Family Literacy Day Events 2018

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AB / Alb
Crowsnest Community Library
2019-01-26 1 PM
Box 421 2114-127 Street
Blairmore, AB / Alb T0K 0E0
403-562-8393
January 26, 2019
1 pm
"Who's In Your Library?" Join us for a celebration of all our favorite book characters.
Bonnyville Municipal Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
4804 49 Ave
Bonnyville, AB / Alb T9N 1G2
January 26, 2019
10 am
Join us for reading, themed stories, songs, and a family themed craft!
boyle public library
2019-01-16 9 AM
4800 3rd street south
Boyle, AB / Alb T0A 0M0
780-689-4161
January 16, 2019
9 am
We will be partaking in our annual winter reading program to get people reading for 15 minutes.
Further Education Society
2019-01-25 10 AM
150 Bld Sw #3217
Calgary, AB / Alb T2Y 5G7
403-250-5034
January 25, 2019
10 am
Join the Further Education Society for a Family Literacy Day Celebration at Aspen’s HOSC Family Centre. Join us for a book swap, story time, crafting, nursery rhymes and a prize draw! Participants will receive free books and refreshments will be available.
Coaldale Public Library/CLCLC
2019-01-25 2 PM
2014 18 ST
COALDALE, AB / Alb T1M1N1
403-345-6009
January 25, 2019
2 pm
Come and join us as we welcome local author Anita Horrocks for storytime, we will have crafts and snacks too!
Cold Lake Community Learning Centre
2019-01-26 12 PM
1301 8 Ave
Cold Lake, AB / Alb T9M1N2
780-639-3134
January 26, 2019
12 pm
We will have games and arts and crafts designed around our theme "Mysteries, Detectives and Spies OH MY!" We also will have Spelling Bees, Photo Booth, dance performances, Balloon animals and much more! Prizes and draws to be won for whoever has the matching words called out by our emcee.
Paintearth Community Adult Learning Council
2019-01-27 12 PM
P.O. Box 808 4909 Royal Street (Provincial Building), Lower Level
Coronation, AB / Alb T0C 1C0
403-578-3817
January 27, 2019
12 pm
Our organization will distribute a Family Literacy Day Link Word Contest form to all students in our area Preschool - Grade 6 (4 schools) , as well as have forms available at local libraries. Families will be encouraged to take 20 minutes to complete the fun form together. They can return their completed contest forms for a chance to win family literacy-friendly prize bags.
Drayton Valley Libraries
2019-01-25 11 AM
Royal Canadian Legion 5204 51 Ave
Drayton Valley, AB / Alb T7A 1S2
780-514-2722
January 25, 2019
11 am
Partnering with 11 community organizations, Drayton Valley Libraries is thrilled to have organized a FREE community event celebrating The Magic of Literacy! The Royal Canadian Legion has donated their space for the event which runs from 11 am until 2 pm. Entertainer and author, Rodzilla (Rodney Fortin) will perform a magic show and have his book available for sale, Author Chance Hansen will have a table focusing on the Magic of Reading and Writing. His books will be available for purchase. Mayor Michael Doerksen will read his favourite Dr. Seuss story. From the Magic of the Animal Kingdom to the Magic of Dr. Seuss, there will be 10 tables featuring different themes, activities and giveaways. Jacquie Jones, Independent Usborne Consultant, is hosting a Literacy Fair - proceeds will be donated (in books) to the Rotary Library! Come out for free family fun including pizza, popcorn, beverages, activities and FREE BOOKS! Morning activities are appropriate for younger children and their families. School-age children have been invited for the afternoon magic show and activities. Everyone is welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Drumheller Family Literacy Coordinator
2019-01-26 2 PM
Box 419
Drumheller, AB / Alb T0J 0Y0
403-823-8300
January 26, 2019
2 pm
We are celebrating with a Silver and Gold Carnival, 16 activities. Everything from a reading corner, fishing pond, bowling, bean bag toss, face painting and so much more. Families are encouraged to come share their favorite story or character and spend time learning and growing together.
Bambini Learning Group
2019-01-27 2 PM
17650-69 Ave
Edmonton, AB / Alb T5T 3X9
587-985-8957
January 27, 2019
2 pm
Bambini Learning Group is partnering with the Lois Hole Library to host a story time for children and families. We're inviting families to join us for stories and songs. This event is open to the public.
Centre for Family Literacy
2019-01-27 2 PM
MacEwan University, Robbins Health Centre 109 St & 104 Ave
Edmonton, AB / Alb T5J 2P2
January 27, 2019
2 pm
The Family Literacy Carnival is a place to wander, explore, participate and just have fun! The event is free for the whole family with eight different activity stations including music, play and learn, technology, and science. There will be book giveaways and special guests who will read their favorite books. Come to the Carnival and participant in as many activities as you can fit into your busy schedule. No registration required, just drop in and bring the whole family.
Centre for Family Literacy
2019-01-27 2 PM
MacEwan University, Robbins Health Learning Centre City Centre Campus, 109 St & 104 Ave
Edmonton, AB / Alb T5J 4S2
780-421-7323
January 27, 2019
2 pm
Free event for the whole family with eight different activity stations including music, play and learn, technology, and science. There will be book giveaways and special guests who will read their favourite books!
MacEwan University
2019-01-27 2 PM
10700 104 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB / Alb T5J4S2
780-497-5817
January 27, 2019
2 pm
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the Family Literacy Carnival at the MacEwan University City Centre Campus, Heart of the Robbins. Enjoy FREE, interactive literacy activities for families. Visit www.famlit.ca for more information. There will be special guest readers from around to the community and each person will leave with a free book!
Edson and District Community Learning Society
2019-01-26 11 AM
Edson and District Public Library 4726 8 Avenue
Edson, AB / Alb T7E 1E3
780-723-6247
January 26, 2019
11 am
Partner with library staff, 4H members, FCSS, and other organizations to run activities such as crafts, board games, lego building, puppet shows, stories and rhymes. There will be snacks and each child gets a free book.
Grande Prairie Council for Lifelong Learning (in partnership with 10 organizations)
2019-01-25 10 AM
Prairie Mall 11801 100 Street
Grande Prairie, AB / Alb T8V 3Y2
780-539-6077
January 25, 2019
10 am
It's a "Family Literacy Party!" for parents/guardians and their preschoolers. This interactive event includes hands on booths, singing and stories to promote and encourage families to think about and include literacy activities in their daily lives.
