Countdown to Winter Break with CFL!
We are counting down the days until we are closed for the winter break! We all have different ways to spend the holidays and we wanted to share with you what our staff favourites are. If you are looking for holiday books, movies, songs, recipes, must-visit places in Edmonton, and more check out the ones […]
Amazon Wishlist
Looking for an alternative way to support the Centre? We’re excited to introduce our Amazon Wishlist! Our wishlist is filled with items that directly support our learners, tutors and volunteers, from books and educational materials to essential supplies. It’s simple: just browse our wishlist, select the items you’d like to donate, and have them shipped […]
Second Annual Tutor Appreciation Day
We are excited to celebrate our second annual Tutor Appreciation Day on Friday, October 20th! Our tutors don’t just help with literacy skills; they build trust, instill confidence, and share genuine excitement as learners make progress toward their goals. Tutors enrich the lives of their learners and the impact of their work is felt by […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
Every year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the children who never came back from residential schools, the survivors of these schools, and the families and communities affected by them. Public acknowledgment of the sorrowful history and enduring consequences of residential schools plays a crucial role in the journey […]
Links fore Literacy Charity Golf Tournament 2023
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and supporters who made our annual Links fore Literacy Charity Golf Tournament an unforgettable success! Your generosity and support fuelled our event’s triumph and helped us raise vital funds for our COW (Classroom on Wheels) Bus Program! Thank you to our sponsors: A huge shoutout to all the golfers, […]
Looking Back on Summer Events
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our annual Literacy in the Park Day so much fun! We loved seeing all of your happy faces! A special thanks to our volunteers and partners who came out and helped with the fun. We were able to give away over 200 new books to all who attended. The […]
CFL Summer Activities
Summer has arrived and our programs are taking a break until the fall. We love having fun with literacy and want to share some activities each week over the summer. Literacy is more than just reading and writing and it should be FUN! Follow our social media or this page, to access a new activity […]
Celebrating Canada Day 2023
Canada Day, celebrated on July 1st, is a day of great significance and celebration for Canadians across the country. Canada Day commemorates Canada’s rich history, diverse culture, and the spirit of unity that binds its people together. It is a day to reflect and honour the contributions of past generations and celebrate the cultural mosaic […]
CFL Summer Book Club
Are you looking for a fun way to support your child and family’s literacy development through our program and school breaks? Join our Summer Book Club where we will be providing you with all the materials you will need to explore the classic children’s book- Charlotte’s Web! We will provide you with the books, a […]
Pride Season 2023: Celebrating 2SLGBTQI+ Persons in Canada
In Canada, the Pride Season is celebrated from June through to September. Pride Season offers a chance to acknowledge, celebrate, and gain a deeper understanding of the numerous contributions made by diverse sexual and gender identities, including Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and other sexually and gender-diverse individuals (2SLGBTQI+). Pride Season encompasses various […]