Events

May 8th 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Author Nicola Winstanley: How to Write a Story

Join Author Nicola Winstanley Saturday morning, May 8th at 10:30 as she shares: How to Write a Story. Reading her book How to Give Your Cat a Bath, Nicola will explain the steps for writing a good story by talking about her own writing process. In the follow up, Nicola will guide a collaborative writing exercise, in which young participants will make decisions about what should come next in a sequence. Fun for the whole family!!

May 8th 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

May 8th 2021
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday Stories with Enza on Zoom | May 8

Saturday Morning Storytime Do you have small children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-10? If yes, come spend your Saturday mornings with Enza, as she reads stories and engages children through fun and simple activities. You can register for all Saturday sessions or just one or two.

May 4th 2021
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Author Shane Peacock Virtual School Visit

Join The Learning Exchange and author Shane Peacock for an upbeat session for students about why Shane thinks reading and writing are the most exciting things a kid (or adults) can do.

May 2nd 2021
10:30 am - 11:15 am

Gummy Bear Family Reading Club

Sunday Morning Stories on Zoom. Join the Gummy Bear Family Reading Club! Spend Sunday morning with readers Enza and Vidya as they read stories, sing songs and dance to engage you and your child with fun interactive stories.

May 1st 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

May 1st 2021
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday Stories with Enza on Zoom | May 1

Saturday Morning Storytime Do you have small children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-10? If yes, come spend your Saturday mornings with Enza, as she reads stories and engages children through fun and simple activities. You can register for all Saturday sessions or just one or two.

April 29th 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Power of Podcast #2 | 6 PM

Thursday April 29th | 6 PM Join podcaster Chris Shee and teacher Darlene Brown as we explore together "Things We Love to Do".  Podcast episodes will be created, edited and posted from this fun theme. Everyone will have the opportunity to make a great episode of their own! This will take place over two different classes: Tuesday, April 20th: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Thursday, April 29th: 6:00 - 9:00 PM  

April 27th 2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The breath is life!

When you are worried about an exam, stressed because of an event, or anxious in general, returning to the breath can help return you to a state of calm. Research is showing that by being in control of the breath, we become in control of our state of well-being. In this workshop, you will learn various breathing techniques to help you take control of your life!

April 25th 2021
9:30 am

TLE's Gummy Bear Family Reading Club

Do you have young children or grandchildren between the ages of 2-7? If yes, join the Gummy Bear Family Reading Club! Spend your Sunday mornings with Enza and Vidya as they read stories, sing songs and dance to engage you and your child with fun interactive stories. Children will also receive a Gummy Bear Club certificate and Gummy Bear ears to wear each Sunday!

April 24th 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

April 24th 2021
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday Stories with Enza on Zoom | April 24

Saturday Morning Storytime Do you have small children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-10? If yes, come spend your Saturday mornings with Enza, as she reads stories and engages children through fun and simple activities. You can register for all Saturday sessions or just one or two.

April 23rd 2021
All Day

World Book Day 2021

April 23rd is the day for celebrating Canadian literature and reading. Dedicate April 23rd to reading and encourage friends and family to do so, too. Celebrate by picking a new book to read or by reading a book to a child. It is also a good occasion to find a new book series to immerse yourself in or to learn more about Canadian authors. TLE is honouring World Book Day by giving away free books during the week!

April 21st 2021
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Let's Make A Podcast Together | Wed. 8 PM

Wednesday April 21st | 8 PM Let's plan and script your own podcast. Join podcaster Chris Shee for a look at how to organize everything to make a great episode of your own! We are offering three different times for this workshop: Friday, April 16th: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Wednesday, April 21: 3-4:30 PM or 8-9:30 PM

April 21st 2021
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Let's Make a Podcast Together | Wed. 3 PM

Wednesday April 21st | 3 PM Let's plan and script your own podcast. Join podcaster Chris Shee for a look at how to organize everything to make a great episode of your own! We are offering three different times for this workshop: Friday, April 16th: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Wednesday, April 21: 3-4:30 PM or 8-9:30 PM

April 21st 2021
9:30 am - 10:30 am

3 Petit Pas Reading Visit

3 Petits Pas, Laval QC

The Learning Exchange family literacy readers are virtually visiting 3 Petits Pas to have an interactive reading with the children. During the week, every child will receive family literacy information to bring home and a new book from Scholastic.

