credits from eligible high school or GED courses that you have successfully completed.
This is a self-paced high school diploma program and is free to those who meet the program requirement.
Eligibility:
• Be an adult 19 years or older
• Be a resident of the State of California
• Be willing to get an Ontario City Library card
How to Apply:
1. Take a short online survey, Are you Ready? (Link to: https://ca.careeronlinehs.org/) Select Ontario City Library.
2. Enroll in a prerequisite course. Select a Career Path (Link to: ontarioca.mycareerhs.com) and complete it within two weeks of your enrollment date.
3. Orientation will start once step 1 and 2 are completed. A representative of Career Online High School will contact you.
For more information, please call (909) 395-2205 or email Reference@OntarioCA.gov.
Library High School is offered free of charge to students thanks to funding from Ontario City Library and the California State Library. The program is operated by Smart Horizons Career Online High School, an accredited, private national online school district. Graduates of the program will receive a quality education from a nationally recognized entity. We are so glad you are here and look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals.