The Sunshine Coast Literacy Council supports projects that enhance literacy for locals. Discover the many projects we are funding in 2010 by clicking here.

Join us on June 1st 2010 for a networking event at Roberts Creek Hall celebrating literacy! 
3pm – 5 pm

Events are free and drop-in

Family Fun in Sechelt – Saturday, January 23, 9 am to noon

9:00 am to 10:15 am
Pancake breakfast at the Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, provided by the Sunshine Coast Lions Club

10:15 am to 11:00 am
Storytime with an RCMP Constable and tour of the Sechelt RCMP detachment

11:15 am to Noon
Storytime with the Fire Chief and tour of the Sechelt Firehall

10:30 – Noon
Birthday Party at Sechelt Public Library for all babies born on the Sunshine Coast in 2009

10:30 – Noon
Family Fun Math at the Sechelt Public Library.  Discover hands-on activities that you can do with your kids to help them develop a positive attitude to and an understanding of numbers and math.  Drop in with the kids and try out activities together.

For residents of Pender Harbour and Egmont :  A bus will take families to Sechelt for the morning activities.  Meet at the elementary school at 9:00 am sharp on Saturday, January 23.  If you live in Egmont call Jan Smalley, Coordinator, Pender Harbour Community School for information about car pooling.  Phone 604-883-9837

Aboriginal Children’s Books – Reading with the Bear

Monday, January 25, 4:30 to 7:00 pm

Gibsons Heritage Building, 805 Gibsons Way

Celebrate Literacy Week on the Sunshine Coast with this event for families:

READING WITH THE BEAR
where: Gibsons Heritage Building, 805 Gibsons Way, Gibsons, BC
When: Monday January 25th, 2010 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm (drop-in, stay as long as you like)
What: A book chat

We’ll look together at examples of children’s books written by Aboriginal authors or with Aboriginal culture as a theme.Learn about the books, learn about reading and responding to these stories with your family, enjoy having the books read to you by the Bear!

Welcome Grandparents and Parents – with or without your children. Books appeal to children ranging from Early Years to Grade 7.


                                                                         

The Sunshine Coast Literacy has issued a Call For Proposals offering funds for local projects that support literacy. Please click on the link below to access the Application Form. You may also contact Sandy Middleton to get a print copy of the Application Form

Please click on the link below to read about the Call For Proposals.