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Welcome to the South Island Literacy website, a place where you can find information about local literacy programs, resources & support.

Foster literacy in British Columbia!

September is Literacy Month. During this month, Decoda Literacy Solutions leads a province-wide fundraising and awareness campaign that is based around UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, held yearly on September 8th. Literacy is Life raises awareness of the importance of literacy, and raises funds to support community-based literacy programs and initiatives across British Columbia. Check out the activities, contests and information about this exciting campaign. Go to: Literacy is Life!

Open Air Library

BooksmackRevamp Come enjoy the fresh ocean air and free books this summer at the Open-Air Library in Sidney, BC! Open Air Library runs this summer on Tuesday mornings (weather permitting). Everyone is welcome to select from a wide range of reading materials, and relax with a good book on our cozy blankets. Reading materials are…

Books for Breakfast

The Books for Breakfast program was started in 2007 by a dedicated Colwood pre-school teacher and a wonderful team of volunteers. This program has experienced great success since it began in Colwood, and now has been adapted to serve families in Victoria and on the Saanich Peninsula. Books for Breakfast program and hosts a…

Westshore Family Learning Tour

Learning is everywhere, learning is life. Non-formal and informal learning emphasize the integration of learning and living – in various contexts across family, community and work settings. Learning can happen anywhere and this event will showcase a variety of different activities and learning opportunities that families can experience. Various businesses and service providers will open…