Celebrate Literacy Month at the Fall Fair: Free books for children, activities and fundraiser

North Vancouver Island, B.C. – September 2026 – This September, Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society (MWFLS) celebrates Literacy Month with a free book for children and fundraising fun at the Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair.

Now in its 13th year led by Decoda Literacy Solutions, September is Literacy Month aims to raise awareness, raise funds, welcome new volunteers and support local literacy programs in British Columbia.

“Children with access to books and reading at home are more likely to succeed in school - and life,” said MWFLS Executive Director Jessica Brown. “Stop by our booth to say hi! Children can pick out a book to take home and try some fun activities. Adults can buy the softest Merino wool Literacy Socks and talk to us about our free community learning programs and volunteer opportunities.”

Fall Fair Activities and a Free Book for Children 

Visit the MWFLS table at the Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair on September 12 and 13 at Port Hardy Recreation Centre.

• Every child attending can choose a new book to take home!

• Pick up a colouring page

• Find out about free learning programs for all ages.

• Buy a pair of fundraising Literacy Socks.

• Learn about volunteer and job opportunities.

• Fun activities. 

Volunteer opportunities

Literacy Month is a great time to join MWFLS’ team of volunteers! 

Coach adult learners on a variety of skills, from reading to technology to budgeting. Contact Jeanne James-Hory for more information at adult.literacy@mwfamilyliteracy.org. 

Tutor local elementary students. Contact Kelly Anderson for more information at literacy.outreach@mwfamilyliteracy.org. 

Hiring teens as tutor-mentors

Help elementary school students improve their reading skills through the Fostering Literacy program. Contact Kelly Anderson for more information at literacy.outreach@mwfamilyliteracy.org or text .

Give the gift of Literacy 

Your donation will help provide books, literacy programming and other supports that directly

benefit North Vancouver Island communities. You can choose a specific area to support. Visit canadahelps.org/en/charities/mwliteracynow secure website to donate online or contact Executive Director Jessica Brown at ed@mwfamilyliteracy.org

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The Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society works with communities, schools and organizations to support literacy and learning for all ages on North Vancouver Island. Visit the MWFLS website to learn about their free programs at: mwfamilyliteracy.org