Centre for Family Literacy

10/15/2026

A big thank you to Amazon and First Book for helping put books into the hands of our community! 📚

Thanks to your generous donation of 500 books packaged into 100 book bags, we can continue supporting literacy and creating more opportunities for individuals and families to learn and grow together.

We’re grateful to Amazon’s DYB2 Delivery Station in Edmonton and First Book for helping make a difference through the power of books!

10/13/2026

10/07/2026

Looking for a story worth sharing this READ IN Week? Our friends at Edmonton Public Library are here to help! They’ve put together their top picks to help you find the perfect book for listeners of all ages: https://epl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/70923485/3099593177

10/06/2026

10/01/2026

📚 Save the date! The Family Literacy Conference is coming back to Edmonton in 2027!

Join us October 5–7, 2027, for three days of learning, connection, and conversation with people who are passionate about literacy and supporting communities.

✨ What you can expect:
• Inspiring keynote speakers
• Engaging sessions and workshops
• Practical ideas and resources to take back to your work
• Networking opportunities
• Community connection and shared learning
• New ideas, resources, and perspectives

This conference is for educators, practitioners, researchers, community organizations, volunteers, and anyone working to support people of all ages.
📅 Registration opens March 1, 2027
🎟️ Choose what works for you! 3-day registration is $599, with 1- and 2-day options also available.

Interested in sharing your knowledge and experience? Speaker proposals will be opening soon!

Save the date and watch for more details. We can’t wait to bring the family literacy community together again.

09/30/2026

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today, we honour Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never came home, and recognize the lasting impacts on families, communities, and generations of Indigenous Peoples.

Reconciliation begins with acknowledging the truth of our shared history. It also means making space to listen, learn, and reflect on the experiences and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples.

We encourage you to take time today—and throughout the year—to learn from Indigenous voices, stories, and teachings, and to consider the role each of us can play in the ongoing journey toward reconciliation. 🧡

09/25/2026

Today is Give Like Dolly Day! ❤️

Dolly believed that when you’re in a position to help, you should help. She gave generously, dreamed big for children and spent her life finding ways to make a difference in the lives of others.

Today, we’re carrying that spirit forward.

📚 We invite you to by supporting children in your own community. Find your local Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program and discover how you can help put books into the homes of children where you live.

🫶 Help bring books to your community: If the Imagination Library isn’t available where you live, learn how you can help bring a local program to your community. Visit imaginationlibrary.com and select your country from the main menu to explore how to get started.

Every community has an opportunity to give a little love, lend a hand and help a child dream a little bigger.

Find your local Imagination Library program and :
imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability