Category: Community Programs
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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: We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Province of British Columbia, through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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®…
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Family Literacy Week 2024
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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…
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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…
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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…