Family Literacy Day is a nationwide celebration of reading and learning together. This year’s theme invites families to turn mealtime into a fun, flavourful way to grow and learn—from following recipes and writing shopping lists to sharing stories around the kitchen table.
Celebrate with us by sharing your favourite recipes and enjoying Family Literacy Day activities at the library!
Flavours of Home
January 12 - February 1
Families are invited to share their own cherished recipes, which will be displayed in the library as part of our community recipe collection. Submit your favourite recipe to the main floor Information Desk, then explore tasty creations from other families to inspire your next family meal.
Breadtime Stories (Registered)
Sat Jan 24, 10:30 - 11:00 am
Kick off Family Literacy Day with a delicious storytime featuring Cristina Quintero, accomplished author of The Only Way to Make Bread.
Family Fun Feast (Drop-in)
Sat Jan 24, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gather around the table at the library! Sample fresh breads and baked delights from nearby bakeries and discover how mealtime is a wonderful way for families to learn and connect. If you’d like, bring along a non-perishable item for the Food Bank to help share the joy of good food with neighbours in need.
Looking for more ways to bring literacy to the table? Here are some resources to get you started!
- Family Literacy Day (ABC Life Literacy Canada)
- Early Literacy and Recipe Fun
- Learning in the Kitchen
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