Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy - Golden

10/13/2026

✨ It’s Launch Day! 📚💛
WELCOME TO YEAR 16 OF CBAL’S BOOKS FOR KIDS CAMPAIGN!



For 16 years, this campaign has been powered by community. One donation at a time, one pair of socks purchased at a time. Together, we’re making sure children, youth, and families across the Boundary and Basin can access free books and local literacy programs!


💫 Be part of the Books for Kids campaign!

Buy some Blue Sky Clothing socks at Kootenay Savings or the CBAL office.

Donate online at cbal.org

Donate by e-transfer (please contact us for details)

Donate by cheque (please contact us for details)



For more info, contact CLOC name: Kim Weatherall

📱 250-439-9665

📩 [email protected]

🌐 cbal.org/booksforkids/



Photography by Larissa, Columbia Valley Credit Union

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

People always ask how they can give back to CBAL – becoming a member is a great way. Individual memberships start at $2.

Sign up here: https://cbal.simplesurvey.com/f/s/agmmembership

Come and help us celebrate all things literacy!

Join us on Zoom or in person. Memberships start at $2 and you are not just supporting a great cause - you will get access to free professional development opportunities!

Register for the AGM, become a member - or both!

https://cbal.simplesurvey.com/f/s/agmmembership

10/03/2026

📚 Gently Used Book Donations Wanted! 📚

I’m looking for gently used books to help build up some book collections here in Golden — for kids, young adults, and adults.

If you have books sitting on a shelf that you’ve finished with and would love to give them a second life, I’d be happy to take them! ❤️

Free donations only, please. Books should be in good, readable condition.

If you have a box or a few books to donate, send me a message and we can arrange a drop-off/pickup. 📖✨

Thank you, Golden! 💛

10/01/2026

October is German Heritage Month, Canadian Islamic History Month, Latin American Heritage Month, and Women’s History Month in Canada. Learn more and celebrate how each has contributed to multiculturalism and diversity across the country through the link in our event calendar at https://ekzip.ca/events/