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A rally cry for children

Posted on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Hundreds of children across Alberta could make it through the literacy loss of this last year if they had a trained volunteer reading one-on-one with them, even virtually. If you’re reading this, it’s probably been a while since you were [...]

Introducing… The 3-6-9 Series

Posted on February 17, 2021September 9, 2021

Why 3-6-9? At age 3, we’re helping children develop the vocabulary they need to be school-ready at age 6, and to be able to successfully make the shift at age 9 from learning to read, to reading to learn—so they can succeed in school and in [...]

Valued Partner Spotlight

Posted on March 4, 2020March 5, 2020

Calgary Reads is very proud of our partnership with Pembina Pipeline, a Calgary-based company that believes in giving back to our community. We spoke with Community Investment Advisor, Brett Clapperton to find out why Pembina is so committed to [...]

High fashion draws inspiration from a children’s book

Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

Internationally-acclaimed, Calgary-based Fashion Designer Paul Hardy drew inspiration for his latest clothing collection from the children’s book We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen. Designer Paul Hardy with Jon Klassen's "We Found a Hat" The [...]

CBC Calgary Reads Big Book Sale Starts Today – May 12th – May 14th

Posted on May 12, 2017

Dates: Friday May 12th – 9am-9pm Saturday May 13th – 9am-9pm Sunday May 14th – 9am -1pm Location: Calgary Curling Club. 720 3rd St. NW, Calgary One of Calgary’s most anticipated and attended events! Hundreds of thousands [...]

Spread the Words- Volunteer Appreciation

Posted on May 11, 2017

Calgary Reads wants to thank our team of dedicated volunteers for being part of the reading revival. Thank you for bringing your talents, your head, hands and heart, time and commitment to help enhance the reading and education outcomes of [...]

DONATIONS TO THE BIG BOOK SALE start today at the Calgary Curling Club and continue to May 7th!

Posted on May 2, 2017

Book Collection Dates: Tuesday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 7th – Calgary Curling Club (720 3 St NW). Drop-off located at rear door in the parking lot. Tuesday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We [...]

DONATIONS TO THE BIG BOOK SALE start today up to May 7th!

Posted on April 18, 2017

Book Collection Dates: Tues, April 18th – Fri April 28th. Calgary Food Bank (5000 11 St SE). Follow signs to the drop-off location. Tuesday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 2nd – Sunday, [...]

The health, safety and well-being of our volunteers, employees and customers is our top priority and we are following the lead of Canadian public health authorities during this challenging time. See below for updates to our programs and initiatives.

Calgary Reads Big Book Sale update

Calgary Reads FOOD BANK Volunteer update

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