1. to do what we can to ensure children are given opportunities to have 1000 books read to them by ( x ) the time they are 5 years old.

 2. to promote awareness of the importance of reading to children prior to school entry

What we do:  collect used/new children's books from within the community and redistribute them free-of-charge to families with young children (birth to 5 years old).

How you can participate:  During the school year, please drop off books suitable for young children at any of the schools in Saanich School District or at the District Board Office.  The books are then delivered to our "collection depot". Volunteers sort, package and label them for distribution throughout the Peninsula.

From April 15 to June 10, 2893 books have been donated and 690 bags of books have been packaged and distributed.  Thank you for your support.