Looking to fill Board Chair Position

August 8, 2023

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in your community??  The Fort St. John Literacy Society Board is looking to recruit for the volunteer Board Chair position effective as of our 2023 AGM (Date TBD – usually November).

If you are interested please email info@fsjliteracy.ca

5km Glow Run/Walk – Registration now OPEN!!

August 3, 2023

In celebration of Literacy Month- Help us Shine Some Light on Literacy!
1st Annual 5km Glow Run!!
Proceeds from this event will go towards our fundraising goal of $5,000 to expand our FREE programs offered to the community.
Registration will open August 1st.  To register please visit: Eventbrite Link
Limited spots available – every participant requires a registration regardless of age.
Please note that a signed liability waiver is required for ALL participants – collected at package pick up.
There will be prizes for:
1st and 2nd place runners
Best dressed individual and team.
We are also still looking for sponsorships for this event! To see our sponsorship package, please click 2023 Sponsorship Package
The Fort St. John Literacy Society was founded in 1990 and has since been dedicated to promoting a client centered vision of literacy to our community through the delivery of programs and lifelong learning opportunities. Literacy programs have a significant impact bettering the economic, social and civil life of our community

Imagination Library Receives Additional Support!

May 3, 2023

We would like to extend a BIG Thank YOU to all of the recent supporters of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library children’s book program!! It is because of amazing organizations like you that this program is made possible!

In the order they were received:

$1,500 Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.

$1,000 Canlin Resources Partnership

$5,000 CN

$1,500 ConocoPhillips Canada

$1,000 Home Hardware FSJ

2023 Spelling Bee – CANCELLED

March 23, 2023

We unfortunately had to cancel this event this year due to low registration
The Fort St John Literacy Society is busy planning the 4th annual Spelling Bee.
Thank you to Accent Dental & Apex Dental as well as  for making this event possible!
This year we are going to continue with the fundraising component, by encouraging each participant raise a minimum of $50 to participate. All of the proceeds will be directed towards enhancing and expanding our After School Homework Help Program.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday April 22, 2023 at Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School, with a light lunch at 12:00.
Registration opened March 1st.
For more information or to register, please email tmills@fsjliteracy.ca or
call 250-785-2110
The Fort St John Literacy Society is dedicated to delivering diverse community programming that promotes literacy and provides learning opportunities in a supportive setting.
We accomplish this by: promoting access to literacy programs, assisting in the development of community literacy activities, promoting public awareness of literacy issues and developing partnerships with local regional and governmental organizations. Literacy programs have a significant impact, bettering the economic, social and civic life of our community

Young Adult Book Club – March

March 23, 2023

We have open spaces in our Young Adult Book Club for March!!

Women’s Conversation Circle has open spots!

March 23, 2023

Newcomers welcome!! Join anytime🙂
Email: slsw@fsjliteracy.ca for more details.

Imagination Library gets more Support!!

March 23, 2023

We would like to extend a BIG Thank YOU to all of the recent supporters of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library children’s book program!! It is because of amazing organizations like you that this program is made possible!

In the order they were received:

Urban Systems Foundation Supports Imagination Library for October 2022

October 18, 2022

We would like to extend a BIG Thank YOU to Urban Systems Ltd. for their recent donation of $3,000 towards our Dolly Parton Imagination Library children’s book program through the Urban Systems Foundation!  This support one whole month of books in our community!

To date the Urban Systems Foundation has donated $10,100 towards this program, providing over 2,800 books for children right here in Fort St. John and surrounding areas!

Thank you again for all you do for our community Urban Systems Foundation!!

New Year’s Eve Celebration/Fundraiser is BACK!!

October 13, 2022

Join us for an evening of entertainment and celebration as we ring in the New Year!
100% of the event proceeds will be directed to the Fort St. John Literacy Society to enhance and expand the FREE literacy programs offered to the community!
Entertainment starts at 9PM. There will also be a 50/50 draw, as well as door prizes given away throughout the evening.
This is a 19+ event
TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 21, 2022
Tickets $59.99 +taxes/fees
Early Bird – ONLY the first 100 tickets $40+ taxes/fees, so act fast!!
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite OR at the Casino Cash Cage, Just Jacks and Pomeroy Hotel Fort St. John.  Click here for the direct link to purchase tickets.
If you wish to purchase a buffet dinner ticket hosted by Just Jacks please add to your purchase @ Eventbrite. Dinner tickets are $60 per person

Literacy Month

September 14, 2022

We are so excited to be celebrating Literacy Month!!  Please see below for our calendar of events and posters.

 

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