GVPL Literacy Week
Family Literacy Week Events (January 21 to 27, 2024)
Once Upon a StoryWalk
Indoor StoryWalk
Central Branch (Children’s Area, inside the library)
Sunday, January 21 to Saturday, 27 (open hours)
Outdoor StoryWalks
Juan de Fuca Branch (trail behind the library)
Saturday, January 27, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Saanich Centennial Branch (trail behind the library)
Saturday, January 27, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Join us for a StoryWalk, where individual storybook pages, mounted on signposts, are placed in a circuit. Children follow the narrative by visiting each signpost in sequence. Outdoor StoryWalks go ahead rain or shine; please dress appropriately. This is a drop-in event.
Everyone is welcome; an adult must accompany children.
In-Branch Activities: Incredible Shrinking Cupcake and Let’s Have a Family Party Scavenger Hunt
Participating GVPL Branches
Sunday, January 21 to Saturday, January 27 (open hours)
Embark on an adventure and discover at your own pace. Explore, learn, and enjoy these self-directed activities. Suitable for young minds eager for adventure.
Reading Recommendations
Join us in celebrating the magic of reading as a family with our specially curated list of picture books. This list is filled with engaging tales, beautiful illustrations, and stories that inspire conversation, laughter, and cherished moments. See the list here.
