Calgary Reads

Calgary Reads is located in Calgary, Canada on 105 12 Ave SE. Calgary Reads is rated 5 out of 5 in the category learning center in Canada. HOME | Helping children read with confidence and joy | Calgary Reads View the latest important updates about our programs & operations during COVID-19 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.   CBC Calgary Reads Big Book Sale update We continue to plan the annual CBC Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, our biggest fundraiser of the year. This book sale is incredibly important to the operations of Calgary Reads. We have decided to ‘boomark’ the Big Book Sale until later in the year, but the need for book donations to help keep books in the hands of families who need them most is still high. Learn more here. Children’s Reading Place update Due to the concerns around COVID-19, we have made the decision to close the Children’s Reading Place until further notice. If you have any questions, please contact us at 403-777-8254 ext. 101. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Calgary Reads FOOD BANK Volunteer update Your commitment to volunteering is sincerely valued and appreciated. We have decided to not be on location at the Food Bank until further notice. Please watch our website and look for emails from us regarding any updates.   We need your help! Our regular volunteer opportunities are paused but we continue to do essential work. We still need your help distributing books through our Book Bank. Find out how to get involved Close Contact Media Portal Log In Our story Who we are Why reading matters Our partners Thanks to your generosity, there is something to read What we do Community initiatives School programs Collective impact initiatives Calgary Reads Book Bank Read With Me Stories Get involved Give to Calgary Reads Partner with us Donate Support schools Give books Visit Children’s Reading Place Volunteer With Us Buy Local Books Events & news Blog anthology networding reading place challenge Resources Free downloads Read Aloud I’m Ready Booklets Noodle-Do-a-Day Big Book Sale Visit Volunteer Donate Give books “We want every child to have the gift of reading and are committed to expanding opportunities for children to read, learn and grow.” Steacy Collyer Founder and Executive Director What do we do? We improve children’s lives by helping them become confident, joyful readers. Working closely with parents, teachers, and communities, we inspire children’s love of reading with our Children’s Reading Place, free books, resources, and school programs. What we do We are Calgary Reads Every child deserves the chance to read with confidence and joy. Calgary Reads and the Alberta Reads Network make it happen. Our Story 1 in  4 Canadian children start school already behind their peers in literacy and language skills Ready to make a difference? Share your passion for reading with young children as a Calgary Reads volunteer. We’re gearing up for another busy year. We need your help and so do the thousands of Alberta children who experience the joy of reading through our programs, events and initiatives. Explore our volunteer opportunities How can you help? Give the gift of reading by helping a child become a confident reader. There are many ways to contribute: by volunteering your time, donating books or money, or simply reading in your own home or community. Get Involved Need help getting children to read? Discover practical tips and ideas to encourage young readers at home, at school and in the community. We have all the resources you need to get started. Resources 44,430 The number of books we distributed to children through the Children’s Reading Place, Calgary Food Bank and other family-serving agencies during 2018-2019. 2,000 The number of days from birth to age six when children experience critical, rapid brain development. “Literacy blooms wherever students have access to books they want to read, permission to choose their own and time to get lost in them.” Nancie Atwell, Educator Founder, Center for Teaching and Learning What’s new at Calgary Reads? Explore our news and events News & Events Read our newsletter Latest newsletter     105, 105 12 Ave SE Calgary Alberta, T2G 1A1 Ph. 403-777-8254 Send us an email Our story What we do Privacy policy Visit Volunteer Donate Give books Copyright © Calgary Reads 2020 Stay up-to-date on Calgary Reads news and events. Thanks for signing up! Sign Up We need your help!   The postponement of our CBC Calgary Reads Big Book Sale along with the cancellation of two other major fundraising events is deeply impacting our ability to serve children and families.   Our regular volunteer opportunities are paused but we continue to do essential work. We still need your help getting books into the hands of children who need them.   Donate now Give books Help distribute books Close Home Our story Who we are Why reading matters Our partners Thanks to your generosity, there is something to read What we do Community initiatives School programs Collective impact initiatives Calgary Reads Book Bank Stories Get involved Buy Local Books Visit the Children’s Reading Place Volunteer With Us Schools – the Alberta Reads Network Give to Calgary Reads Partner with us Donate Support schools Give books Events & news Blog anthology networding reading place challenge Resources Free downloads Read Aloud I’m Ready Booklets Noodle-Do-a-Day Big Book Sale 2020 Contact Login Privacy policy