Family Night Out : an evening program for families with children of all ages. Family activities,
Mother Goose circle time, family games, storytelling and multi-age group activities are all part
of this fun time together. A light evening meal will be provided. Thursdays, October to May,
5:30-7:30 in Room 129 at the Early Years Centre. (Leap Land will also be open for families
with children under 6)
Parent Reading Workshops share strategies, materials and stories with
parents to help lessen the stress and increase the enjoyment of reading at
home. Parents have the opportunity to ask specific
questions and discuss concerns around supporting their child’s
reading. Call for upcoming dates.
Community Book Exchange offers free books for all ages to borrow and
bring back or keep and treasure. Locations include:
Community Centre, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, the Food Bank,
Family Laundry, Okanagan College, Public Health and QV Hospital waiting
room. In addition, there is a free street library at Mackenzie and 3rd.
Other Projects:
Roots of Empathy Community
Partnership
Literacy Awareness Events
(including Family Literacy
Day)
Books Everywhere initiative
Literacy Directory (call for your
free copy)
For information on literacy and
learning opportunities for all
ages in Revelstoke, contact the
Revelstoke Community Literacy
Coordinator at 250-805-2305.
For information on the volunteer
adult literacy program contact
Okanagan College at
250-837-4235
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