Children & Youth Literacy Services

Provided by Chilliwack Learning Society

Various services for children, youth, and families, aimed to improve literacy.
The following programs are offered:
  • Bookworm Friends: Connecting children with adults to share the joys of reading, volunteers read with individual children, small groups, daycares, or classes in-person or online once a week. This free program fosters positive literacy experiences.
  • “Read While You Wait” Ladybug Book Bins: Bins of gently used children’s books are available at various locations throughout Chilliwack. These bins, marked by their joyful wooden ladybug design, provide books for young children to enjoy with their parents or caregivers while waiting for services.
  • StoryWalk®: StoryWalk® combines reading with physical activity. Laminated pages from a children’s book are displayed along a path, letting participants follow the story as they walk, promoting literacy, family engagement, and exercise. Materials can be borrowed for your own StoryWalk®.
  • The Ink & Imagination Youth Journaling Group: A free program for Chilliwack youth ages 17-26, offering a creative space to explore different journaling techniques, practice mindfulness, and build confidence—all while connecting with others. Participants will receive free journaling kits and refreshments. Sessions are 1.5 hours and held weekly in the evenings. Flexible attendance means you can join when it works best for you—no commitment to every session required. Sessions are available both online and in-person.(location TBD). For more information or to register, contact Tara Cummings at inkandimagination@chilliwacklearning.com.


Programs listed above are subject to change.

604-392-2404

Public email: info@chilliwacklearning.com

Website: https://chilliwacklearning.com/

#227, 8472 Harvard Place, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2P 7Z5

604-392-2404 (Bookworm Friends – Reading with Children)

Public email: kidsread@chilliwacklearning.com

Website: https://chilliwacklearning.com...

604-392-2404 (Read While You Wait” Ladybug Book Bins)

Public email: literacyoutreach@chilliwacklearning.com

Website: https://chilliwacklearning.com...

604-392-2404 (StoryWalk)

Public email: literacyoutreach@chilliwacklearning.com

Website: https://chilliwacklearning.com...

(Ink & Imagination – Youth Journaling Group)

Public email: inkandimagination@chilliwacklearning.com

Service is available in English.

Cost: No cost

Associated Programs/Services

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Availability

Service area: Chilliwack + show cities

Service area cities: Chilliwack

Service Types Provided
Education
Youth Services
Ways to Access
  • Includes the provision of goods
  • Provided in a group in-person

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