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Write to Read BC installs libraries, which often include computers. and Internet access, so libraries can also offer remote attendance to courses and conferences online.
News
Library openings and other accomplishments of public interest.
- Nisaika Kumtuks library opened — December 5, 2017
Write to Read BC celebrated the grand opening of its 16th library and learning centre, Nisaika Kumtuks school, …
- Haida Gwaii Old Massett library opens — October 21, 2017
With much of the community in attendance, Haida Gwaii opened its new library on April 25, 2017. Community …
- Write to Read BC on national news — May 24, 2017
The CBC’s flagship television news program The National recently featured an 8-minute broadcast about the Write to Read …
- Oweekeno library opens — April 12, 2017
The library opening in Oweekeno was both formal and festive. A Wuikinuxv Elder blessed the building, and Chief …
- Nooaitch library opens — April 9, 2017
This summer’s grand opening of the Write to Read BC library in Nooaitch was attended by Elders, …
- Quatsino library, daycare open — February 17, 2017
Write to Read BC volunteers joined the village of Quatsino to officially open its new library on February …
- Opening a library in Nooaitch — October 3, 2015
A library opening today in Nooaitch, BC, also represented a new kind of library for Write to Read …
- Ditidaht library opened by royals — September 16, 2014
The village of Ditidaht opened its library in mid-September 2014, with community fanfare and visiting dignitaries. The library …
- Libraries for isolated BC areas —CBC — May 27, 2014
On 27 May 2014, CBC reported six new libraries have been installed in isolated, Indigenous communities across BC. …
- Thistalalh Memorial Library opens — March 26, 2014
The Heiltsuk First Nation and the Qqs Projects Society officially opened the Thistalalh Memorial Library in Bella Bella …
- Fort Rupert library opens — August 20, 2013
For Rupert celebrated the grand opening of a library, on August 20, 2013. Fort Rupert is a west-coast, …
- Write to Read BC keeps sponsor — November 1, 2012
In her 2013 annual statement, Judith Guichon, lieutenant-governor of BC, said she will continue to build on the …
- Yunesit’in library opens — September 11, 2012
On September 11, 2012, the BC community of Yunesit’in, Stone, opened a library, thanks to Write to Read …
Updates and announcements
Stories and announcements of interest to Write to Read BC communities, teams, and sponsors.
- Promoting Write to Read BC with BCLA librarians — September 30, 2025
Today, Write to Read BC announced the launch of this updated website to members of
- Daylu Dena library books coming soon — September 10, 2025
The co-leads of Write to Read BC plan to travel to Daylu Dena’s new library in early November …
- Lheidli T’enneh Fort George library — September 7, 2024
Leaders of Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, educators, and Write to Read BC volunteers have discussed the community’s vision …
- Gitanmaax library gets shelving — July 18, 2024
Near the village of Hazelton, Write to Read BC volunteers recently delivered custom shelving required for the community’s …
- Preparing to install Daylu Dena library — February 6, 2024
Write to Read BC’s co-leads met to plan the installation of books and equipment in the Daylu Dena …
- Visit to Daylu Dena’s civic-building site — November 7, 2023
This month, Write to Read BC’s design response team visited Daylu Dena, just south of Watson Lake, BC. …
- Capilano Little Ones gets library — November 22, 2022
One of Squamish Nation’s urban schools, Capilano Littlest Ones Xwemelch’stn School, celebrated its new library in November 2022. …
- Usborn funding for books — October 7, 2021
Usborne Books at Home is funding $1,000 each for Write to Read BC’s current library projects. A discussion …
- 10 BC libraries to get SILT funds — May 20, 2021
In April, Write to Read BC members identified 10 libraries eligible for funding from the Supporting Indigenous Libraries …
- 14 palettes of books to Lax Kw’alaams — March 20, 2021
The Lax Kw’alaams library, part of the Write to Read BC project, was featured in a Vancouver Sun …
- Gitsegukla library installed — September 26, 2020
After a long drive from Prince George, the installation team arrived in Gitsegukla at 2:45pm on a Tuesday, …
- Five libraries ready to install — September 11, 2020
Over the next few months, we’ll be installing furniture and books at five locations, ranging from Vancouver to …
- Thomas Kero mural — August 17, 2020
Need to brighten up your cloudy day? Stop by our Bella Bella library/office and check out this beautiful …
- Rocky Pines library nearly ready — August 13, 2018
