Celebrating Family Literacy Week

Family Literacy Day is celebrated by families, schools, libraries and communities across Canada on January 27th. It’s about families learning together through daily activities.

This year’s theme for Family Literacy Day and Family Literacy Week is:

Make mealtime family learning time.

What is family literacy?

“Family literacy refers to the way parents, children, and extended family member use literacy at home and in the community. Family literacy occurs naturally during the routines of daily living and helps children and adults get things done.”

– Hayden, R. & Sanders, M. (2007)

Drop in to the Library between 1:00 - 3:00pm on January 27 for our pop-up table!

Family Literacy Day Pop-Up Table

Tuesday January 27

1:00 - 3:00pm

Spending time in the kitchen is a great way to practice literacy skills and build family connections. It's fun and delicious too! Find library staff at a pop-up table in the children's area for fun activities including:

Exploring cookbooks
Finding ideas for making a family menu
Writing and decorating a grocery list
More games and crafts!

Booklist:

Minimizing Food Waste

If you are inspired by this year's Family Literacy Day theme, check out these titles for cooking whilst minimizing food waste.

Our Library of Things Canning Kit may also spark a new hobby and direction for your everyday recipes!

Explore the full booklist

Booklist: Winter Books for Kids of All Ages

The books on this list range from picture books to junior novels. They have one thing in common: Winter!

Explore the full booklist

Reminder: Jan 21 Deadline

The Squamish Public Library and Squamish Arts invite local zine-makers to apply for the second Annual Squamish Zine Fest.

All types of zine-makers are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The event will take place at the Squamish Public Library Saturday February 21 2026 11:30am - 3:00pm.

Find out more

Here is a look back at Squamish Zine Fest 2025:

Upcoming Events & Programs

Teen Advisory Committee

Friday January 16

4:00 - 5:00pm

Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) is made up of teens ages 14-18! As part of TAC, you will help advise the Library on services to teens in Squamish, plan and help with programs and get volunteer hours.

TAC meets on the third Friday of the month from 4:00 - 5:00pm, and snacks are provided.

Learn more

Community Book Club: The Mountain in the Sea

Thursday January 22

7:00 - 8:30pm

In January, we are reading "The Mountain in the Sea" by Ray Nayler.

Community Book Club is open to everyone and all are welcome! We meet in the main library by the big front windows and tea and cookies are provided.

Family Matinee: Harold and the Purple Crayon

Friday January 23

1:30 - 3:30pm

Come watch a matinee with your family for this Pro-D Day! Not sure what to do for the upcoming Pro-D family friendly movie with us on the big screen! Popcorn will be served.

Solving Cold Cases Using Investigative Generative Genealogy

Wednesday January 28

6:30 - 8:00pm

Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) offers an exciting new opportunity to help Law Enforcement give names back to unidentified human remains and help solve criminal cases.

In this talk, Marie Palmer, a Canadian Accredited Investigative Genetic Genealogist with numerous case solves, will give an overview of IGG and walk through a Canadian case study about one of her first successful identifications.

Teen Writing Group

Thursday January 29

5:30 - 7:00pm

Are you a teenager aged 13-18 who loves to write? Would you like to gather with like-minded individuals to write and workshop your writing? This is the writing group for you!