Literacy for Life Foundation
2019-01-27 12 AM
#3, 1204 - 10th Street SE
High River, AB / Alb T1V 2B9
403-652-5090
January 27, 2019
12 am
We are doing a Family Literacy Day Bingo Event which goes from January 27 until February 23rd to bring awareness to Family Literacy. All students in Grade 3 within the County of the Foothills will be coming home with a bingo card that encourages the whole family to participate in literacy activities together! If they don’t have a child in Grade 3 then they can swing by one of the libraries – High River Library, Okotoks Library or Sheep River Library – and pick up a card and get everyone in the house involved! Once they have completed their card, they drop it off at any of the 3 libraries and be entered in to win a fabulous Family Fun Pack which includes day passes to family fun facilities, board games and a $50 gift certificate towards a meal at one local restaurant!! For each line completed they will get an entry into the draws.
Kikino Aboriginal Head Start
2019-01-24 10 AM
Box 101
Kikino, AB / Alb T0A 2B0
780-623-7001
January 24, 2019
10 am
Through our everyday preschool programming activities, we will be making the story book "Baking Day at Grandma's" by Anika Denise come alive. Every play-based center in our school will be based on something that happens in the story. These centers will be happening from January 21st-24th.
AMISK COMMUNITY SCHOOL
2019-01-25 2 PM
Bag 5000
Lac La Biche, AB / Alb T0A2C0
587-252-1805
January 25, 2019
2 pm
We plan to have elders come to the school and tell stories when they were small. We also invited community staff members from different organizations to read to the students throughout the school day. At 2 pm, we will present 30 students with books and board games to keep at home.
Lethbridge Public Library
2019-01-26 10 PM
819 5 Street S
Lethbridge, AB / Alb T1J 2C5
403-320-4968
January 26, 2019
10 pm
We are hosting 2 celebrity story times - Drag queen and Firefighter. We are also inviting community partners to share literacy activities with our families. Finishing up we will be showing the move WONDER, with popcorn being served.
Okotoks Public Library
2019-01-25 11 AM
7 Riverside DR W
Okotoks, AB / Alb T1S 1A6
403-938-2220
January 25, 2019
11 am
We are hosting a family day picnic. We are encouraging the community to bring a picnic to the library. We are partnering with a wellness network from our community. They will be giving out free cookbooks. We will have crafts and games for all to enjoy.
Tri Community Adult Learning and Literacy Association
2019-01-27 10 AM
53523 Range Rd 20
Onoway, AB / Alb T0E 1V0
780-591-3355
January 27, 2019
10 am
Family Fun On The Farm Come to the farm for a fun day of activities for the whole family inside a warm heated arena. You will be able to listen to stories, read to the animals, follow a map through an obstacle course, and see what our local libraries have available!! See you at the Farm!
PINCHER CREEK LIBRARY
2019-01-21 10 AM
PO BOX 3333
Pincher Creek, AB / Alb T0K1W0
403-627-3813
January 21, 2019
10 am
We will do a week-long celebration which will begin on Monday, January 21st. This will include outreach programs with schools, senior centres, daycares, as well as in house activities, author visits, and fun visitors.
Strathcona County Library
2019-01-26 12 PM
#100, 100 Broadview Drive.
Sherwood Park , AB / Alb T8H 0T5
780-410-8638
January 26, 2019
12 pm
Our Family Literacy Day event will be filled with activities and a music concert to help families celebrate and enjoy a variety of literacy-based fun.
Stony Plain Central School
2019-01-24 10 AM
Stony Plain Central School
Stony Plain, AB / Alb T7Z 2Z1
780-243-8346
January 24, 2019
10 am
Used book swap with door prizes, contests and storytime.
C.P. Blakely Elementary School
2019-01-24 6 PM
4815 43St
Sylvan Lake, AB / Alb T4S 1A3
403-887-3570
January 24, 2019
6 pm
We will be celebrating Family Literacy Day with a Super Power themed evening packed with literacy games for families, a scavenger hunt, comfy spots for reading, and snacks!
Alice Melnyk Public Library
2019-01-24 10 AM
Box 460 5009 Diefenbaker Avenue
Two Hills, AB / Alb T0B 4K0
780-657-3553
January 24, 2019
10 am
Partnering with 3 other organizations to present storytime and literacy activities to families with children ages 0-6. May add additional activities at other times during the day for families with older children. Visit local schools and promote Read for 20
Valleyview Municipal Library
2019-01-26 1 AM
4804 - 50 Avenue Box 897
Valleyview, AB / Alb T0H 3N0
780-524-3033
January 26, 2019
1 am
We are having a read-in and participating in Read for 15, which encourages people to read for 15 minutes and report their reading to the library. We will also have table top games and activities to try.
Wainwright Public Library
2019-01-26 4 PM
700-2nd Ave
Wainwright, AB / Alb T9W 1C4
780-842-2673
January 26, 2019
4 pm
We are helping to host Snowflake Social. This is an event running from 4-8 pm that is for families to celebrate Family Literacy Day. There are activities for all ages, book give-aways, family prize packs with books, games, etc., supper all followed by a dance.
BC / C.-B
Bridging to Literacy
2019-01-26 1 PM
201 BrinK St Ashcroft Library
Ashcroft, BC / C.-B V0K 1A0
250-457-7128
January 26, 2019
1 pm
We are hosting a Lego building afternoon.
Bowen Island Public Library
2019-01-27 12 PM
430 Bowen Island Trunk Road
Bowen Island, BC / C.-B V0N1G0
January 27, 2019
12 pm
Word games, puzzles, crafts, featured books and other fun activity stations will be put out in our new Annex for the public to enjoy. From 12pm-4pm.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
1209 Clarke Road
Brentwood Bay, BC / C.-B V8M 1P8
250-940-4875
January 26, 2019
10 am
For young children and their families. Enjoy stories, songs, puppets, a light breakfast snack and take home a book to keep. Drop-in. Offered in partnership with Peninsula Connections Early Childhood.
Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative
2019-01-26 9 AM
245 Kitchener Crescent Kamloops BC
Kamloops, BC / C.-B V2B 1B9
250-314-4672
January 26, 2019
9 am
The 13th Annual ABC Family Literacy Day in Kamloops with enjoy some fun with Fantastic Beasts through oral storytelling, interactive stations and a physical literacy room. All children will receive a FREE book to take home and enjoy.
Salmo Valley Publci Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
104 4th St PO Box 458
Salmo, BC / C.-B V0G 1Z0
250-357-2312
January 26, 2019
10 am
Treasure Hunt, Face painting, Spelling Bee, Family literacy BINGO, Storytime, Best read from 2018 sharing
Surrey Libraries
2019-01-26 11 AM
10355 152 Street
Surrey, BC / C.-B V3R 7C1
604-598-7369
January 26, 2019
11 am
Surrey Libraries and its community partners will offer live entertainment, face-painting, and activities for children. Special appearance by Walter the library mascot. One free book per family to be handed out to the first 200 families!