April 20th 2021
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Power of Podcast | 6 PM

Tuesday April 20th | 6 PM Join podcaster Chris Shee and teacher Darlene Brown as we explore together "Things We Love to Do".  Podcast episodes will be created, edited and posted from this fun theme. Everyone will have the opportunity to make a great episode of their own! This will take place over two different classes: Tuesday, April 20th: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Thursday, April 29th: 6:00 - 9:00 PM  

April 20th 2021
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Volunteer Appreciation Zoom Get Together 2021

Please join us as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. All TLE members and supporters are invited to a virtual celebration of our volunteers. During National Volunteer Appreciation Week TLE wants to celebrate and thank TLE’s Volunteers!! TLE volunteers are invited to a Volunteer virtual event on Tuesday April 20th 11:30 to 12:30 as TLE thanks all volunteers for their hard work and dedication! A big THANK YOU to our volunteers! XOXO Click on the event title to register for the Zoom link

April 18th 2021 - April 24th 2021
All Day

National Volunteer Week 2021

TLE wants to thank all of its wonderful and dedicated volunteers!

April 17th 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

April 17th 2021
10:00 am - 10:30 am

Saturday Stories with Enza on Zoom | April 17

Saturday Morning Storytime Do you have small children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-10? If yes, come spend your Saturday mornings with Enza, as she reads stories and engages children through fun and simple activities. You can register for all Saturday sessions or just one or two.

April 17th 2021
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Planting Seeds of Love and Reading

Join us for a fun-filled morning of reading and gardening.

April 16th 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Podcasting 101 | Fri. 10 AM

Friday April 16th | 10 AM Let's plan and script your own podcast. Join podcaster Chris Shee for a look at how to organize everything to make a great episode of your own! We are offering three different times for this workshop: Friday, April 16th: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Wednesday, April 21: 3-4:30 PM or 8-9:30 PM

April 13th 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

BOD Meeting April 13, 2021

The next BOD meeting will take place via zoom on Tuesday, April 13, 2021: 10 AM to noon

April 10th 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

April 10th 2021
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday Stories with Enza on Zoom | April 10

Saturday Morning Storytime Do you have small children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-10? If yes, come spend your Saturday mornings with Enza, as she reads stories and engages children through fun and simple activities. You can register for all Saturday sessions or just one or two.

April 3rd 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

April 2nd 2021
All Day

International Children's Book Day 2021

Spread the love of reading with a child on Children’s Book Day, and help foster the imagination of the next generation.

April 2nd 2021 - April 5th 2021
All Day

Easter Break 2021

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont wish you a Happy Easter! The office will be closed during this period: Ped Day: April 1 Easter Break: April 2 & 5

April 1st 2021
All Day

Office Closed April PED Day

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for a PED day. (No, this is not an April fool's joke!) The office will be closed: Thursday April 1st

March 27th 2021
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn to Podcast in Just One Hour | Sat 8PM

Learn the basics to make and publish your own podcast. Join podcaster Chris Shee for a look at how to Podcast in just one hour! We are offering different days and times for this workshop: Wednesday, March 24th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM Saturday, March 27th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM

March 27th 2021
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Learn to Podcast in Just One Hour | Sat 3PM

Learn the basics to make and publish your own podcast. Join podcaster Chris Shee for a look at how to Podcast in just one hour! We are offering different days and times for this workshop: Wednesday, March 24th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM Saturday, March 27th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM

March 27th 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

March 27th 2021
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday Stories with Enza on Zoom | March 27

Saturday Morning Storytime Do you have small children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-10? If yes, come spend your Saturday mornings with Enza, as she reads stories and engages children through fun and simple activities. You can register for all Saturday sessions or just one or two.

March 24th 2021
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Learn to Podcast in Just One Hour | Wed 8PM

Learn the basics to make and publish your own podcast. Join podcaster Chris Shee for a look at how to Podcast in just one hour! We are offering different days and times for this workshop: Wednesday, March 24th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM Saturday, March 27th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM

March 24th 2021
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Learn to Podcast in Just One Hour | Wed 3PM

Learn the basics to make and publish your own podcast. Join podcaster Chris Shee for a look at how to Podcast in just one hour! We are offering different days and times for this workshop: Wednesday, March 24th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM Saturday, March 27th: 3-4 PM or 8-9 PM

March 23rd 2021
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Bedtime with Bears on Zoom

Join CDC Vimont and The Learning Exchange for a great children’s literacy online event: Bedtime with Bears!! Wear your pyjamas and bring your bears to listen to stories read in both English and French.

