Basic Computer Skills Tutorials (Vancouver Island University)
Helping adults to become computer literate for employment and independent purposes.
Vancouver Island University
604-485-2878
Location: 3960 Selkirk Avenue
Email: N/A
Website: www.pr.viu.ca
Day/Time: See VIU course calendar for schedule.
Other information: Visit the website to find out more information about programs, services, and appropriate contact information for departments.
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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)
To support reading for recreation, education and information. 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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Books on Wheels (Powell River Public Library)
To deliver bags of materials to the homes of homebound Library patrons.
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 all those who are homebound due to illness or age. Contact the library for more information.
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Community Adult Literacy & Learning (CALL)
To provide adult literacy services in a community-based, non-institutional setting.
PREP Society
604-413-1021
Location: Model Community Office Building on Marine Avenue (above the bowling lanes)
Email: call@prepsociety.org
Website: www.powellriverliteracy.ca/CALL/index.html
Day/Time: September - June
Other information: Serving all adults who need one-on-one tutoring to increase basic literacy skills, as well as numeracy, computer literacy, and other essential skills. For more information on being a tutor or learner, contact coordinator Deb Calderon.
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Kurzweil 3000 Software
To boost accessibility to electronic resources for those with disabilities.
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 all those with disabilities in Powell River.
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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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Library Book Clubs (Powell River Public Library)
To provide a Library venue and support for book club discussion groups.
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: 4411 Michigan Avenue
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Contact library for more information.
Other information: N/A
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Literacy & ESL Materials
To provide increased skills, employment, and post-secondary programs for ESL learners.
Vancouver Island University
604-485-2878
Location: 3960 Selkirk Avenue
Email: N/A
Website: www.pr.viu.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Funded throught AVED.
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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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Memoir Writing for Seniors (Powell River Public Library)
To provide an opportunity for seniors to write stories from their lives.
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: 4411 Michigan Avenue
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Contact library for more information.
Other information: There are 10 participants per 7-week session; multiple sessions are planned.
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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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Traveling Storytimes for Adults (Powell River Public Library)
To build an appreciation for language and literacy, to demonstrate and introduce caregivers to skills involved with language development and sharing books with cognitively delayed adults.
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: PRACL Free Spirit Club and PRACL Community Living (7055 Alberni Street)
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Contact library for more information.
Other information: Serving cognitively delayed adults.
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Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor Program (Vancouver Island University)
To develop skill level necessary to: attend ABE program, increase independence and self esteem, be employed
Vancouver Island University
604-485-2878
Location: 3960 Selkirk Avenue
Email: N/A
Website: www.pr.viu.ca
Day/Time: Contact VIU for more information.
Other information: Serving adults; this and the CALL program are closely linked.
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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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