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-23 10 AM
1442 Monterey Ave.
Victoria, BC / C.-B V8S 4W1
January 23, 2019
10 am
Celebrate Family Literacy Week with a unique multigenerational storytime. Visit listening and reading stations during this special community event. Registration begins January 2. Everyone welcome; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-21 1 PM
1442 Monterey Ave.
Victoria, BC / C.-B V8S 4W1
January 21, 2019
1 pm
For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Would you love to make your very own story glove? Join us for a storytime and make a simple story glove to take home. Supplies provided. provided. Registration begins January 2
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-22 11 AM
4636 Elk Lake Drive
Victoria, BC / C.-B V8Z 7K2
January 22, 2019
11 am
For ages 3-5. Imagine, create and build using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning. Listen to stories and apply your knowledge during hands-on activities. Registration begins January 2.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-23 10 AM
Langford Heritage Branch Library 102-1314 Lakepoint Way
Victoria, BC / C.-B V9B 0S2
January 23, 2019
10 am
For ages 3-5. Imagine, create and build using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning. Listen to stories and apply your knowledge during hands-on activities. Registration begins January 2.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
Juan de Fuca Branch Library 1759 Island Hwy. West Shore Recreation Centre Complex Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, BC / C.-B V9B 1J1
January 26, 2019
10 am
Everyone welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a StoryWalk®, where individual pages of a storybook, mounted on sign posts, are placed outdoors in a circuit. Children follow the narrative by visiting each sign post in sequence. After the StoryWalk®, join us at the branch for nature-inspired activities. Rain or shine; please dress appropriately. Drop-in.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-25 10 AM
Saanich Centennial Branch Library 3110 Tillicum Rd
Victoria , BC / C.-B BC V9A 6T2
250-940-4875
January 25, 2019
10 am
For young children and accompanying adult. A is for apple, alligator and astronaut — how awesome! Practice your ABCs with alphabet stories, then create alphabet art with an ABC-inspired collage. Supplies provided. Registration begins January 2.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-22 10 AM
Esquimalt Library 1231 Esquimalt Rd, BC
Victoria, BC / C.-B V9A 3P1
250-940-4875
January 22, 2019
10 am
For young children and accompanying adult. Join us for a storytime and make a simple felt story to take home. Supplies provided. Registration begins January 2.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-25 10 AM
Nellie McClung Branch, 3950 Cedar Hill Rd
Victoria, BC / C.-B BC V8P
250-940-4875
January 25, 2019
10 am
Family Literacy Week: Create Your Own Felt Story - Dog's Colourful Day. For young children and accompanying adult. Join us for a storytime and make a simple felt story to take home. Supplies provided. Registration begins January 2.
Greater Victoria Public Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
Central Branch Library 735 Broughton St, Victoria
Victoria, BC / C.-B V8W 3H2
250-940-4875
January 26, 2019
10 am
For young children and accompanying adult. A is for apple, alligator and astronaut — how awesome! Practice your ABCs with alphabet stories, then create alphabet art with an ABC-inspired collage. Supplies provided. Registration begins January 2.
MB / Man
Morden Parent Child Resource Centre
2019-01-25 4 PM
1 Academy Drive
Morden , MB / Man R6M 1Z4
204-822-1231
January 25, 2019
4 pm
We will be hosting a Family Literacy Day Carnival! Families and children will move through literacy stations and activities related to the theme of Space! There will be guest readers, photo booth, and face painting. Prize bags and books will be given to each child and free hotdogs, granola bars and drinks will be available!
Jake Epp Library
2019-01-27 3 PM
255 Elmdale St
Steinbach, MB / Man R5G 0C9
204-326-6841
January 27, 2019
3 pm
We will be celebrating literacy with entertainment by local talent, Alan Fehr as well as enjoying cookies and milk, donated by our local Sobeys.
South Interlake Regional Library-Teulon
2019-02-01 10 AM
Box 68 19 Beach RD
Teulon, MB / Man R0C 3B0
204-886-3648
February 01, 2019
10 am
Family reading together challenge from January 27th-February 1st, families will keep track of how many minutes were spent reading together and prizes will be awarded. Feb. 1st is a pyjama day at the library with film/book presentations, some "15 minutes of fun" challenges, board games and refreshments.
Hello Parents Network of Thompson
2019-01-26 1 PM
300 Mystery Lake Road
Thompson, MB / Man R8N 0M2
204-677-5371
January 26, 2019
1 pm
Numerous community partners gather and offer a community event of story telling, singing, crafting and snack!
Border Regional Library
2019-01-26 1 PM
Box 970
Virden, MB / Man R0M2C0
204-748-3862
January 26, 2019
1 pm
We are planning a Family Literacy Fair with 4 stations where people can take part in an activity. The stations planned are Scrabble, Family Tree, Reading Corner and a Colouring Corner. Volunteers will assist participants in the activities. There will be 6 free book draws.
South Central Regional Library
2019-01-29 7 PM
South Central Regional Library 160 Main Street
Winkler, MB / Man R6W 0M3
204-325-5864
January 29, 2019
7 pm
The 5 Branches of SCRL holds 6 pyjama parties/events to celebrate Family Literacy Day. Each branch invites children to attend wearing their p.j.s and listen to stories read by local storytellers. They each receive a treat donated by the local Co-op to enjoy after the stories are done. Parents & grandparents are welcome to attend the events to share the experience with their young ones. It is the kick-off event the children look forward to every January.
NB / N.-B
Early Childhood Family Resource Centre of Westmorland-Albert Inc
2019-01-26 10 AM
86 St Therese Street
Dieppe, NB / N.-B E1A 1S7
506-384-7874
January 26, 2019
10 am
A free day of fun and meet local authors: Nicole Poirier and Paul Burns and of course spend time with Miko, our house puppet! Many surprises including story time, craft and book hunt!.This event is for families with children o-6. Morning in french (10am -Noon) and afternoon in english (1 to 3pm).
Andrew & Laura McCain Library
2019-01-26 3 PM
8 McCain Street
Florenceville-Bristol, NB / N.-B E7L3H6
506-392-5294
January 26, 2019
3 pm
Area seniors are invited to join us for an Heirloom Tea with special guest Theresa Blackburn of Ageless NB. Bring a favourite quilt or heirloom to show others.
Andrew & Laura McCain Public Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
8 McCain Street
Florenceville-Bristol, NB / N.-B E7L3H6
506-392-5294
January 26, 2019
10 am
We are kicking off our day-long celebration with a Family Story Hour, for families with children preschool age and up. Join us for a fun filled hour of games, songs, stories and maybe even a puppet show.
Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery
2019-01-26 3 AM
8 McCain Street, Unit 1
Florenceville-Bristol, NB / N.-B E7L3H6
506-392-6769
January 26, 2019
3 am
The public is invited to a book launch for "The Faery Chronicles" by local author Ann Brennan. Ann will talk about the creation of her new series, and will be available to sign copies.
Andrew & Laura McCain Public Library
2019-01-26 1 PM
8 McCain Street
Florenceville-Bristol, NB, NB / N.-B E7L3H6
506-392-5294
January 26, 2019
1 pm
The members of the TNBC Quilting Club will be here to lead us in an intergenerational program from 1-3 pm. We will begin with a presentation on the history of quilting with Suzanne Hunter, followed by a demonstration of various quilting techniques. All are welcome!
Moncton Public Library
2019-01-27 10 AM
644 main street suite 101
Moncton, NB / N.-B E1C 1E2
506-869-6000
January 27, 2019
10 am
The whole family is invited to participate in our free activities and enter a draw to win prizes! At 10am, there will be a reading by author Jennifer McGrath Kent (in English); at 11am, there will be a musical performance by Marie-France Comeau and Lucien Allard (in French).
Rexton Elementary School
2019-01-25 9 AM
19 School Street
Rexton , NB / N.-B E4W 2E4
506-523-7154
January 25, 2019
9 am
Whereas January 27 falls on a Sunday, RES will celebrate FLD on Friday, January 25th. Our Family Literacy Event will include: dressing-up as a storybook character (school mascot, REX-E the Starfish will do book draws), Buddy Reading between K-2 & Grades 3-5 students, D.E.A.R time, parent/community member readers, STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Artistic, and Mathematical) activities, and a literacy focused photo-booth for families!
Crescent Valley Resource Centre
2019-01-28 11 AM
130 MacLaren Blvd
Saint John , NB / N.-B E2K 3G3
506-693-8513
January 28, 2019
11 am
From 11am-3pm, families can come in and browse our libraries and read with their children and loved ones. Activity corners will be set up for games and creativity! FREE snacks and refreshments will be available and parents and guardians who take part in this event will be entered into a draw for a FREE gift card.
West Branch Library
2019-01-26 2 PM
West Branch Library 621 Fairville Boulevard - Lancaster Mall
Saint John , NB / N.-B E2M 4X5
506 643 2885
January 26, 2019
2 pm
Come celebrate Family Literacy Day at West Branch Library. Let's Create and have fun!
NL / T.-N.-L
Burgeo Public Library
2019-01-23 1 PM
1SchoolRoad Box 370
Burgeo, NL / T.-N.-L A0N2H0
709-886-2730
January 23, 2019
1 pm
We will have community members reading to children. Children will bring a blanket and bedtime friend for the reading. We will have lego building, bowling, bingo, bean bag toss, crafts and a snack.
Carbonear Academy School
2019-01-25 8 AM
88 Valley Road
Carbonear , NL / T.-N.-L A1Y1B7
709-596-0427
January 25, 2019
8 am
Literacy activities will include: buddy reading: older students /younger students, having members of the community to come to the school to read to the students in each classroom, and dressing up as your favourite character in a book you have read. We are planning activities throughout the week. It is part of our literacy committee's initiative.
Corner Brook Public Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
4 West Street
Corner Brook, NL / T.-N.-L A2H 0C1
709-632-0013
January 26, 2019
10 am
A special storytime at 10:30 and Drop in and Play games all day
Public Library
2019-01-23 2 PM
4 Poplar Road
Deer Lake, NL / T.-N.-L A8A1Z4
709-635-3671
January 23, 2019
2 pm
In the afternoon we will be having a program with parents and children. There will be story telling where they will choose their own book to read, an activity e.g. a worksheet and then a game for all to play. At night we will have a game/board game time.
Queen of Peace Middle School
2019-01-23 9 AM
6 Green Street
Happy Valley Goose Bay, NL / T.-N.-L A0P 1E0
709-896-5315
January 23, 2019
9 am
We are not holding one single event. The week leading up to Family Literacy Day will be filled with various events, such as, parents and community members are invited to read to the classes, students and staff dress as a book character, S'more reading, buddy reading, a trivia game where students must match teachers with book titles (favorite book).
J R Smallwood Middle School
2019-01-27 5 PM
508 Carol Dr
Labrador City, NL / T.-N.-L A2V 1S3
709-280-1062
January 27, 2019
5 pm
As a Teacher-Librarian I am setting a challenge out to all families of our students in grades 4-7 (Middle School) to engage in a family fun literacy activitity on Jan. 27. Parents are asked to send in a short video or picture showing what they are doing to celbrate this very significant event. As a part of our technology curriculum, we will make a video to share with our school community of the various ideas and activities done. All those who enter will be eligible to win a prize of a literacy prize package.
PILRB ( Provincial Libraries NL/ Labrador City)
2019-01-22 2 PM
Labrdaor City Public Library 306 Hudson Drive
Labrdaor City, NL / T.-N.-L A2V 1L5
709-944-2190
January 22, 2019
2 pm
We are hosting a family reading afternoon. Cozy Corners with books and activities for families to enjoy togther. A storytime setting.
Ramea Public Library
2019-01-26 1 PM
P.O. Box 59
Ramea, NL / T.-N.-L A0N 2J0
709 625 2344
January 26, 2019
1 pm
Different stations - board games, jigsaw puzzles, learn and play, art, reading, Different activities planned - word games, puzzles, book hunt with written clues etc...
St. Lewis Academy
2019-01-25 2 PM
P.O. Box 108 179 Main Street
ST LEWIS, NL / T.-N.-L A0K 4W0
709-939-2245
January 25, 2019
2 pm
Our school is a K-12 in a small town of 180 people. During Family Literacy Day our goal is to invite parents/grandparents, and community members to drop in to the school for an afternoon of 'buddy reading' with students. This buddy reading often develops into storytelling sessions between adults and students and is enjoyed by all who participate.
NS / N.-É
Antigonish Town & County Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
Antigonish Town & County Library 283 Main Street
Antigonish , NS / N.-É B2G 2C3
902-863-4276
January 26, 2019
10 am
Build a Fort and Read a Story for Family Literacy Day All are welcome to drop by the Antigonish Town & County library to build a cozy blanket fort, have a snack, and read a story to celebrate Family Literacy Day. For more information, please contact the Antigonish library at 902-863-4276.
