Greater Victoria Alliance for Literacy

Vancouver Island Regional Library’s branch in Sooke is hosting free English Conversation Groups on Thursdays from 5-6pm facilitated by Victoria Literacy Connection. More details can be viewed here Be sure to join!

Story Studio is hosting a workshop for teens facilitated by a professional screenwiter professor from UVic. Be sure to sign up here!

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy has announced its free online English Language Learning classes. Click here. For those needing help to access these online courses, please feel free to connect with Victoria Literacy Connection‘s adult programs, as they have free digital tutoring and an adult drop-in at their office at 830 Pembroke Street, A10, on…

GVAL member, Story Studio, has launched a national youth writing contest. Be sure to learn more about this fun opportunity by visiting their website here.

The Public Libraries Branch, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs has declared that nominations are now open for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award, (COFLA). The Council of the Federation Literacy Award recognizes outstanding achievement, innovative practice, and excellence in literacy in every province and territory. It was created in 2004 by Canada’s Premiers.…

Victoria Literacy Connection is hosting a quiz night fundraiser at the Belfry Theatre on May 30, facilitated by Benji Duke. A VIP whiskey and chocolate tasting event will follow. Be sure to get your tickets! We are still seeking silent auction items and sponsorships, so if you wish to contribute, kindly contact the VLC ED,…

It is that time of year again! It’s the 2025 Times Colonist Book Drive and Sale! This year’s book drive is April 19–20. Drop of your books at at the Victoria Curling Club at 1952 Quadra St. This year’s TC Book Sale is on May 3–4. Proceeds support literacy programs like ours — and every…

GVAL’s members put up a fun event at Hillside Centre to celebrate literacy. There were lots of fun activities for all ages. A big thanks to Hillside Centre and Bolen Books for allowing us to use their premises! Big hits were Story Studio’s story walks, the Superheroes of Victoria’s story time in superhero gear, Victoria…

A GVAL member organization is seeking a temporary ED to cover for a maternity leave. Deadline is June 13th, 2025. To apply, visit the following site: https://www.saltspringliteracy.org/job.html