Tag Archive for: reading

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Summer Reading Club Starts (3-11 years)

Join your friends at the library this summer! Summer Reading Club is a fun, FREE program that encourages children to read while school is out.

Children earn a sticker for every week that they read at least 15 minutes a day. Everyone who reads for 7 weeks (or more!) will earn the Summer Reading Club medal!

All Summer Reading Club participants will also be entered into a draw to win more fun prizes.

Register and pick up your reading log in person at your nearest library, or join the province-wide online program at bcsrc.ca. You can also find contests, activities, and more at this website.

Visit nwpl.ca/src to learn more.

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Bite-Sized Lit: A Celebration of Short Story Month

Join us to celebrate Short Story Month this May with a panel of local authors specializing in the short story form. They will chat about the joys and challenges of writing short stories and will read from recent works. 

Panellists: Carleigh Baker, Shashi Bhat & Jen Currin

Carleigh Baker headshot  Shashi Bhat headshot  Jen Currin headshot

Panel Host: Cathy Stonehouse

Cathy Stonehouse headshot

This event will be presented in person at the New Westminster Public Library, and broadcast live via Zoom. All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link. Unfortunately the event will not be recorded.

BYO Book Club

Do you love chatting about books? Join our Bring Your Own (BYO) Book Club and come and chat about your current reads. Whether you loved it or hated it, there’s always something to say about the book you’re reading, and here’s your chance to share recommendations with others without following a regular book club schedule.

 

This event is drop-in.

French Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

French Immersion students who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen buddies to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Register here. 

French Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

French Immersion students who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen buddies to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Register below. If the program is full, please email youth@nwpl.ca to be added to the waiting list.

Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

Children who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen buddies to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Register here. 

Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

Children who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen buddies to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Register below. If the program is full, please email youth@nwpl.ca to be added to the waiting list.

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French Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

Children (ages 6-9 years) who can already read in French but need a little extra practice are paired with teen volunteers to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Please note this is not a formal tutoring session. Registration for the fall session is now closed.

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Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

Children (ages 6-9 years) who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen volunteers to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Please note this is not a formal tutoring session. Registration is required; please register below. If the program is full, please email youth@nwpl.ca to be added to the waiting list.

Teens who wish to volunteer as Reading Buddies must first become a volunteer with the City of New Westminster – visit our Teen Page for more information on how to volunteer.

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French Reading Buddies (6-9 years)

Children (ages 6-9 years) who can already read but need a little extra practice are paired with teen volunteers to read and do other activities together in a fun and encouraging environment. Please note this is not a formal tutoring session. Registration is required; register here.