Baddeck Public Library
2019-01-26 6 PM
PO Box 88 520 Chebucto Street
Baddeck, NS / N.-É B0E 1B0
902-295-2055
January 26, 2019
6 pm
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with a special, after-hours celebration at Baddeck Library! Bring your children (7 and under), a blanket or two, a flashlight, and your sense of adventure. We'll be building blanket forts all over the library, then cozying up in our forts to read stories. Snacks will be provided, and Fort Night is free :)
Berwick & District Library - Annapolis Valley Regional Library system
2019-01-25 3 PM
236 Commercial Street
Berwick, NS / N.-É B0P 1E0
902-538-8060
January 25, 2019
3 pm
Make your own art work inspired by WORDS! Dress to make a mess. For ages 5 to 12. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. If you have questions, or to be added to the waiting list please call the Berwick & District Library at 902-538-8060.
Barefoot Books with Christiance
2019-01-26 10 PM
on Facebook, search for @barefootbookswithchristiane
Dartmouth, NS / N.-É B2W 6M8
902-704-0586
January 26, 2019
10 pm
All guests will receive valuable information as well as personalized suggestions for the perfect books and products for their kids. There will be a contest for participants to win FREE books for the children in your lives!
East Hants Community Learning
2019-01-19 11 AM
Elmsdale Legion 850 Hwy 2,
Elmsdale, NS / N.-É B2S 1M1
902-883-1608
January 19, 2019
11 am
East Hants Families are Literacy Stars! East Hants Community Learning and East Hants Family Resource Centre invite families to sing Karaoke, take "publicity"pictures, perfect their dance moves, craft publicity packages. and enjoy green room snacks.
2019-01-27 1 PM
121 Union Street
Glace Bay, NS / N.-É B1A 2P8
902-849-8657
January 27, 2019
1 pm
The Glace Bay Library will be teaming up with Coastal District Girl Guides of Canada for their 1st Annual Book Swap on Saturday, January 27th, 2019 from 1pm-3pm. All you have to do is bring in a gently used book & swap for another book. Any books left over will be donated to the library. While there, join in on stories, color a picture, play a board game & enjoy a treat.
Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre
2019-01-28 10 AM
24 school rd
Greenwood, NS / N.-É B0P 1N0
902-765-1494 ext 5276
January 28, 2019
10 am
14 Wing Library and the GMFRC join their effort again this year to celebrate the Family Literacy Day. We will meet at the 14 Wing Library for stories and songs as we celebrate this special day with our military families. Families will receive a literacy information package and a free book. Both official languages activity.
New Glasgow Public Library
2019-01-27 2 PM
New Glasgow Public Library 182 Dalhousie Street
New Glasgow, NS / N.-É B2H 5E3
902-752-8233
January 27, 2019
2 pm
Join us at the New Glasgow Library, as we celebrate Family Literacy Day, all week long from January 27 to February 2 - with a Pete the Cat Scavenger Hunt! All welcome to drop by & drop-in. Pete has lots his shoes! Can you help find them and figure out the secret message? For more information, please contact the New Glasgow library, 902-752-8233.
Read to Me Program & Nova Scotia Provincial Library
2019-01-25 12 AM
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia , NS / N.-É B3K 6R8
January 25, 2019
12 am
Starting on Family Literacy Day, every baby born in Nova Scotia will receive a coupon in their Read to Me bag that can be redeemed for a free book at their local public library. The giveaway will encourage families to connect with their library and encourage a joy of reading.
Pictou Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
Pictou Library 40 Water Street
Pictou, NS / N.-É B0K 1H0
902-485-5021
January 26, 2019
10 am
Drop-in for a special family story time with some very special readers as they share their love for books and reading. Bring your special book to share with everyone. For more information, please contact the Pictou Library at 902-485-5021.
River John Library
2019-01-23 9 AM
River John Public Library 2725 West Branch Road
River John , NS / N.-É B0K 1N0
902-351-2599
January 23, 2019
9 am
Please join us today, for a special storytime, as we celebrate Family Literacy Day! Join us as we read and share stories, singalongs, fingerplays and more. For more information, and to register - please call the River John Library at 902-351-2599.
McKay Memorial Library
2019-01-29 6 PM
17 Glasgow Street
Shelburne, NS / N.-É B0T1W0
902-875-3615
January 29, 2019
6 pm
Jump into your jammies and come hear some stories before bedtime!
Stellarton Library
2019-01-24 6 PM
248 Foord Street
Stellarton, NS / N.-É B0K 1S0
902-755-1638
January 24, 2019
6 pm
Snuggle up & Read! Join us tonight for a special PJ Party for Family Literacy Day! All are welcome to come dressed to snuggle (in pjs) & read, and bring their favorite stuffie to snuggle too!For more information, please contact the Stellarton Library at 902-755-1638.
Trenton Public Library
2019-01-22 2 PM
Trenton Public Library 1 Forge Street
Trenton , NS / N.-É BoK 1X0
902-752-5181
January 22, 2019
2 pm
What's your favorite story? Join us this week at the library, as we celebrate Family Literacy Day everyday! Share with us your all-time family favorite stories to read aloud together! We invite you to drop by & read aloud at the library, snap a selfie to share, ... and try our doodle table too! For more information, please call the Trenton Library at 902-752-5181.
Westville Public Library
2019-01-22 10 AM
Westville Public Library 2042 Queen Street
Westville, NS / N.-É B0K 2A0
902-396-5022
January 22, 2019
10 am
Drop by the Westville Library to celebrate Family Literacy Day, all week long! From January 22 to 26, there will be "Elephant & Piggie" books and activities for kids and their families to enjoy together. For more information, please contact the Westville Library at 902-392-5022.
Western Counties Regional Library -Yarmouth Branch
2019-01-24 10 AM
Yarmouth Library 405 Main Street
Yarmouth , NS / N.-É B5A 5G3
902-742-5040
January 24, 2019
10 am
We are hosting a Giant snakes and Ladders game and having other board games out. This will be available from Thursday Jan 24 through Saturday January 26th. We are encouraging families to come and play a game and read a few books.
NT / T.N.-O
NU / NU
Qaqqalik School
2019-01-25 8 AM
PO Box 11
Kimmirut, NU / NU X0A0N0
18672180306
January 25, 2019
8 am
At Qaqqalik School on Family Literacy Day, we are encouraging parents to attend with their students to the school in the morning. Additionally, family members are asked to stay and read with their children throughout the morning. We've established Literary Zones where guardians and children can read within the school from a selection of Inuktitut and English books. Towards the end of the morning there will be also be prizes to be won!
