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This programming is diverse, with something for all ages! Life-Long Learning programs are developed and offered in response to expressed community needs & curiosities. Program particulars vary year to year and are developed by the volunteer chair for Life-Long Learning & the fabulous Literacy Outreach Coordinator in conjunction with community members and the Hornby Island Community School. Funding for the various programs offered, comes from grants through DECODA Literacy Solutions BC, registration fees, fundraising & donations directed towards Life-Long Learning.

The primary mandate of HIES is to provide programs that are accessible to all who wish to participate, therefor, registration fees are requested rather than required!

Zoom Talks present online Education & Discussion programming that offers speakers from within our own community, the regional community, and the networks of contacts which our members have. Subjects are incredibly diverse and we are so pleased to host these conversations!

Adult Literacy Outreach is a FREE service provided by volunteer Adult Educator, Wendy Burton. To provide one-to-one help & support for anyone struggling with challenges such as Dyslexia, English as a Second Language, capacity to use internet-based services, or comprehending government forms. Wendy also offers help & support in Resume creation, Writing, and Applications for jobs, schooling, or opportunities for support. Please call 250-335-1598 to set up an appointment!

Community Resources Listing – providing information on the Hornby Island Library, a Scholarship offering through First Credit Union, and a direct link to the Online Catalogue of the Vancouver Island Regional Library for accessible online events & community programming offered across the island ….

Raise-a-Reader & Early Literacy Storytime offers wonderful, interactive story time events with Jala Klone (ECE). These programs always have a unique theme, story, movement, singing & creative learning activity for the children who attend…

“Story Walks” are a Summer fun activity for young readers & their families! Colourful & character-full stories that have been printed LARGE and posted along the rolling forest School Trail…