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**Please click on the pages tab to access registration forms for Nature Smarts and Summer English Fun!!**
Office HoursHours:
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Friday: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Office hours may change to accommodate our program schedule. A detailed weekly schedule is posted in our office. **Closed Statutory Holidays** ***UPDATE-The EALG in a non-profit organization. Although our office is located in the Estevan Public Library we are not funded through the library. Our funding was not affected in any way by the 2017 Provincial Budget.***
English classes:
Talk Time: Mondays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Estevan Public Library The content is based on the interests and needs of the participants as much as possible. If you are interested in attending and there is a particular topic you'd like us to cover, please talk to Kim. School Programs: If you are interested in partnering with the EALG for programs during the 2016-2017 school year, please contact Kim. We are also happy to bring our programs to community organizations in Estevan! Thanks to the program supporters, including the United Way of Estevan, Community Initiatives Fund, Estevan Rotary, Access Communications Children's Fund and the Saskatchewan Lotteries Community Grant Program all of our programming is offered at no cost. Little Language Learners (registration requested; space is limited): Look for this program to resume in September. Please contact Kim to schedule transportation 306-636-1626 or literacycoordinator@outlook.com. (Funded through Community Initiatives Fund grant Spring 2016) Nature Smarts Returning for 2017 from July 4th to August 16th. Summer programming with a focus on reading and science for kids ages 4-12. Tuesdays at Hillcrest Park and Wednesdays at the Nicholson Centre from 2:00-4:00 pm. Kids will participate in a fun science experiment, read stories, play games and make a craft. Each child will receive a book to take home each week. Pre-registration will open in June 2017. (Funded by Sask Lotteries and United Way) Summer English Fun Summer English Fun will be returning for 2017! The program will run from July 6th to August 17th. This summer program is designed for children 4-12 who are learning English as an additional language. Kids will read stories, sing songs, make crafts and participate in activities. Parents and other family members are welcome to the coffee corner and will have the opportunity to meet new people and build their English skills as well! Children who participate in the program will receive a free book each week they attend. Pre-registration will open in June. Transportation is available. Please include pick up address on registration form. (Funded through Community Initiatives Fund and United Way) Reading is Fun Book Cubs Programs for kids ages 4-Grade 8 (Funded through Community Initiatives Fund grant Spring 2016) We had great book clubs in the first part of the year, and we are looking forward to more! If you are interested in arranging a book club with us, contact Kim. Presentations: Kim is available to speak to your organization about literacy in our community. Call (306)636-1626 or email us at literacycoordinator@outlook.com to book a presentation. Resume Coaching: This service is provided upon referral from Canada-Saskatchewan Career & Employment Services, which is located at 1302 A Third Street. |
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| Estevan Area Literacy Group, Inc. |
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Providing literacy and essential skills programs
The Estevan Area Literacy Group Inc. (EALG) is a
not-for-profit organization formed in 2007. There are fourteen board members who guide the organization.
As a registered charity, the EALG focuses on programs for English as a Second Language, and family and early childhood literacy.
The organization is developing programs related to workplace, adult, and aboriginal literacy.