ON / Ont
Ajax Public Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
55 Harwood Avenue South
Ajax, ON / Ont L1S 2H8
905-683-4000
January 26, 2019
10 am
Kids aged 4 to 12 and their families are invited to drop in and join the Ajax Reading Circle for this special event. Come for an hour of stories, movies and crafts celebrating Family Literacy Day and Black History Month. Enjoy free pancakes and fruit salad.
Lincoln Public Library
2019-01-25 6 PM
5020 Serena Drive
Beamsville, ON / Ont L0R 1B0
905-563-7014
January 25, 2019
6 pm
Family Fort Night: Under the Stars Bring your sheets, pillows and stuffed animals to build your own space station in the library after hours! A fun, free reading event to celebrate Family Literacy Day. All Ages. Please register.
Burlington Public Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
2331 New Street
Burlington, ON / Ont L7R 1J4
905-634-3686 ext. 1907
January 26, 2019
10 am
We've partnered with various organizations in Halton Region to provide families with the opportunity to explore different literacies through crafts, activities, and more fun: physical literacy, food literacy, emergent & traditional literacy; fine and gross motor, etc.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
2019-01-26 10 AM
79 Eugenie Street
Chatham, ON / Ont N7M 3Y9
519-351-1228
January 26, 2019
10 am
We have invited Erick Traplin - children's entertainer to join us for a family concert in celebration of Family Literacy Day. Leading up to our Family Concert event, EarlyON programs in Chatham-Kent are celebrating in many ways, with Read Aloud Challenges, Board Game Night, Family Fort Night and more!
Grimsby Public Library
2019-01-27 2 PM
18 Carnegie Lane
Grimsby, ON / Ont L3M 1Y1
January 27, 2019
2 pm
A variety of interactive events and activities including: face painting, balloon animals, Therapy Tails dogs, music, smoke-free movies, Spirit Athletics Cheer Team, temporary tattoos, playdough, race track, hopscotch, storytelling, giant board games, obstacle course, puppets, yoga, and more!
Kenora Public Library
2019-01-24 5 AM
24 Main St S
Kenora, ON / Ont P9N 2M3
807-467-2081
January 24, 2019
5 am
We are partnering with the Kenora EarlyON centre to host a Cozy Pajama Storytime with treats, fort-building, crafts and more!
KEYS EarlyON and the Kingsville Highline branch of the Essex County Library
2019-01-21 10 AM
23 Milll St W
Kingsville, ON / Ont N9Y 1W1
519-733-8983 ext 31
January 21, 2019
10 am
The Kingsville Highline Branch of the Essex County Library and the KEYS EarlyON program have teamed up with businesses throughout town to create a book hunt! Beginning January 21 and ending January 26, families can pick up an entry form at the library or EarlyON program, hunt for books in business windows and take their complete form to one of the starting points to enter a draw for an awesome family literacy prize pack. Let the hunt begin!
London Public Library
2019-01-27 10 AM
251 Dundas Street
London, ON / Ont N6A 6H9
January 27, 2019
10 am
Bring the whole family to this fun-filled community celebration of Family Literacy Day from 10 am to 2 pm at the Central Library. Crafts and activities, games, stories and music, face painting, pizza (low-cost) and more! There will also be a special music performance by Cosima and Jack Grunsky, 11 am in the Wolf Performance Hall. Tickets available, in person, starting at 10 am at the Central Library. Cosima and Jack Grunsky are represented by Prologue to the Performing Arts, a charitable organization dedicated to bringing the performing arts to your people.
LUSO Community Services
2019-01-26 11 AM
335 Belfield Street
London, ON / Ont N5Y 2K3
519-452-1466
January 26, 2019
11 am
We are hosting a public celebration in the combined space of a Family Centre Carling-Thames and Northbrae Elementary School. The event will promote diverse kinds of literacy activities and invite 10+ community partners to each run a table of activities. The event will have an ocean/under the sea theme and be called "Dive Into Reading" Each activity will match this theme. There will be literacy resources for families to take home, free books, a draw, and refreshments with a wide range of activities from crafts, games, a photo booth, etc. with a literacy focus. This is an annual event hosted by LUSO Community Services, a neighourhood resource centre.
Perth Care For Kids
2019-01-26 9 AM
177 Frances St. RR5
Mitchell, ON / Ont N0K 1N0
519-348-8618
January 26, 2019
9 am
We are hosting a community book exchange whereby the community will drop off gently used books to specific locations the week prior to Jan 26th. On Sat. Jan 26th, the community will be invited to come and pick "new-to-you" books for FREE!
Ottawa Public Library
2019-01-27 2 PM
Richcraft theatre, Shenkman Arts Centre 245 Centrum Blvd
Orleans, ON / Ont K1E 0A1
613-580-2424 x41470
January 27, 2019
2 pm
Celebrating Family Literacy Day with a live performance by Propeller Dance! / Célébrons la journée de l’alphabétisation familiale avec une présentation de la compagnie Propeller Dance! Encourage early literacy by making storytelling, songs and music a part of your child’s daily life. / Encouragez l'alphabétisation en incorporant la musique et la chanson dans la vie quotidienne de votre enfant. Link: https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/celebrating-family-literacy-day-live-performance-propeller-dance-c%C3%A9l%C3%A9brons-la-journ%C3%A9e-de-l
Family Literacy Day Committee
2019-01-26 9 AM
201 Antrim St.
Peterborough, ON / Ont K9H 3G5
705-748-9177
January 26, 2019
9 am
Our local Family Literacy Day Committee plans a Saturday morning event at a local mall. There will be music, snacks and information about literacy provided by local organizations. Each child will receive a book and enjoy some craft experiences. Families are encouraged to attend this free, fun morning in Peterborough, Ontario.
Port Hope Public Library
2019-01-26 2 PM
31 Queen Street
Port Hope, ON / Ont L1A 2Y8
905-885-4712
January 26, 2019
2 pm
Authors Kevin Sylvester and Ted Staunton present the first two books in the new zany middle school series The almost epic squad - Mucus mayhem & What blows up. Four kids discover their weird superpowers & must save the world. Book sales courtesy of Furby House Books.
Shelburne Public Library
2019-01-27 1 AM
201 Owen Sound St
Shelburne , ON / Ont L9V 3L2
519-925-2168
January 27, 2019
1 am
Families are invited to the Shelburne Public Library for a variety of cozy weather-inspired crafts & stories. Participants will be able to find their next great read with our "Next Best Reads" jar!
The Blue Mountains Public Library
2019-01-27 10 AM
173 Bruce Street South
Thornbury, ON / Ont N0H 2P0
519-599-3681
January 27, 2019
10 am
Join us at the L.E. Shore library from 10:30am-12pm to celebrate Family Literacy Day. Come on down to the library for a special reading of the classic children's book "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White. We will have activities, crafts, and lots of FUN! All-ages program. Free. Please register.
