QCRC

08/26/2026

So very sorry to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton. She was a great advocate for literacy and music and she changed so many lives. In 1995 Dolly Parton began her Imagination Library project, which sent an age-appropriate book to every child in the US every month until they were five. “My father could not read and write, and I saw how crippling that could be,” she explained. It expanded nationwide in 2000, internationally in 2006, and nearly 25m books are now distributed each year across the US, Canada, Australia, the UK and Ireland.
Bon voyage Dolly, you will be missed.

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07/23/2026

Check out this free webinar on Raising Digitally Resilient Kids hosted by Literacy Quebec!

💻 Free Webinar: Raising Digitally Resilient Kids

Join us for a conversation with Jessie Curell, Digital Literacy Advocate, Founder of Hands On Media Education, and Expert Speaker for MediaSmarts, on how to help children stay safe and confident online.

Jessie will share practical tips and tools for parents and caregivers, including:

-How to speak to your children about online safety
-An overview of online risk categories
-Resources and essential strategies to manage these risks

Learn how to start meaningful conversations and support children as they navigate the digital world.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/3K5S0sxZZi

07/08/2026

QCRC's new website is officially live!

What a journey this has been! Over the past several months, the QCRC team has poured a lot of time, thought, and hard work into creating a website that better reflects who we are, what we do, and the community we proudly serve. We're so excited to finally share it with you! Whether you're looking for information about our programs, events, or ways to get involved, we hope you'll find it easier than ever to connect with us.

A special thank you to Cagdas Yoldas Photography for bringing our vision to life. From designing and building the website to capturing our new staff photos, your creativity, expertise, and patience made this project possible.

Check it out at www.qcrc.org and have a great summer!

06/04/2026

Meet Sawem (pronouned Sah-Weem), QCRC's new Program Assistant!

Born and raised in Tunisia, Sawem moved to Ontario in 2015 and recently made Quebec her home. She brings creativity, strong communication skills, and the occasional batch of chocolate chip cookies to the QCRC team. Passionate about creating engaging learning experiences, she believes learning should be accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring for everyone. Her philosophy; knowledge is food for the soul, and everyone deserves a taste that suits their palate.

You'll undoubtedly be seeing a lot more of Sawem on QCRC's socials in the coming months. Please join us in giving Sawem a warm welcome!

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month Community!

At QCRC, we are proud to support a community where everyone is respected, included, and free to be themselves. Together, we create spaces where every voice matters and every story is valued.

Join us in celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the strength of community this month and every month.

06/01/2026

The Snail Mail Club has officially begun! To get things going this year we're sending away the first letters for our SMC kids. Quebec City Reading Council and Yamaska Literacy Council wishes all participating families a wonderful summer full of new friendships! Happy writing!

05/29/2026

That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the final Early Learning Café session of 2025-2026, and everyone who attended throughout the year! We hope you enjoy the books you borrowed and we look forward to seeing you again in September. Wishing you and your families a wonderful summer!

05/28/2026

Yesterday, we had the honour of presenting QCRC’s Bright Future Award at Centre de formation Eastern Québec Learning Centre year-end celebration. This award recognizes a student who has shown resilience, dedication, and growth throughout their learning journey. A special thank you to Quebec City English-speaking Community Foundation for generously funding this award and supporting learners in our community.

Congratulations to this year’s award winners! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what your bright futures hold!

05/07/2026

There’s still time to join the Snail Mail Club, but registration closes May 8th!

This fun and meaningful program gives children the chance to connect through handwritten letters, creativity, and community. Participants receive a kit with everything they need to get started, and this year, QCRC is excited to partner with Yamaska Literacy Council in Cowansville, giving kids from the Quebec City area the opportunity to connect with new friends a little farther away!

Already participated before? We’d love to welcome you back! Returning participants can register again and we’ll happily restock your child’s kit with the essentials.

Don’t miss out on this chance to create, connect, and spread a little joy through snail mail!
Register now: https://forms.gle/8vNCgHEGZL1hkR8Y9

05/01/2026

We had such a great time yesterday with the students from Centre de formation Eastern Québec Learning Centre during their very first cooking class at Ateliers et Saveurs. What a fun experience!