March 20th 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

March 20th 2021
9:00 am - 9:30 am

Saturday Stories with Enza on Zoom | March 20

Saturday Morning Storytime Do you have small children or grandchildren between the ages of 3-10? If yes, come spend your Saturday mornings with Enza, as she reads stories and engages children through fun and simple activities. You can register for all Saturday sessions or just one or two.

March 13th 2021
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Online Wellness Yoga for Students

Join Pheleshia for Saturday Wellness through Yoga sessions: A wellness class that includes breathing, yoga, thought provoking quotes, reflective journaling, personal mantra writing, and sharing.

February 27th 2021 - March 7th 2021
All Day

Winter Break 2021

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for the Winter break. The office will reopen Monday March 8th. Enjoy the break!

February 24th 2021
8:30 pm

[Wurd] Up February 2021

For this year`s [WURD] Up Community Literacy Series, we are launching with a virtual event celebrating the 2nd edition of the Il Ifé Africana Studies Collection (IIASC). IIASC was established in 2020 as a legacy project with alumna Deanna Smith with the purpose of providing young people with expanded resources related to the history and cultures of the African Diaspora. This is a school-community event targeted to youth and adults. This live streamed event will explore the topic of literature as resistance with Deanna Smith (Writer, Performer, Educator and LSA Alumna) and Gabriella Kinté (Activist, Author and Founder of Racines [...]

February 24th 2021
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

February Volunteer Get Together AM

Join Enza, along with other volunteers, Wednesday, February 24th for a Zoom Volunteer Get Together. Zoom meeting 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. February date options for Volunteer Get-Together: Monday evening, February 22nd, 6:30-7:30 P.M. OR Wednesday morning, February 24th, 11:30-12:30 P.M. Volunteers can register for the zoom link and passcode in the MailChimp invitation OR you can contact Enza for the zoom link and passcode.    

February 22nd 2021
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

February Volunteer Get Together PM

Join Enza, along with other volunteers, Monday, February 22nd for a Zoom Volunteer Get Together. Zoom meeting 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. February date options for Volunteer Get-Together: Monday evening, February 22nd, 6:30-7:30 P.M. OR Wednesday morning, February 24th, 11:30-12:30 P.M. Volunteers can register for the zoom link and passcode in the MailChimp invitation OR you can contact Enza for the zoom link and *passcode.    

February 17th 2021
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Virtual meeting with LDT and guests

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif meets with young Quebecers ! Laurent Duvernay-Tardif will take part in a live meeting with classes in Québec during a grand virtual meeting on February 17. Special guests will also join in the festivities to offer young people a unique moment of inspiration and encouragement. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif will be answering a number of questions from young people at this youth-focused event.  

February 16th 2021
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

DJ Corchin Virtual Visit | Author & Illustrator

Join us online Tuesday, February 16th 2021 from 1:00 pm -1:45 pm ET for a special event with author and illustrator DJ Corchin. FREE ONLINE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Register here, in advance, to secure your spot!

February 16th 2021
11:30 am - 12:15 pm

A Thousand No's | DJ Corchin

Join DJ, as he discusses his journey to being an author, how he had to live the lesson of A Thousand NO's and work with others to change his original idea, and introduces creative exercises to be able to practice idea growing. It’s a fun and meaningful 45 min session on growth mindset and the power of wonderment! Check back in January to register and get the zoom link.

February 15th 2021 - February 22nd 2021
All Day

Hooked on School Days Events 2021

TLE, Vimont QC

Hooked on School Days (HSD), held during the third week of February, has mobilized Quebecers around the educational success of young people. This event reminds students, parents, school staff, employers, and all provincial and regional stakeholders that they play a vital role in encouraging young Quebecers to stay in school.

