Category: Community Programs

  • Kindness Cards Contest

    This is our 5th year of the Kindness Cards campaign, and as a way of saying thank you to all who make cards, letters, and artwork to contribute, we are hosting a prize draw!

    Kindness Cards Contest Rules:

    1. Contest is open to all participants who contribute cards to the campaign running December 2-17, 2024.
    2. Individual participants or families: One entry per participant/family member,.
      School Class Groups: One entry per class, to be made by the teacher of the class.
    3. Entry boxes will be located at Burns Lake Public Library only. There will be a card drop-off box at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union as well, but no entry boxes for the prize draw located there.
    4. When you drop off your card(s) at the Burns Lake Public Library, ask the library staff for an entry form for either the individual prize draw or the school class group draw. Submit your completed entry form in the appropriate contest box.
    5. All entries must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday, December 17, 2024.
    6. Winners will be randomly drawn from entries received.
    7. Four participating individuals can win a $25 Indigo Gift Card.
      One participating class can win a $200 Indigo Gift Card.

    We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Province of British Columbia, through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

  • 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.

  • Poem in Your Pocket Day

    April is National Poetry Month and one of the ways to celebrate is to participate in Poem in Your Pocket Day!

    Here’s how you can join in on April 18:
    -Select a poem and print it out on paper;
    -Carry it with you;
    -Share it with others at school, work, the library, park, or coffee shop;
    -Share it on Social Media using hashtag #PocketPoem.

    The Burns Lake Public Library will have copies of poems available for children to take home so they can share with their family, friends and teachers!

  • StoryWalk® – Daniel Finds A Poem

    April is National Poetry Month and to celebrate, Lakes Literacy and Burns Lake Public Library are partnering to bring a brand new StoryWalk® to Spirit Square park from April 2-15, 2024.

  • 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 💌

  • Literacy Task Force

    Lakes Literacy is a driving force for literacy in Burns Lake & the Lakes District. Our Task Force is always welcoming new community members to join us!

    What does the Task Force do?

    ⭐ We are a group of community partners who work together to develop and coordinate initiatives that promote literacy and lifelong learning in our local community.

    ⭐ We collaborate with Burns Lake’s Literacy Outreach Coordinator to provide direction on projects and initiatives.

    ⭐ We coordinate local initiatives like: StoryWalks, Imagination Library, Community Bookshelves, and up until its recent retirement, the Words on Wheels (W.O.W.) Bus!

    ⭐ We also support other organizations in their literacy programming, such as Family Literacy Week and Summer Reading Club, coordinated by Burns Lake Public Library.

    ⭐ Lakes Literacy is supported by Decoda Literacy Solutions. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

    What is the commitment?

    ⭐ We meet approximately three times per year in Burns Lake. Our next meeting is taking place on October 27 at 10am at Burns Lake Public Library’s MPR.

    Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Contact Ellie Jones, Literacy Outreach Coordinator at loc@lakesliteracy.ca.

  • 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