Write to Read BC’s 17th library is getting ready for its official opening, after the recent installation of …
- Library design with kids — February 26, 2018
Write to Read BC’s design response team visited the Sxoxomic Community School at Esk’etemc, and ended up designing …
- Interview with Write to Read BC co-lead — November 6, 2017
While attending a Rotary Club leadership conference, Write to Read BC co-lead Dr Shirley-Pat Gale was interviewed by …
- Library interest in Nemiah Valley — September 23, 2017
Spurred by the Write to Read BC library projects in Toosey and Stone, Indigenous community Nemiah Valley, has …
- Elders library planned for Fort Rupert — August 23, 2017
Fort Rupert’s Indigenous community has really wanted an Elders library where Elders can relax, read, and do their …
- Fort Ware partners ready — July 21, 2017
Some time ago, the Kwadacha indigenous community in Fort Ware approached Write to Read BC about a library. …
- Planning Klemtu library, cultural centre — June 13, 2017
Klemtu, BC, an indigenous community in BC’s coastal fjords, has asked to partner with Write to Read BC …
- Lax Kw’alaams shelving, furniture — May 25, 2017
Write to Read BC partner, Nanaimo Correctional Centre, has finished an order of library furniture for the Lax …
- Initial visit to Halalt, Lyackson — May 15, 2017
Just south of Chemainus, BC, is the Indigenous community of Halalt, Lyackson. Write to Read BC learned about …
- Planning a Klemtu visit — April 26, 2017
Write to Read BC volunteers intend to visit Klemtu, BC, and are enthusiastic about the chance to meet …
- Design response team to Kyuquot — April 24, 2017
Write to Read BC’s design response team visited Kyuquot on northwest Vancouver Island. This visit had to take …
- Glen Vowell library hopeful — April 23, 2017
This community of Glenn Vowell was first in contact with Write to Read BC last year. When a …
- Paachidaat asking for a library — April 22, 2017
The Write to Read BC design response team wants to visit the Paachidaat community, near Port Renfrew on …
- Hidden costs cause Snunymuxw pivot — April 21, 2017
Write to Read BC withdrew its interest in receiving a building from the Municipality of Oak Bay, due …
- Stz’uminus school needs a library — April 20, 2017
This BC community worked very hard to build their school, but unfortunately did not have funding for a …
- Xeni Gwet’in library in costing — April 19, 2017
Plans for a Xeni Gwet’in library are on track. This is our very first Version 4 library—one that …
- Readying Ahousaht shelves, books — April 18, 2017
The building for the Ahousaht community library is in place, and Write to Read BC’s construction response team …
- Yekooche to improve library — April 17, 2017
Located on Stuart Lake near Fort Saint James the Principal of the Community School Eric Di Nozi contacted …
- Windsor Plywood supplies at cost — April 15, 2017
Write to Read BC representatives met the owner of Windsor Plywood for Vancouver Island, who agreed to supply …
- Tsay Keh Dene library arrives — April 14, 2017
In Tsay Keh Dene, the library is now onsite. Our Write to Read BC library response team visited …
- Quatsino preschool plans library — April 11, 2017
This small, BC community is in the process of designing and building a new pre-school with the help …
- Wuikinuxv design Child of Big House — April 10, 2017
Progress for the Write to Read BC project in Wuikinuxv, or Oweekeno, Rivers Inlet, has been encouraging. In …
- Library shelving carpentry agreed — March 6, 2017
Write to Read BC’s co-lead Bob Blacker reports that the BC Correctional Service, through two of its facilities …
- Old Massett library seeks partners — January 9, 2017
Old Massett band members talked about their concept of an Aboriginal library with Write to Read BC team …
- Library with learning centre in Lax Kw’alaams — October 30, 2016
After partnering with Write to Read BC, the isolated community of Lax Kw’alaams conceived of a community library …
- Tiny library ferried to Metlakatla — April 24, 2014
Metlakatla, just north of Prince Rupert, recently welcomed a small, portable library. The entire building was placed on …
- Digital diary project in Ditidaht — January 6, 2014
On a recent visit to Ditidaht, one Write to Read BC volunteer brought along a digital camera rto …
Events and fundraisers
Opportunities to raise funds or to celebrate Write to Read BC.
- Guest speaker at BC Library Association — December 12, 2021
Write to Read BC volunteer Margaret Fletcher will speak to the Community-Led interest group of BC Library Association, …
- Write to Read BC at LAMNS conference — October 22, 2021
Write to Read BC has been selected to participate in a panel discussion at the conference for Libraries, …
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- Daylu Dena library books coming soon — September 10, 2025