Literacy in Kamloops

Pajama Storytime with Grandma & Grandpa
2025-01-28 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Vancouver) | Thompson-Nicola Regiona Library- North Kamloops, 693 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Enjoy songs & stories in your pajamas and across the generations.
This is a FREE Drop In Event for All Ages.

Youth Game Circuit Tournament
2025-01-28 15:00 - 17:30 | BGC Kamloops, John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Check out the Youth Room at the BGC Kamloops for some exciting game circuit challenges!
This is a FREE Drop In Event for Ages 11-19.

Mindful Painting
2025-01-28 15:00 - 16:00 | YMCA BC Kamloops – John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, Canada
Come and create some mindful art with us at the YMCA BC Kamloops! We will have a number of art stations set up for school age children.
This is a FREE Drop In Event for Ages 5+.

Seniors Recipe Swap
2025-01-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Thompson-Nicola Regiona Library- North Kamloops, 693 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Bring your favorite cookbooks and recipes to share! Discover new dishes and learn from each other’s cooking experiences at the Thompson-Nicole Regional Library.
This is a FREE Drop In Event for older adults.

Interactive Drop In Centre
2025-01-28 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-27 09:00 - 11:30 | YMCA BC Kamloops, John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, v2b0g6, Canada
Unplug and Play activities each day in the Interactive Drop In Centre at the YMCA-BC Kamloops John Tod Centre!
This is a FREE Drop In Event for Ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Learn, Sing and Play the Métis Way
2025-01-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Centre, 703 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join us in our Otipemisiwak Centre for interactive play, jigging, songs and learning about who the Métis are!
This is a FREE Event for Ages 0-5 years with a parent or caregiver.
Registration required: Email catherine.letourneau@gov.bc.ca or phone 250-554-9486

Zumbini
2025-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join us at the Kamloops Immigrant Services for a combination of music, dance, and FUN learning tools!
This is a FREE Event for families with children Ages 0-5.
Registration required: Email childmind@kcris.ca or phone 778-470-6101

Come Read with Me Volunteer Tutor Training
2025-01-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 1B9, Canada
Join us for a 3 hour volunteer tutor training where you will learn simple strategies and word games to help build your young readers’ fluency and confidence.

Family Fun Swim
2025-01-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Westsyde Pool & Fitness Centre, 859 Bebek Rd, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
The City of Kamloops invites you to make a splash with the whole family at the Westsyde Pool!
This is FREE Drop In Event for All Ages.

Taiko Show & Tell Mini Workshop
2025-01-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 160 Vernon Ave, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join us at the Kamloops Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre for a fun and interactive Taiko Mini Workshop where you can learn about Japanese drumming and try it out yourself!
This is a FREE Event recommended for Ages 10+
Registration Required: Taiko Show & Tell Mini Workshop Tickets | Eventbrite

Family Tech Tinker Time
2025-01-26 12:00 - 15:30 | Thompson-Nicola Regiona Library- North Kamloops, 693 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Play with Legos and Keva and games, oh my! Discover all the fun kits and activities available at the library.
This is a FREE Drop In Event for All Ages.

Snowshoe at Stake Lake
2025-01-26 09:00 - 16:00 | Overlander Ski Club, 5140 Lac le Jeune Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Hosted by PacificSport Interior BC and Overlander Ski Club. Enjoy a day in the snowy trails at Stake Lake. Free snowshoe pass for all participants ($5 value).
This is a FREE Drop In Event for All Ages.

Sledge Hockey
2025-01-25 17:00 - 18:00 | McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre – Olympic Ice, 1655 Island Parkway, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Present by PacificSport Interior BC – come and try out a new sport! Open to all abilities. Recommended for Ages 5+. All equipment is provided.
This is a FREE event for all ages. Registration required: Login to PerfectMind

High Arctic Expedition: John Dunn
2025-01-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Thompson-Nicola Regiona Library- North Kamloops, 693 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join us at the Thompson Nicole Regional library for a talk on a lightweight, unsupported 55-day journey in the high Arctic, navigating diverse terrain with minimal gear.
This is a FREE Drop In event for Adults and Seniors.

Family Fun Swim
2025-01-25 12:30 - 14:30 | YMCA BC Kamloops – Downtown, 400 Battle Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Have a SPLASH connecting and spending time together as a family at the YMCA!
This is a FREE Event for All Ages.
Registration Required: Activity detail | ActiveNet – Online Recreation Activities or phone 250-372-7725

Chinese Activities & Crafts
2025-01-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Kamloops Museum and Archives, 207 Seymour Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Join the Kamloops Museum and the Kamloops Chinese Cultural Association and Kamloops Chinese Freemasons to learn more about Chinese textiles and participate in fun crafts and activities!
This is a FREE Drop In event for All Ages.

Family Fun Zone: Adventure Awaits!
2025-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Thompson Nicola Regional Library Downtown, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C2A9, Canada
Adventure awaits on Saturday mornings at the Thompson Nicola Region library! Join us for a variety of programming around arts, sciences, games and more!
This is a FREE Drop In event for All Ages.

ABC Family Literacy Day
2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | YMCA BC Kamloops, John Tod Centre, 150 Wood Street, Kamloops, BC, v2b0g6, Canada
The 2025 ABC Family Literacy Day is an exciting, free, FUN family event to kickoff our annual Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week. Tons of Free activities for families with the help of many community partners all under one roof. This year, the event will be hosted at the John Tod Centre.
This is a FREE Event for families with children Ages 0-5.
For more information check out the Kamloops Early Years Centre and Child Care Resource & Referral Facebook Page.

Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week
2025-01-25 - 2025-02-01 | Kamloops, BC, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
This annual event is focused on raising awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in literacy-related activities as a family. We encourage families to find opportunities to connect more with each other, and spend time doing an activity together that builds literacy skills. This week of FREE activities from a variety of hosting organizations, provides a great opportunity for families to check out some of the amazing offerings in our community to help support literacy journeys across the ages and stages. Check out our 2025 Activity Schedule for January 25 – February 1, 2025!
For information on the scheduled activities visit our Events Calendar.

Kamloops Who-Ville
2024-12-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-07 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour, Powwow Trail, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Who-Ville Kamloops is extremely happy to announce its return to the Powwow Arbour, thanks to the continued support of Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc.
This event is to support Literacy in Kamloops and we ask for a new or very gently used children’s book. Cash donations are also welcome and 100% of the proceeds go to support Literacy. Visit the Kamloops Who-Ville Facebook Page for details and updates.

Kamloops Who-Ville Sensory Friendly Night
2024-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc Powwow Arbour, Powwow Trail, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Who-Ville Kamloops is proud to announce a sensory friendly families only night at the Powwow Arbour, thanks to the continued support of Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc.
This event is to support Literacy in Kamloops and we ask for a new or very gently used children’s book. Cash donations are also welcome and 100% of the proceeds go to support Literacy. Visit the Kamloops Who-Ville Facebook Page for details and updates.

Come Read With Me Volunteer Tutor Training
2024-10-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent, Kamloops, British Columbia, V2B 1B9, Canada
Description of CRWM Volunteer Tutor training for Events calendar: Do you have 2 hours a week during school hours to read one-on -one with young students? No experience is necessary but you must have good English language skills. Tutors read with 3 students for 30 minutes each for about 12 weeks. This one-on-one time increases students’ self-confidence, improves their reading fluency and comprehension and builds a positive attitude towards reading. To register for a Training Session contact Cami at cami.literacyinkamloops@gmail.com or 250.573.1785.
