Our Adult Literacy programs are designed to address the needs of adults in our communities. Along with implementing Adult Literacy programs, the Literacy Outreach Coordinator advocates on behalf of the adult population in our region and meets with adults one-on-one to discuss free learning opportunities and any current gaps.
Bring your laptop, smartphone, tablet, e-reader, or other device and get help with things like apps, email, settings, online services, and general technology questions.
No appointment is needed. Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and sessions may be limited to 30 minutes when others are waiting.
Please bring your device fully charged and in clean, working order. Hardware repairs are not provided.
Salmon Arm Library (ORL)
Wednesdays, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Blind Bay Library
2:00–4:00 p.m.
September 4 & 18
October 2 & 16
November 6 & 20
December 4 & 18
Sicamous Library
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
September 8 & 22
October 13 & 27
November 10 & 24
December 8 & 22
Enderby Library
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
September 3 & 17
October 1 & 15
November 5 & 19
December 3 & 17
Scotch Creek Library
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
September 1 & 15
October 6 & 20
November 3 & 17
December 1 & 15
Kell Stephenson
Adult Programs Coordinator
250-463-4555
adultprograms@shuswapliteracy.ca
Interested in volunteering with Tech Tutors?
Sessions are typically one hour long and cover everyday digital skills such as using smartphones and tablets, managing email, organizing photos, understanding apps, and building confidence with common technology tools.
Registration is required through the Salmon Arm Library’s event system, and space is limited. People who are not registered may attend if space is available, but entry cannot be guaranteed.
Participants must bring their own device in clean, working order.
To view upcoming workshops and register, visit the Salmon Arm Library event page:
https://orl.libcal.com/event/3963430
On the event page, select “Show More Dates” to see all available workshop dates, then choose the workshop you would like to attend and complete the registration form.
Contact:
Kell Stephenson, Adult Programs Coordinator
250-463-4555
adultprograms@shuswapliteracy.ca
We are proud to partner with organizations who are providing tablets to seniors who may not otherwise be able to afford them. If you are a senior who lives in Enderby or Blind Bay and could benefit from borrowing a tablet, please contact us for a referral. Each senior will receive weekly training sessions, and will be allowed to take the tablet home to practice and develop their skills.
Informational brochures have been distributed to community organizations and service providers outlining the literacy support available to adult learners in our community through Okanagan College and Work BC.
All programs listed are free and available to eligible adults 19+. Some of the programs include:
If you are interested in learning more, please visit https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/adult-upgrading or call Okanagan College at 250-832-2126
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opportunities and ways to make a difference.
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opportunities and ways to make a difference.
