I want to learn

Literacy is the start of life-long learning at any age

I want to volunteer

The rewards of giving knowledge to others last forever

My family wants to learn

Learning together is your family’s gateway to unlimited opportunities

We gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Matsqui, and Semiahmoo First Nations.

Langley Literacy Programs

Functional literacy is critical for navigating the workforce, advocating for oneself and fulfilling basic needs. When people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities have access to quality literacy education, we begin to build a more just and equitable society.

Literacy facts.

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September 2024 Literacy Fair

Come celebrate literacy month with the Langley Literacy Network on Friday, September 20th, 2024!

Talk with Me, Play with Me, Learn with Me

Talk to Me, Play with Me, Learn with Me is a family literacy program for kindergarten-age students and their parents.

Welcoming Library

A pop up library collection of picture books designed to build a community of welcoming and belonging.

Langley StoryWalk®

A StoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children – and adults – to enjoy stories in the great outdoors.

Wrap-a-Read 2024

Wrap-a-Read provides each child aged 0 – 18 years old registered with the Langley Christmas Bureau with a brand new book for Christmas.

Community One-on-One Learning (COOL) Program

Community One on One Learning is the core component of the Langley Literacy Network Community Adult Literacy Programs. COOL pairs adult learners aged 19+ with a trained volunteer literacy tutor.

Newcomers and Refugees

We are proud to welcome Newcomers and Refugees to Langley.

Reading Buddies

The Reading Buddies program helps Little Buddies become better readers, by pairing them with a volunteer Big Buddy.

School Age Literacy

Early learning programs from Kindergarden to grade school in Langley.

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Family Literacy Programs

Family literacy programs help parents to support their children’s learning and literacy development.

Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education courses can help you earn your BC Adult Graduation Diploma, upgrade your English, Math or Science skills or help improve your literacy skills. Adult Basic Education is tuition free in BC.

Conversation Circles

Conversation Circles are fun, drop-in programs to help you improve your English skills.

What If I Don’t Live in Langley?

Visit Decoda Literacy Solutions to contact the literacy organization in your community.

Did you know?

Over 500,000 British Columbians have challenges with literacy. (16% of British Columbians are at Level 1 literacy or below.)
Due in part to limited literacy skills, 45% of British Columbians aged 16 to 65 have difficulty accomplishing some daily living tasks, including filling out a form, comparison shopping, and understanding instructions. (These are individuals who are at or below Level 2 Literacy in the latest OECD international adult literacy survey.)
60% of Canadian adults don’t have the skills to manage their health literacy needs.

Langley Literacy Resources

Literacy weaves through all aspects of community life, the Langley Literacy Network aims to serve the literacy needs of adults, families and communities.

Literacy develops in the context of everyday activities, so it is important to involve the whole community in supporting literacy learners. By raising awareness of the importance of literacy in community groups and building their capacity to support adult and family skill development we can magnify the benefits for individuals, families and the community as a whole.

Family tech time – Stay tuned for some tools to support your tech time

Supporting conversations within families and in our communities around how to use technology to build healthy relationships.

Decoda Literacy Solutions

Decoda Literacy Solutions is the only province-wide literacy organization in British Columbia. Providing resources, training and funds, they support community-based literacy programs and initiatives in over 400 communities across B.C.

First Book Canada

Educators and program administrators can apply to receive free books for children in their programs.

Little Free Libraries

“A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share.”

Tutor Resources and Challenges for Learners

Literacy resources to help our tutors.

What If I Don’t Live in Langley?

Visit Decoda Literacy Solutions to contact the literacy organization in your community.

Education in Langley

British Columbia has a rich history of accessible adult education programs. In recent years, these programs have undergone significant changes. Most recently, in August 2017, a tuition-free policy for domestic students in Adult Basic Education and English Language Learning programs at Public Post Secondary Institutions was implemented.

The elimination of tuition fees is aimed at improving access, allowing more students to gain the required skills to pursue their personal, education, training and employment goals. Learn more about the BC Adult Education Policy Framework.

BC Adult Education Policy