Trent Valley Literacy Association
825 Chemong Road K9H5Z5 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Any math teachers out there... do yourself and a future generation a favor... use a tape measure to teach fractions... teach the kids HOW to read and use a tape measure.....

My teacher did not know this - and I didn't either.

Happy Family Literacy Day!

Happy Family Literacy Day! This year's theme is travel the world together as a family. Even though we are in the midst of a pandemic, we can plan and imagine! W...here will you go? You can find more information and plenty of resources from ABC Life Literacy Canada at https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/family-literacy-day/

*** Edit: Some questions have come up we wanted to answer! Registration starts at 12:30, and will happen outside our building. We will be following social dista...ncing and providing masks to anyone without one. The registration space is accessible. We will do our best to get through registration as fast as possible - we know it's cold!! Please bring your OW/ODSP slip. We will have a warm drink for you to help with the wait. **** Our next vet clinic is on! Peterborough Veterinary Outreach will be hosting their animal wellness clinic next week, on Feb 2nd. To sign up, come to our office at 541 Water St. on Monday, February 1st. Sign ups start at 12:30. Limited spots. See more

Toy Drive and Holiday Meal Program registrations to receive toys and food over the holidays have started in some communities. Call 2-1-1 to find to out if there... are toy programs and holiday hampers near you. We are getting updates all the time from communities. These lists do fill up fast. 211 is a helpline for information on and referrals to community, health, government and social services across Ontario. These include toy drives, food banks and meal programs, utility bill assistance relief, outreach programs for the homeless, health services, winter snow shoveling for seniors, employment supports, income assistance programs and more. Just dial 2-1-1 anywhere in Ontario to reach the helpline. We answer the phones 24/7. You can also chat with us online at www.211ontario.ca Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. or email [email protected].

November is Financial Literacy Month, which aims to help people learn how to manage their finances. Here are 10 Things You Should Know During Times of Financial Uncertainty.

Do you want help making sense of facts, fluff and fake news on the Internet? Then consider a two-part live online media literacy course delivered for free by G...ood Learning Anywhere. You'll get the tools to spot bias, carry out simple fact checks and decipher accurate information. Contact us today to ensure your place in this timely course, 1-855-361-1421 or [email protected]

Today is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day. Take care of yourself!

Understanding your finances is even more important in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which is affecting the financial well-being of all kinds of Canadians, ...not just those living on low-incomes. With over eight million Canadians losing their jobs or seeing a drop in income due to COVID-19, and with a second COVID wave happening now, helping people to manage their money, reduce their debt and protect their savings, has never been more important. CLA can help you learn the financial skills needed to increase your knowledge of money, banking, personal finance and more. Contact CLA today for information or to find out how CLA can help you with your learning goals. Call (613) 962-9615 or email us at [email protected].

***Registration is closed for the November 17 session but will be available on YouTube soon after*** Hospice Peterborough is offering a new program: Grief 101. ...This 4-part educational program will be offered using Zoom and will share information that will be helpful for those who are grieving as well as people supporting someone who is grieving. You may register for the series, or a single session. To register please call 705-742-4042 x251 or email [email protected]. Grief 101 is offered for free thanks to the generous support of our community. #grief #support #HospicePtbo #ptbo See more

TVLA will be closed on Monday October the 12th. Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe weekend.

Looking to build your confidence for a position in the customer service field? This FREE training program will improve your skills for a position in customer service. Live ONLINE for only one hour per day from October 19th to the 29th.

Thank you for all your support United Way Peterborough & District 2020 Campaign Launch! #locallove

Great to see lots of likes for TVLA. Keep it up!

Today is Essential Skills Day! Take the time to review Essential Skills and find ways to increase your own. Visit https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-progra/esse...ntial-skills-day/ for more resources #ESD2020 #SkillsForSuccess @abclifeliteracy @Skills_Canada

This Thursday, September 24th is Essential Skills Day. Below are the 9 essential skills that we all use in the workplace and throughout daily life. For more ...information and resources, visit https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-progra/essential-skills-day/ #ESD2020 #SkillsForSuccess @abclifeliteracy @Skills_Canada

Essential Skills Day is set to take place on September 24, 2020. The national awareness day was created to shine a light on the importance of the nine Essential... Skills. ABC Life Literacy Canada, alongside Skills Canada, is encouraging organizations across Canada to celebrate Essential Skills Day by downloading and sharing resources available at EssentialSkillsDay.ca #ESD2020

Every year we kick off a new Campaign, giving a glimpse into how we will support our community and announce our goal. On September 29 at 10am, our United Way te...am will launch our 2020 Campaign live from our offices and on your Facebook and hope that you’ll tune in! Save the date and join us! See more

Dont miss out! Free Health and Safety Training is available now for job seekers! Contact us for a list of training courses and to register (705) 328- 0180