Frontier College
2019-01-25 10 AM
1020 Dawson Road County Park Library
Thunder Bay , ON / Ont P7B 1K6
January 25, 2019
10 am
Frontier College and community partners will be hosting games, activities and Storytime for children and their families/caregivers. Each child will receive a free book from Frontier College to take home and enjoy.
Timmins Learning Centre
2019-01-26 12 PM
208 Third Ave (2nd Floor)
Timmins , ON / Ont P4N1E1
705-268-8900
January 26, 2019
12 pm
Story time (2:00pm); Food demos and sampling; Arts & Crafts; Pictures with Super Heroes; Meet furry dog friends Eva & Jasper Games, draws, prizes! Hot chocolate & snacks!
Timmins Pulic Library
2019-01-26 10 AM
320 Second Ave
Timmins, ON / Ont P4N 8A4
705-360-2623 ext 8522
January 26, 2019
10 am
Children and their families are encouraged to join us at the Timmins Public Library to celebrate family literacy day with the Timmins Rock hockey players. They will be reading stories with the hockey players, enjoying different literacy based activities and hot chocolate will be served. Every participant will also have the chance to win a family pass to one Timmins Rock hockey game.
Early Literacy Alliance of Waterloo Region
2019-01-27 10 AM
Conestoga Mall 550 King St. N.
Waterloo, ON / Ont N2L 5W6
519-743-0271 ext. 280
January 27, 2019
10 am
Come by the Conestoga Mall and help us celebrate Family Literacy Day. We will have interactive activities and stations set-up promoting all five of the early literacy practices, and performances by Erick Traplin and the French Children's Choir. Don't forget to join the Stop, Drop & Read movement at 11:30 and help us build a community of readers!
YMCA Cambridge Kitchener-Waterloo
2019-01-27 10 AM
Conestoga Mall 550 King St N
Waterloo, ON / Ont N2L 5W6
226-898-6600
January 27, 2019
10 am
This free event includes; interactive activities around the five practices of Early Literacy; Play, Talk. Sing, Read, Write, performances by local children's entertainer and a challenge to families to 'stop, drop and read' at 11:30am to break or start a reading record. Each child receives a book to take home.
YMCA Cambridge Kitchener-Waterloo
2019-01-27 10 AM
Conestoga Mall 550 King St N
Waterloo, ON / Ont N2L 5W6
226-898-6600
January 27, 2019
10 am
This free event includes; interactive activities around the five practices of Early Literacy; Play, Talk. Sing, Read, Write, performances by local children's entertainer and a challenge to families to 'stop, drop and read' at 11:30am to break or start a reading record. Each child receives a book to take home.
PE / Î.-P.-E
PEI Public Library Service
2019-01-26 10 AM
53 Wood Islands Hill Montague Rotary Library
Montague, PE / Î.-P.-E C0A 1R0
902-368-4649
January 26, 2019
10 am
Enjoy storytimes, games, sensory play, snacks, crafts and giveaways! In partnership with the PEI Literacy Alliance.
QC / Qc
Maison de la Famille de la Vallée du Richelieu
2019-01-25 10 AM
91, boulevard Cartier
Beloeil, QC / Qc J3G 6R4
450-446-0852
January 25, 2019
10 am
Nous ferons la lecture d'un conte en utilisant des marionnettes puis nous ferons une activité de bricolage en lien avec les personnages du conte et une chanson thématique.
Maison de la famille de Brossard
2019-01-25 9 AM
2210 rue André
Brossard, QC / Qc J4Z 2Z8
4506785222
January 25, 2019
9 am
Lancement de nos nouveaux livres pour le prêt de livres. Présentation de fiche de lecture et de questions de compréhension pour les petits
Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council
2019-01-20 2 PM
Chateauguay Municipal Library 25 Boulevard Maple, Châteauguay, QC J6J 3P7
Chateauguay, QC / Qc J6J 3P7
450-698-0342
January 20, 2019
2 pm
The Chateauguay Valley Literacy Council (CVLC) will be presenting the story ‘Stone Soup’ as an interactive reading activity. Children and parents will be invited to contribute while we explore reading techniques, vocabulary, and spelling in a fun and entertaining way. Age: 5 to 10 years old.
Bibliothèque Publique Dollard-des-Ormeaux
2021-01-27 2 PM
12001 boulevard de Salaberry
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC / Qc H9B 2A7
514-684-1496 x418
January 27, 2021
2 pm
From 2:00 - 4:00 pm, we will celebrate family literacy with families with new babies born in 2018. Story times, crafts and snacks for the whole family.
319 rue du Sanatorium
2019-01-30 10 AM
Lac-Etchemin
Lac-Etchemin, QC / Qc G0R 1S0
418-625-2223
January 30, 2019
10 am
We talk about the importance of reading with your children and we practice it together, parents with children when we meet this week. Also, we will do a special time for reading at home, when we go visit our family,for all the week before 31th january
Centre Communautaire Innovation Jeunes
2019-01-26 10 AM
1647 Rue Ste Catherine Ouest Suite 150
MONTRÉAL, QC / Qc H3H2K2
514-743-2558
January 26, 2019
10 am
The main event (10:30-12) will involve multilingual storytelling with our local councilor, as our FLD theme is #ReadYourWorld and our library displays will be showcasing our diverse, multilingual connection. We'll be partnering with a local bookstore to offer subsidised books, as well as hosting a book exchange. Several of our community resource partners will be on hand, particularly Frontier College, an organisation that runs literacy-promoting activities throughout the year. We'll have alphabet-themed snacks, alphabet colouring books donated by a local artist, and alphabet crafts (1:00-3:00)!
Centre Communautaire Innovation Jeunes
2019-01-25 10 AM
1647 Rue Ste Catherine Ouest Suite 150
MONTRÉAL, QC / Qc H3H2K2
514-743-2558
January 25, 2019
10 am
We're inviting local daycares to a morning of collective storytelling, pre-reading activities, and alphabet-themed snacks!
Jewish Public Library
2019-01-27 10 AM
5151 Cote Ste Catherine
Montreal, QC / Qc H3W 1M6
514-734-1369
January 27, 2019
10 am
Read some of Barbara Reid's stories and have the children create a special picture out of modelling clay – either a personalized letter of their name or replicate a picture they liked from her book.
La maison des familles de Saint-Laurent
2019-01-25 9 AM
1159 avenue Sainte-Croix, Saint-Laurent PQ h4l 3z2
Montréal, QC / Qc h4l 3z2
514-592-2512
January 25, 2019
9 am
Je fais la lecture de 3 contes et entre chaque conte chanson , production artistique et mouvement.
