To see a calendar of program times for Kaslo & Area, click here

Parent and Child Time - A drop-in program where parents can spend time with their young children while enjoying the company and support of other parents. Enjoy circle time, toys, crafts, books, exploration activities, snacks and a lending library of parenting books and videos.
Kaslo Family Centre – Mon. & Wed. 9:30-11:30
Proctor Hall – Friday 10:00-12:00

Parent-Child Mother Goose - Rhymes and songs are taught to parents and their young children. It’s a fun and informal way to help develop a child’s early literacy skills. Programs available for 0 – 2 ½ and 2 ½ - 4 year olds. A snack is provided. Programs are advertised and pre-registration is required.
Kaslo Family Centre – Saturday 10:00-11:30

Books for Babies - Each new baby in the community receives a bag which contains a “Read to Me Bib”, a book, a CD and information about programs for parents with young children.
Ongoing

Families Behind Books - This annual book drive collects gently used children’s books and redistributes them to families around Meadow Creek, Kaslo and Balfour. New books are purchased and given out to children whose families receive a Christmas hamper.
November

Scrabble Club - All levels of Scrabblers are welcome and we supply the games!
Kaslo Public Library – Thursdays 6:00-8:00

Parents Reading Children Succeeding - This program shares ideas and activities with parents that will help them to support the learning and emerging literacy skills of their preschool children. A snack is provided. The program is advertised and pre-registration is required.
To take place in January

Family Night Out - A whole evening of family fun designed around a special theme. Parents and children of all ages can spend time together exploring, playing and learning. A snack is provided.
To take place in January, February and March

Family Literacy Week - Throughout the community, events are held to celebrate literacy.
Week of January 27

ESL Tutoring - Programs for adult ESL learners who wish to improve their conversation skills.
Starting in January

Authors’ Series - Authors share their books and adventures in writing. Both children’s and adults’ authors participate in this series.
To take place this fall and winter

Stress Free Reading at Home Workshop - This parent workshop offers practical tips on how to help children with their reading at home. Ideas and materials are shared and questions and concerns are addressed. A great take-home booklet is provided.

Speaker Series - Guest speakers share their knowledge and stories on a wide range of topics of interest to adults.
To take place this winter.

For more information about Kaslo Family Literacy programs contact:

We would like to thank our community partners and funders: North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society, Kootenay Lake Family Network, Kaslo Public Library, Interior Health Authority, Selkirk Collage (Kaslo) and School District No. 8.