February 14th 2021
All Day

International Book Giving Day 2021

February 14th is about sharing the love of books! #bookgivingday

February 13th 2021
10:30 am - 11:15 am

I Feel... Series on Zoom with DJ Corchin

Join author and illustrator DJ Corchin and The Learning Exchange for a fun online family event via Zoom with DJ's popular children's book series: I Feel... A family literacy event for the whole family! The I Feel…Children’s Series is the perfect way for any child to begin exploring emotions whether through the colorful drawings, meaningful text, or playful metaphors. They’re sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. NOTE: Listed on Autism Speaks Resource Library

February 11th 2021
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Literacy Quebec Valentine's Extravaganza

Valentine's Day Extravaganza: Online Games! We love our Members and we wanted to celebrate Valentine's Day with you! This event is for all literacy councils, staff and volunteers to have a bit of FUN with some games we can play online! To register for this AMAZING event, email or contact Enza at 450-688-2933 ext 3126. We hope to see you there!! ~ Literacy Quebec

January 29th 2021
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

January Volunteer Get Together AM

Join Enza, along with other volunteers, Friday, January 29th for a Zoom Volunteer Get Together. Zoom meeting 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. January date options for Volunteer Get-Together: Tuesday evening, January 26th, 6:30-7:30 P.M. OR Friday morning, January 29th, 11:30-12:30 P.M. Volunteers will get a zoom link and passcode in the MailChimp invitation OR you can contact Enza for the zoom link and *passcode.    

January 28th 2021
All Day

Bell Let's Talk Day 2021

Let's start the conversation on mental health!

January 27th 2021
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Barbara Reid | Clay Creations

As part of this year’s celebrations, ABC Life Literacy Canada is running the first-ever Family Literacy Day virtual event with Honorary Chair Barbara Reid. Open to everyone across Canada, the event will take place on Wednesday January 27, 2021 from 4:30-5:00pm ET. Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event will end with a Q&A. This event is ideal for children in grades 1 to 6. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to secure [...]

January 27th 2021
All Day

Family Literacy Day 2021

January 27th, 2021 is National Family Literacy Day! Family Literacy Day 2021 Theme: Travel the World Together! Use your imagination to go exploring and travel the world together as a family – you never know what you’ll learn! Plan your dream trip, learn about another culture and open your mind to the world. TLE is promoting #FLD with upcoming events. Check our calendar of upcoming events in February with author DJ Corchin. Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help [...]

January 26th 2021
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

January Volunteer Get Together PM

Join Enza, along with other volunteers, Tuesday, January 26th for a Zoom Volunteer Get Together. Zoom meeting 6:30-7:30 PM. January date options for Volunteer Get-Together: Tuesday evening, January 26th, 6:30-7:30 P.M. OR Friday morning, January 29th, 11:30-12:30 P.M. Volunteers will get a zoom link and passcode in the MailChimp invitation OR you can contact Enza for the zoom link and *passcode.    

January 19th 2021
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

BOD Meeting January 19, 2021

The next BOD meeting will take place via zoom on Tuesday, January 19, 2021: 10 AM to noon

January 4th 2021
All Day

Office Closed January PED Day

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for a PED day.   The office will be closed: Monday January 4th

December 19th 2020 - January 4th 2021
All Day

Holiday Break 2020-21

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for the holiday break. The TLE office will reopen Tuesday January 5th. Happy Holidays!!

December 15th 2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

TLE Virtual Holiday Event

Let's celebrate the Season! Join Enza and Darlene on Tuesday, December 15th, starting at noon, for a Zoom Holiday Get Together! Look for a MailChimp TLE Virtual Holiday Event invite announcement with the Zoom link OR contact Enza at 450-688-2933 ext. 3126 if you need the link. BYOHC | Bring your own hot chocolate!  

December 10th 2020
All Day

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December

December 5th 2020
All Day

International Volunteer Day 2020

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a global celebration of volunteers. It takes place every year on December 5 to shine a light on the impact of volunteer efforts everywhere. #IVD2020 #IVD #InternationalVolunteerDay #InternationalVolunteerDay2020 The Learning Exchange Volunteer with The Learning Exchange Volunteers are leading social change around the world. This special day promotes the work of volunteers at all levels, including local, national and international. Volunteer Bureau of Montreal The Volunteer Bureau of Montreal's mission is to promote volunteerism to the general public and to provide support services to community organizations using volunteers. TLE is a member of the VBM. [...]

November 25th 2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

November Volunteer Get Together

Join Enza, along with other volunteers, this Wednesday, November 25th for a Zoom Volunteer Get-Together.

November 20th 2020
All Day

World Children's Day

Friday, November 20th is World Children's Day. The life of a child is perhaps the best phase in their lives. On International Children’s Day, it makes sense to celebrate it with your child to not only give them a good experience but to also relive your own childhood. Take your child on a nature walk Learn a new song together Dance to some music Surf the web: See how other children live in other countries Play dress-up Read a book Play a board game Just have fun...be a kid!! What will you do?

