1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that promotes early literacy skill development and parent-child bonding through reading in children ages birth to five. The program is simple:  read 1,000 books with your child before they reach kindergarten and keep track of their progress. Research on reading with young children indicates that reading to children helps build language skills, improves social emotional learning, encourages brain development, and increases their chances for academic success upon entering kindergarten.

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Download the free Beanstack app for iOS or Android devices or visit hillsborotx.beanstack.org to register.

Beanstack is a web based application that enables patrons to log their books and minutes read during the Summer Reading Program or in one of our other reading events.

Download the free Beanstack app for iOS or Android devices or visit hillsborotx.beanstack.org to register.

cloudLibrary makes it easy to discover the content you want to read. Whether on the web, a tablets, or your mobile device. Use cloudLibrary to browse digital shelves created by the Hillsboro Library or by filtering by genres that interest you. Gain access to thousands of e-books, and audiobooks from libraries around the state, including ours.

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For assistance check this FAQ, or these videos.

Download the app for for iOS or Android devices

Family Place builds on the knowledge that good health, early learning, parental involvement and supportive communities play a critical role in a young child’s growth and development.

The overall goal of Family Place Libraries is to develop and institutionalize a family friendly environment by transforming libraries into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.

Family Place is a nationwide network of  more than 450 sites in 29 states and continues to grow.

A proven change agent, Family Place Libraries transforms libraries into community centers for early literacy & learning, parent education and engagement, family support and community connectivity helping to ensure all children enter school ready and able to learn.

Register your child for the upcoming Family Place workshop here.

The Philotechno's Children's Library, located on the lower level of the Hillsboro City Library, is a fun and welcoming environment.

Children, along with their parents or caregivers, can play together in our Toddler Play Area. The play area features interactive materials for young children. Toddlers will find board and picture books, age appropriate toys, puzzles, dramatic play items, blocks and art supplies.

Play in the Library is allowed during regular business hours. For special playtime activities, check out our Toddler Play Dates.

The Friends of the Hillsboro City Library, in partnership with the Hillsboro City Library and the City of Hillsboro Parks Department, have installed a permanent StoryWalk® in Hillsboro City Park on North Pleasant Street.

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A StoryWalk is a sequence of picture book pages that are displayed in 21 weatherproof cases along a path. Park visitors read the displayed story as they walk along the roughly quarter mile route. Readers will also find movement activities and engagement questions to participate in as they read the story.

Head down to the Philotechno's Children's Library anytime during regular business hours to find our Art Cart.

The Art Cart has coloring pictures, crayons, markers, construction paper, craft kits, glue, tape, and more all ready to be used for you and your child's creative needs.

Art is an excellent method for young children to hone their fine motor skills and expand their imaginations through the creative process.

Access more than 2,300 movies, TV shows and documentaries right in your CloudLibrary app, ad-free.

All movies, TV shows and documentaries are available for immediate and unlimited simultaneous use.

At this time, streaming is only available in the CloudLibray app and on desktop or laptop devices. For help on streaming to your smart TV, use this article.

Download the cloudLibrary app for for iOS or Android devices.

Access more than 20,000 comics, graphic novels and manga with Comics Plus in the cloudLibrary app or through the Comics Plus app.

All comics, graphic novels and manga are available immediately for unlimited, simultaneous use.

Download the cloudLibrary app for for iOS or Android devices or get the Library pass app for iOS or Android devices.

ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years.

ParentTV works with leading psychologists, pediatricians, mental health specialists, nutritionists, occupational therapists and parenting educators across the globe.

Search and find videos on general parenting, play, behavior, child development, mental health, sleep, nutrition, technology and more. Most videos are under 10 minutes in length and can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

To access this incredible resource all you need to do is to LOGIN with your Hillsboro City Library barcode and pin number via CLICKING THIS LINK. 

The SimplyE app is available for mobile devices running iOS and Android.

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SimplyE is provided to patrons of the Hillsboro City Library through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission.

SimplyE Help

Our Preschool Storytime is a year round program that focuses on instilling a life long love of reading through positive learning experiences.

Children of all ages are welcome to join us for this half hour program of songs, movement, stories, and crafts.

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During a preschool storytime, the librarian interacts with the children through reading stories, asking questions, singing songs, playing games, and encouraging movement.

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Families are welcome to stick around afterwards and play in the toddler area.