Reading Buddies for Teens
Be a big buddy and earn community service hours!
What is Reading Buddies?
Reading Buddies is a program that pairs teens aged 13-18 with kids in grades 2 to 4 who would like to improve their reading. We are looking for role models who can connect with children and help them become engaged with the library and develop a love of reading and learning. Teens must be able to participate in all sessions.
The program includes a training component and will have ongoing support from library staff.
Due to high demand, Reading Buddies is limited to Vancouver residents only.
Fall 2024
- FULL Fraserview Branch | Fridays, September 27 to November 15 | 4-5pm
- FULL West Point Grey Branch | Thursdays*, October 10 to December 5 | 3:45-4:45pm (excluding October 31)
- FULL Kensington Branch | Wednesdays, October 9 to November 27 | 4-5pm
- FULL Britannia Branch | Thursdays*, September 26 to November 21 | 4-5pm (excluding October 31)
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FULL Marpole Branch | Saturdays, October 12 to November 30 | 2-3pm
* No program October 31
Registration is now closed.
Have additional questions? Email teens@vpl.ca.
Teen Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver teens. Please email us at teens@vpl.ca to let us know how our program facilitators can support you to participate fully and comfortably.
Contact Us
Upcoming Events
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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 313:45pm – 4:45pm
West Point Grey 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 October 31
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Britannia Branch