November 19th 2020
10:00 am

Supporting the Well-being of Young Children

Virtual Event: Thursday, November 19 | 10:00 AM with guests of honor: Mr. Christopher Skeete: Parliamentary Assistant to the Prime Minister for relations with English-speaking Quebecers Mr. Mathieu Lacombe: Minister of Families | Supporting the Well-being of Young Children in English-speaking Communities!

November 17th 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

BOD Meeting November 17, 2020

The next BOD meeting will take place via zoom on Tuesday, November 17th: 10 AM to noon

November 15th 2020 - November 21st 2020
12:00 am

Early Childhood Week

Early Childhood Week is a time to recognize the importance of the development that happens in the early years. For over 60 years, November 20 has been the Universal Children’s Day. The Early Childhood Week is a celebration of the Universal Children’s Day. It is an opportunity to communicate and establish à dialogue on the well-being and development of babies, to highlight local, regional and national initiatives that support early childhood and to mobilize our society as a whole.

November 5th 2020
All Day

International Volunteer Managers Day

November 5th is International Volunteer Managers Day (IVMDay)! IVMDay was developed in order to bring recognition to individual Managers of Volunteers and their roles in the mobilisation and support of the world’s volunteers.

November 1st 2020 - November 30th 2020
All Day

Financial Literacy Month

November marks the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month (FLM), an initiative launched by numerous community groups, non-profits and government bodies to help improve Canadians’ financial literacy levels.

October 28th 2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

October Volunteer Get Together

Join Enza, along with other volunteers, this Wednesday, October 28th for a Zoom Volunteer Get Together.

October 9th 2020 - October 12th 2020
All Day

Thanksgiving Holiday

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for Thanksgiving holiday October 12th. The TLE office will be closed during this period: October 9-12    

October 6th 2020
11:00 am - 11:30 am

TLE AGM 2020

Notice to members of: Annual General Meeting WHEN: Tuesday October 6, 2020 Annual General Meeting: 11:00 a.m. WHERE: zoom WHO: Everyone is welcome! TLE members, community representatives, supporters, partners, and staff. RSVP: To Enza at 450-688-2933 ext 3126 or by email: TLEliteracy@yahoo.ca to receive the TLE AGM zoom link

September 29th 2020
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Literacy Quebec AGM 2020

Literacy Quebec Annual General Meeting To make our “COVID edition AGM” a bit more uplifting, this year, we have decided on the fun theme of Rainbows 🌈and Sunshine🌞   

September 25th 2020
All Day

Office Closed September PED Day

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for a PED day.   The office will be closed: Friday September 25th

September 24th 2020
All Day

Essential Skills Day 2020

Essential Skills Day is an annual initiative taking place each September to raise awareness about the importance of workplace literacy and essential skills training. The nine essential skills, identified by the Government of Canada (reading, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communications, working with others, thinking, digital technology, continuous learning), are the foundation for all other skills and enable people to evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change. These skills are used in every job to varying degrees and at different levels of complexity. They provide the foundation for learning all other skills and enable people to evolve with [...]

September 15th 2020
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

TLE Welcome Back Zoom

Join Enza and Darlene for TLE's Welcome Back Get Together!

September 15th 2020
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

BOD Meeting September 2020

The next BOD meeting will take place via zoom on September 15th: 10 AM to noon

September 8th 2020
All Day

International Literacy Day 2020

On 7 September 2020, International Literacy Day will be celebrated around the world with the theme ‘Literacy and multilingualism’.

September 7th 2020
All Day

Labour Day Closure

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for the Labour Day holiday.

August 26th 2020 - August 28th 2020
All Day

Office Closed August PED Days

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for 3 PED days. The office will be closed August 26-28th during this period.

June 24th 2020 - August 25th 2020
All Day

Summer Holiday Closure

The Learning Exchange is closed for the summer holiday. The office will be closed during this period. Enjoy the summer weather!

June 24th 2020
All Day

St-Jean Baptiste

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for the St-Jean Baptiste. The office will reopen Thursday June 25th.

June 16th 2020
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Celebration Event 2020

Join us virtually as we celebrate our students success and the volunteers and staff who helped them! Bring your own lunch! LOL

May 22nd 2020
All Day

Office Closed PED Day

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont are closed for a PED day. The office will be closed during this period.

