Our 10th Annual Reach a Reader Campaign is Here!

We have officially kicked off our annual Reach a Reader campaign and it's all about Books for Kids! 

Every dollar raised in your community, stays in your community.

​Funds will go towards buying books, program materials, and offering FREE family literacy programs in your community. 

Don't wait, donate today!

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COVID-19 Update September 2020

CBAL is back up and running with offices open to serve all your literacy needs! In order to maintain the safety of all community members, staff and volunteers, please note that all offices and programs require people ages 6+ to wear masks, complete a self-check, use hand sanitizer when entering and leaving, and maintain physical distancing. 

Thank you for your cooperating and we look forward to supporting you and continuing with our work across the region!

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   Enjoy this months blog! My Brain on Books by Sayre Knight, Community Literacy Coordinator Slocan Valley.
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Telling Our Life Stories registration is now open!

CBAL has developed a three module series based on our popular Telling Our Life Stories (TOLS) program. This is an online program designed to inspire you to write about your life.  It is self-directed and can be done at your own pace.

Want to register?  Visit https://www.cbal.org/tols-registration.html and register today!

Learn more by watching our promotional video on our YouTube page:
https://youtu.be/jNsezBM2Mss


​Thank you to our regional funders:
  • College of the Rockies
  • Columbia Basin Trust                                                  
  • Decoda Literacy Solutions
  • Government of Canada
  • Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  • Province of BC
                   Ministry of Advanced Education
                   Ministry of Education
                   Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness (BCSIS)
  • Selkirk College