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.
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 
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.
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