Literacy Alberni Society

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Literacy Alberni Society

Literacy Alberni provides educational support to learners of all ages through a range of programs and activities.

We are located on the territories of the Tseshaht and Hupacasath First Nations in Port Alberni.

03/18/2026

From the Migrant Rights Network:

"Bill C-12 has passed Senate and will become law soon.

Are you a migrant worried about how Bill C-12 might affect you?

Do you support migrants and want to understand what comes next?

Join our emergency town hall on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5pm PST on Zoom to get updates, learn how to get ready, understand possible impacts, and discuss how we can respond together.

Migrant Rights Network is a migrant-led coalition fighting for justice, dignity, and permanent resident status for all."

03/07/2026

THE LINES OF HARMONY: A CREATIVE JOURNEY TO BALANCE

Join us for this free workshop!

DISCOVER THE METHOD: Experience Neurographica — a meditative art technique to align your thoughts and emotions

THE GOAL: Find your inner peace, unlock hidden resources, and create your own visual harmony

NO ART SKILLS NEEDED: If you can draw a line, you can create something beautiful and meaningful

YOUR GUIDE: Led by a Future Psychologist & Dedicated Port Alberni Volunteer Tetiana Radkova

OUR COMMUNITY: Proudly hosted by Literacy Alberni

JOIN US: March 20th at 2pm - Christian Reformed Church Annex Classroom

Space is limited, so sign up today: https://literacyalberni.ca/lines-of-harmony-signup/

02/14/2026

❤📚 Tomorrow is Valentines Day AND International Book Giving Day!
It’s not a coincidence that International Book Giving Day falls on the same day as Valentine’s Day. International Book Giving Day is about two things: a love of books and a love for fellow human beings.

😃 It is a day to share your love of books with someone — especially children — who might not have access to as many books as you do.

💡 Ideas to celebrate

🎁 1. Leave a book somewhere

Next time you’re at the doctor’s, you can “accidentally” leave your favorite book for someone else to find and pick up. You can leave a nice note on the first page saying whoever picks the book up is free to read and pass it on to the next person. That way, you start a book-gifting culture and make a difference in the lives of many people.

📚 2. Organize a book exchange program

It’s not just about giving books out — you can also exchange them. You can start a book exchange program in your local community so everyone gets to benefit from each other’s library. You can have one program for kids and another for adults. It’s a great way to share love within the community and strengthen everybody’s love of reading.

✅ 3. Donate to a local library or literacy organization.

Our libraries are underfunded. You can help out by donating some gently-used or new books to your local library or any non-profit that focuses on sharing books with those who cannot access them.

Community literacy organizations across BC need support too. They are the front line for distributing books in your community.
🔗 Give a book to your local literacy group or find all the ways to Give a Book through Decoda Literacy Solutions at decoda.ca/give-a-book-to-grow-our-library/

02/06/2026

This is a 7-week program that covers a multitude of disciplines including 3d printing, CNC machines, plastic recycling, and more. In partnership with North Island College and The Government of British Columbia, the Alberni Valley Makerspace is sharing with students resume boosting knowledge in a variety of manufacturing skills. This program is fully funded for students that have lost work due to Tariffs, Artificial Intelligence, or Forestry adjacent complications.

01/27/2026

We're always looking for more tutors for our adult English language learners! It's a super rewarding experience. You can connect with interesting people and help grow our community!

If you or someone you know is interested, reach out to us: [email protected]

01/07/2026

To close out the year and celebrate the holidays, we held two amazing events: Our winter potluck dinner, and our Winter Wonderland ice skating session.

Thank you to all who attended, and we hope to see you all and more at our future events!

12/30/2025

Just before Christmas, these helpful little elves filled up the Little Library at the Harbour Quay! A big thank you to them (and to their mom, Chloe Roberts!)

If you need to make room on your bookshelves after a good Christmas haul, consider donating your used books! Your donations can be dropped off at the Recycling Depot on 3rd Avenue. Just let them know you're dropping off books for Literacy Alberni and they'll point you in the right direction!

12/07/2025

If you've been uptown lately, you've probably noticed the wonderful work that Sheri Reed has done on our holiday display on the Coulson building on the corner of 3rd and Mar.

If you haven't seen it yet, next time you're in the area, stop by to see all of the windows decorated by local organizations!

Thank you to Sheri and to all of our volunteers, and happy holidays!

11/23/2025

This weekend, we refilled the Little Libraries at Save-On-Foods and Quality Foods! Check the photos for some of our favourites, including some great Christmas books for the kids.

If you have books to donate, you can drop them off at the Recycling Depot. Just let them know you have books for Literacy Alberni's Little Libraries.

(We're also doing our best to remove things that don't belong, including Druthers newspapers, when we see them. If you notice these at any of our libraries, please let us know so we can remove them: https://literacyalberni.ca/contact/ )

11/16/2025

Happy Sunday! This weekend, we restocked the Little Libraries at the Harbour Quay, the ACRD office (rear entrance on 4th), and Buy Low. Lots of kids books and a good mix of others too!

The top shelf of the ACRD office library has a giant book of info on Canada with tons of gorgeous photos so check it out if that's something you're into!

For the full list of our Little Library locations, check https://literacyalberni.ca/little-libraries/

11/08/2025

We had a great turnout for the final Coffee Celebration of the year, with many faces old and new—too many to fit into one photo! Thanks to everyone who joined us!

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Port Alberni, BC

Telephone

+12507237323

Website

https://literacyalberni.ca/

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