Category: Burns Lake Public Library

  • Kindness Cards for Seniors

    This year marks our 5th Annual Kindness Cards for Seniors campaign!

    Since 2020, community members of all ages have created thoughtful and kind Christmas cards, letters and artwork for seniors and elders living in Tweedsmuir House, Heritage Manor, Carroll Cottage & The Pines. After collecting all of the items, Lakes Literacy has organized them into packages and delivered them in time for Christmas 🎄

    💌 Kindness Cards may be dropped off at Burns Lake Public Library & Bulkley Valley Credit Union from December 2-17, 2024.

    💌 NEW THIS YEAR…

    For participating card-giving individuals and school class groups: enter our draw for prizes at Burns Lake Public Library when dropping off your cards! Visit here to read contest rules.

  • Poetry Month 2024

    Poetry Month 2024

    April is National Poetry Month and Lakes Literacy and Burns Lake Public Library are partnering to offer some fun poetry-themed activities throughout the month.

    Check out Burns Lake Public Library for featured poet book displays, and be sure to follow their social media pages for up to date information!

    Find more information about our StoryWalk® featuring “Daniel Finds A Poem” by Micha Archer here.

    Find more information about Poem In Your Pocket Day (April 18, 2024) here.

  • Family Literacy Week 2024

    Family Literacy Week 2024

  • Gift of Giving to Seniors

    Gift of Giving to Seniors

    🎄Our 4th Annual Gift of Giving Christmas Card Campaign is set to begin on December 1! 🎄

    We invite community members of all ages to participate:

    ✨Write a Christmas card, letter, or create a piece of artwork for Seniors/Elders living in Tweedsmuir House, Carroll Cottage, Heritage Manor, or the Pines;

    ✨ Drop off your creations between December 1 and 15 in the decorated collection boxes at either Burns Lake Public Library or Bulkley Valley Credit Union (Lakeview Mall, Burns Lake);

    ✨Lakes Literacy will deliver specially made packages of greetings to each location before Christmas!

    Last year, we collected over 400 cards, letters, and works of art during this campaign! Do you think we can exceed that this year?

    Practice those important letter & card writing skills and spread some kindness this holiday season 💌

  • StoryWalk®

    StoryWalk®



    In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Week, a StoryWalk® featuring Shi-shi-etko by Nicola I. Campbell will be featured at Spirit Square park in Burns Lake from September 25-October 2.

    Shi-shi-etko is a young Indigenous girl whose name means “she loves to play in the water.” This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of Shi-shi-etko’s final days before she will travel to residential school.

    It is a gentle and moving story of the loving families, close-knit communities and beautiful lives Indigenous children like Shi-shi-etko were forced to leave behind to attend residential schools. We hope this StoryWalk® provides an opportunity for community members of all backgrounds to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation throughout the week. It will remain installed during the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation event hosted by Burns Lake Native Development Corporation at Spirit Square on September 30 🧡

    As always, we thank our StoryWalk® partners in Burns Lake:

    🧡 Burns Lake Public Library for providing printing and laminating

    🧡 Bulkley Valley Credit Union for their financial support

    🧡 Village of Burns Lake Recreation for welcoming StoryWalks® at Spirit Square