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Book Lending (Powell River Public Library)
To provide an extensive collection of materials that meet the recreation and information interests of Powell River
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: 4411 Michigan Avenue
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Hours of Operation are as follows:
Monday, Thursday:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:
Saturday:
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10-6
10-8:30
10-5
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The Library is jointly funded by the City of Powell River, the Powell River Regional District and the Province of British Columbia.
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Book Lending (Sliammon Library Project)
A special collection of Library materials at Ahms Tah Ow School which supports reading for recreation, education and information. The aim is to raise awareness of literacy, and support school success.
Ahms Tah Ow School
604-483-9646 ext 232
Location: 6686 Sliammon Road
Email: gbrach@sd47.bc.ca (Head Teacher)
Website: www.ahmstahow.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Serving all Sliammon citizens.
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K-12 Language Arts
To reinforce and strengthen reading and writing skills in school-aged children.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: 4351 Ontario Avenue
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: All students in the school district are served.
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Kla ha men Language Program
To introduce the Sliammon language to Sliammon First Nations students, as well as non-First Nations students. To give them a basis in the language so they can continue learning. To reintroduce Sliammon language to families in the community.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: James Thompson Elementary School, Oceanview Middle School, Brooks Secondary School, afternoon kindergarten and pre-school programs in Sliammon
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: The long-term goal of this program is to see the whole community fluent in the language, to archive the language, to work with elders, and to promote cross-cultural acceptance and understanding. Students from K-12 are served by this program within the school system.
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Lending Library (PRACL/SCD)
To provide educational information on parenting, specific disabilities, and child development.
PRACL (Powell River Association for Community Living)
604-483-4042
Location: 7055 Alberni Street (Jean Pike Centre for Children and Youth)
Email: info@pracl.ca
Website: www.pracl.ca/pracl/infant.html
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Serves families being served by PRACL or SCD, as well as the community at large.
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Literacy, Large-print & ESL Materials, CNIB Books-on-Tape and Daisy Discs
To provide materials that support the enjoyment of literature and information needs of people who are print-impaired.
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: 4411 Michigan Avenue
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Serving people with vision, motor or cognitive disabilities that impair their ability to use print materials.
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Lund Library (Lund Community Society)
To foster community involvement through educational, recreational, cultural and spiritual endeavours.
Lund Community Society
604-483-9000
Location: 9654 Larsen Road, Lund
Email: See this page for the appropriate email contact:
Website: www.lundcs.org
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Serves the residents of the Malaspina Peninsula.
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Read for the Top - Red Cedar Book Awards (SD #47)
To increase amount of reading that students do and to increase the profile of reading.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: Oceanview Middle School, Assumption Catholic School, Ecole Cote du Soleil, Kelly Creek Elementary School, Grief Point Elementary School, Edgehill Elementary School, Henderson Elementary School, James Thompson Elementary School, Texada Elementary School.
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Contact the School District for more information.
Other information: there is a budget for books, medallions, plaques, incentives, gift certificates for books and prize money.
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Townsite Intergenerational Program (TIP)
To facilitate relationships between seniors and youth, to promote increased social involvement of seniors, to encourage reading with children, to familiarize seniors and youth with computers.
St. David's and St. Paul's Anglican Church in the Townsite
604-48
Location:
Email:
Website: N/A
Day/Time:
Other information:
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Transition Classrooms (SD #47)
To provide a program where less able students will make progress and feel successful geared to their specific entry level.
School District #47
604-485-6271
Location: Oceanview Junior Secondary School
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: ongoing
Other information: Serves students in Grades 8 and 9 who struggle in core academic areas, specifically English and Math.
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Whoop-di-doo: Storytelling for Grown-ups (Powell River Public Library)
To celebrate the tradition of storytelling and foster love for this form of literacy.
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: Events are held at the Max Cameron Theatre
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Contact library for more information on upcoming events.
Other information: Along with the Powell River Public Library, this program is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Powell River Literacy Council.
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