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SUMMARY:English Learners Book Club
LOCATION:Squamish Public Library\nSquamish Public Library
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DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Read\, and Learn English Together with Capilano Univ
 ersity's Department of Community Development & Outreach..\nhttps://squamis
 hlibrary.libnet.info/event/13127191
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Join us for weekly gatherings where we rea
 d\, learn\, and practice English in a supportive and welcoming environment
 .</p>\n<p>This free\, community-based program is open to adults aged 18 an
 d up\, and is designed for people with English as an additional language o
 r anyone wanting to improve their English skills. It&rsquo\;s a great oppo
 rtunity to meet new people\, build confidence\, and explore stories togeth
 er.</p>\n<h4><strong>Program Details</strong></h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Who 
 can join:</strong> Anyone 18 and older</li>\n<li><strong>Cost:</strong> Fr
 ee</li>\n<li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> Low-barrier and open to all c
 ommunity members</li>\n<li><strong>Attendance:</strong> Drop-ins are welco
 me\, but regular learners are encouraged to register</li>\n</ul>\n<h4><str
 ong>What to Expect</strong>&nbsp\;</h4>\n<p>We choose a book to read toget
 her at a slow and steady pace\, usually covering 5-7 pages per session. We
  pause to discuss vocabulary\, summarize the story\, and explore key theme
 s. Everyone gets a chance to practice reading aloud\, work on pronunciatio
 n\, and ask questions about words or phrases they find difficult.</p>\n<p>
 Tea and snacks are always provided!</p>\n<h4><strong>Who We Are</strong></
 h4>\n<p>The English Learners Book Club is facilitated by a faculty member 
 from <a href="https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/our-value
 s/community-development-and-outreach-at-capu/">Capilano University&rsquo\;
 s Community Development and Outreach (CDO) Department</a>\, in collaborati
 on with a staff member from <a href="https://pearlspace.ca/">PearlSpace</a
 >. The Squamish Public Library provides in-kind support to help make this 
 program possible.</p>\n<p>The Community Development &amp\; Outreach (CDO) 
 department at Capilano University is committed to reaching people who may 
 not have access to traditional campus-based programs. By using a learner-c
 entered approach\, we create accessible literacy opportunities for adults 
 living in Squamish\, fostering connection and learning for everyone involv
 ed.</p>\n<p>Come read with us\, share stories\, and grow your English skil
 ls in a friendly and supportive space!</p>\n<h4><strong>Registration</stro
 ng></h4>\n<p>Drop ins are welcome but registration in encouraged.</p>\n<ul
 >\n<li><a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=2evw7S
 M7kUC6ifKLneuZmJ6TBC1ZXz1Nrt1MzoyGgVBUNUdWRDQwS1hJSUI2UVhMU1U5MFgyNDBKVi4u
 &amp\;route=shorturl">Register here</a>.<strong></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p>
 <strong>Contact</strong></p>\n<p>If you have any questions:</p>\n<ul>\n<li
 >email <a href="mailto:sqlearning@capilanou.ca">sqlearning@capilanou.ca</a
 >&nbsp\;</li>\n</ul>\nhttps://squamishlibrary.libnet.info/event/13127191
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