April 23rd 2020
All Day

World Book Day 2020

On April 23rd, Canada celebrates Canada Book Day, an annual event aimed at promoting books and reading. TLE is honouring World Book Day by giving away free books during the week!

April 21st 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Volunteer Appreciation Zoom Get Together

Please join us as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. All TLE members and supporters are invited to a virtual celebration of our volunteers. During National Volunteer Appreciation Week TLE wants to celebrate and thank TLE’s Volunteers!! TLE volunteers are invited to a Volunteer virtual event on Tuesday April 21st 11:00 to noon as TLE thanks all volunteers for their hard work and dedication! A big THANK YOU to our volunteers! XOXO

April 10th 2020 - April 13th 2020
All Day

Easter Holiday

The Learning Exchange and CDC Vimont wish you a Happy Easter!The office continues to be closed during this period.

April 2nd 2020
All Day

International Children's Book Day

Spread the love of reading with a child on Children’s Book Day, and help foster the imagination of the next generation.

April 1st 2020 - April 5th 2020
All Day

Community Literacy Week

From April 1-5 celebrate Community Literacy Week

March 13th 2020
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

UP Skills for Work Series | Presentation

TLE, Vimont QC

UP Skills for Work helps learners develop key employability skills through free workshops and downloadable workbooks. Workshop topic: PRESENTATION | How you look and sound to other people.

March 13th 2020 - May 3rd 2020
All Day

Events Temporarily Postponed

Dear TLE members, community partners and CDC Vimont staff, The peace of mind, health and well-being of our volunteers, learners, staff and community partner organizations and schools is our top priority. The Learning Exchange will be postponing, until further notice, ALL activities and tutoring, specifically all tutoring sessions, meetings, daycare visits, outings, volunteer school visits, and workshops. We will continue to follow the news and any directives of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board to keep you informed. We will work to reschedule events and activities in the near future. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions [...]

February 26th 2020
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Introduction to Modern Art

The Learning Exchange, Vimont, Laval QC

Join Mona for an Introduction to Modern Art: from Renoir to Jackson Pollock  and Pablo Picasso. Students from CDC Vimont Center are all invited to attend.

February 25th 2020
10:15 am - 12:30 pm

NPI Meeting February

Laval Senior Academy, Chomedey Laval Quebec

The next NPI meeting will take place February 25th: Agape projects for Laval English-speaking Children, Youth and Parents Community announcements and upcoming activities

February 20th 2020
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

[Wurd] Up Cultural Literacy Evening

Laval Senior Academy, Chomedey Laval Quebec

FREE to Laval community. Families welcome! Theme: Cultural Literacy – Black History Month Focus: Launch of the Ile-Ifé Africana Studies Collection (IIASC) coordinated in conjunction with Black History Month

February 20th 2020
All Day

School Reading Visit: JFK Elementary

John F Kennedy Elementary, Laval QC

As part of "I Love to Read" Week at JFK Elementary school in Laval, Family Literacy volunteers will stop by on Thursday, February 20th for interactive stories and a visit from The Cat-in-the Hat!

February 19th 2020
9:35 am - 11:55 am

School Reading Visit: Hillcrest Academy

Hillcrest Academy, Chomedey Laval QC

To kick off Reading Week at Hillcrest Academy in Laval, Family Literacy volunteers will stop by on Wednesday, February 19th for interactive stories and a visit from The Cat-in-the Hat!

February 17th 2020 - February 21st 2020
All Day

Hooked on School Days Events 2020

TLE, Vimont QC

A+ School Perseverance Tree of Perseverance | Wall Mural Help build the CDC Vimont Tree of Perseverance   #HookedonSchoolDaysVimont #HookedonSchoolDays #JPS2020

February 14th 2020
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

UP Skills for Work Series | Teamwork

TLE, Vimont QC

UP Skills for Work helps learners develop key employability skills through free workshops and downloadable workbooks. Workshop topic: TEAMWORK | Working well with other people. It’s also about treating people kindly.

February 14th 2020
All Day

International Book Giving Day 2020

February 14th is about sharing the love of books! #bookgivingday

February 11th 2020 - February 12th 2020
12:00 am

Early Childhood Symposium

Palace Convention Centre, Laval QC

Enhancing knowledge and collaborative practice This symposium is designed for educators, practitioners and administrators interested in enhancing their knowledge and collaborative practice to better support English-speaking children and their families. Mental health School readiness Parental engagement Early literacy Learning through play Dual language learners