Working together to improve literacy for all in Kamloops, BC
Literacy in Kamloops is a group of community partners who work with a Literacy Outreach Coordinator to meet the literacy needs of everyone.
What is Literacy?
Literacy is important for all of us, no matter how old or young we are. Literacy helps us participate fully in family, work and community.
“Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts.
Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.”
— UNESCO 21
Upcoming Events
The 2026 Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week Schedule is Here!
Our 2026 Schedule of Activities is finally here! We are so excited for all the amazing events and activities from our community partners. Registration Opens January 19, 2026 at 9:00AM. Check out our Events Calendar for all the details including contact and...
Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week Returns!
The annual Beem Credit Union Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week is back! The event takes place January 24–31, 2026, in support of Family Literacy Day on January 27th! Literacy in Kamloops along with community partners, are working hard to encourage families to find...
The 18th Annual Raise a Reader Day is back in Kamloops!
On Wednesday September 24th, remember to put a few extra coins in your pocket for Raise-a-Reader Day happening in Kamloops, Barriere, Chase, Clearwater and Logan Lake. Local celebrities, sponsors, sports teams, and staff will be volunteering from 7:00-9:00 am at...
4th Annual Kamloops Y Healthy Kids Week presented by Beem Credit Union
PLAYKamloops is proud to support the YMCA BC Kamloops and other community partners in celebrating the Kamloops Y Healthy Kids Week presented by Beem Credit Union from Sunday, June 8 to Saturday, June 14, 2025. Under the support of Literacy in Kamloops, PLAYKamloops...