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Reading Buddies for Kids

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teen and child reading together

What is Reading Buddies?

Children in Grades 2 - 4 are matched with a Big Buddy teen mentor to practice reading aloud and participate in activities such as storytelling and games that make literacy fun.

Due to high demand Reading Buddies is limited to Vancouver residents only.

Please check the Events Calendar for listings.

Have additional questions? Email teens@vpl.ca.

Upcoming Events

  • Children from grades 2 to 4 will practise reading with a ‘big buddy’ teen volunteer.

    Please contact the branch to register.

    2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Marpole Branch
  • Children from grades 2 to 4 will practise reading with a ‘big buddy’ teen volunteer.

    Please contact the branch to register.

    4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Kensington Branch
  • Children from grades 2 to 4 will practise reading with a ‘big buddy’ teen volunteer.


    Please contact the branch to register.


    *please note there will be no program on October 31

    3:45pm – 4:45pm

    West Point Grey Branch