Family Ties Carrefour Famille New Carlisle
2019-01-26 10 AM
138 Gerard D. Levesque
New Carlisle, QC / Qc G0C 1Z0
(418) 752 7265
January 26, 2019
10 am
Join us for an amazing morning of winter wonderland themed crafts, storytelling, music, and games for all ages. There will be prize draws and snacks. Date: Saturday January 26th, 2019 Location: Town Hall New Carlisle Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Fédération québécoise des organismes communautaire Famille
2019-01-27 9 AM
Partout au Québec
Partout au Québec, QC / Qc J4P 2H6
(450) 466-2538
January 27, 2019
9 am
La Fédération québécoise des organismes communautaires Famille (FQOCF) et l’ensemble de ses membres soulignent la Journée de l’alphabétisation familiale en offrant de nombreuses activités qui célèbrent le plaisir de lire et d’apprendre en famille. Pour découvrir l'OCF près de chez vous et ses activités pour cette journée: http://www.fqocf.org/
Pointe-Claire Public Library
2019-01-27 2 PM
100, Douglas-Shand Avenue
Pointe-Claire, QC / Qc H9R 4V1
514-630-1218 #1628
January 27, 2019
2 pm
Family Games : To celebrate Family Literacy Day, come and play board games as a family in a lively and fiendly atmosphere. Literacy Unlimited will be at the Library to promote reading.
Morrin Centre
2019-01-26 10 AM
44 Chaussée des Écossais
Ville de Québec, QC / Qc G1R 4H3
4186949147
January 26, 2019
10 am
We will hold a Storytime session on Friendship as well as a Children's Writing Workshop in the afternoon.
Alpha-Témis
2019-05-08 9 AM
7D Des Oblats Nord
Ville-Marie, QC / Qc J9V 1H9
819-622-0304
May 08, 2019
9 am
Un atelier sur le lien d'attachement, offert aux familles et aux travailleurs. Atelier donné par le docteur Olivia Hernandez-Sanchez, médecin-conseil et experte en lien d'attachement. Il est primordial pour le bien-être de l'enfant que celui-ci noue un lien d'attachement sécurisant avec l'adulte qui prend soin de lui. Une halte-garderie est offert et une collation.
SK / Sask
Carnduff Branch Library
2019-01-30 5 PM
506 Anderson Avenue PO Box 6
Carnduff, SK / Sask S0C 0S0
306-482-3255
January 30, 2019
5 pm
January will be a kick-off to our new 6 month Family Literacy Program. We will be hosting one program a month. At our January event, we will be supplying a free meal of chili and buns and a fruit tray. We will be introducing our 6 month plan and playing a couple of games of Book Bingo - providing books as prizes. Our other program nights will include: Library Scavenger/Treasure Hunt, Playdough Event, Dominoes Night (using several different types of dominoes), Playing with Shapes Event and a Lego Event.
Carnduff Integrated Public Library
2019-01-30 5 PM
506 Anderson Avenue PO Box 6
Carnduff, SK / Sask S0C 0S0
306-482-3255
January 30, 2019
5 pm
This will be the first of 6 Literacy Events. This will be a kick-off event. We will be serving chili and buns and fruit. We will be hosting a Book Bingo event and outlining the following 5 monthly events.
Estevan Public Library
2019-01-27 1 PM
701 Souris Ave
Estevan, SK / Sask S4A 2T1
306-636-1621
January 27, 2019
1 pm
We will be setting up a story stroll at a local walking park. During this week-long event attendees will be able to read through pages of a story that will be posted along the trails. Attendees will also get a story stone to take home and use in retelling the story! This even runs from Monday, January 21st - Sunday, January 27th.
Nipawin Oasis Community Centre
2019-01-30 10 AM
504 Railway ave. West
Nipawin, SK / Sask S0E1E0
306-862-5551
January 30, 2019
10 am
Open house with free family literacy hands on stations for the whole family and all ages. Drop in anytime between 10-7 and come learn, make and explore numerous activities you can take to TALK, READ and PLAY at home with.
Prince Albert Literacy Network
2019-01-26 1 PM
Gateway Mall Unit 525 - 1403 Central Ave
Prince Albert, SK / Sask S6V 7J4
306-922-6736
January 26, 2019
1 pm
Will be hosting an event at the mall to create awareness around family literacy. Families will participate in activities around many of the different literacies. Free snacks will be provided and all families will go home with a free book!
Regina Public Library
2019-01-26 1 PM
2311-12th Avenue
Regina, SK / Sask S4P 3Z5
306-777-6109
January 26, 2019
1 pm
A city-wide celebration of Family Literacy Day with community story times, cake and family focused literacy activities.
Saskatoon Public Library
2019-01-27 2 PM
100 - 219 Ave K South
Saskatoon, SK / Sask S7M 2C7
306-975-7568
January 27, 2019
2 pm
C-c-c-come in from the cold and curl up together in your favourite PJs for some hot chocolate, prize draws and delightful stories to make winter melt away. Blankies and bunny slippers welcome.
Saskatoon Public Library
2019-01-27 2 PM
1635 McKercher Dr.
Saskatoon, SK / Sask S7H 5J9
306-975-7568
January 27, 2019
2 pm
C-c-c-come in from the cold and curl up together in your favourite PJs for some hot chocolate, prize draws and delightful stories to make winter melt away. Blankies and bunny slippers welcome
Southwest Literacy Committee
2019-01-31 9 AM
411 Herbert Street E.
Swift Current, SK / Sask S9H 1M5
306-778-5477
January 31, 2019
9 am
Since January 27, 2019 is on a Sunday, we will be celebrating the day on January 31 and February 1. On January 31, the event will be at Swift Current Library. On February 1, the event will be at public libraries in Ponteix and Shaunavon. At the events, on both the days, we will be inviting Grade 3 school children to attend the events and participate in arts and crafts and other activities arranged for the children. The book " Dangerous Dinosaurs" will be read. It is written by Freda Wishinski. Dr. Emily Bamforth, paleontologist at the T-Rex Centre in Eastend will be reading to the children and conducting a few activities. The event is open to the community. We hope many children will get interested in reading the other books in the series.
Parkland Regional Library - Family Literacy Hub
2019-01-23 1 PM
Box 5049
Yorkton, SK / Sask S0A 1S0
306-783-7022
January 23, 2019
1 pm
Family Literacy Day Party. Storytime, crafts, healthy snacks, with students Grades K - 2, and their families at Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex on the Cote First Nation. 1pm - 3pm.
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