Literacy Lambton
Literacy Lambton is a Sarnia-Lambton nonprofit that provides free, accessible literacy supports for adults, children, and families through one-to-one and small-group tutoring, volunteer mentor programs, and early-years initiatives. Its programs include adult learner services, the Train Your Brain math and reading program for Grade 3 and 4 students, Summer Reading Buddies, and a network of Little Free Libraries, all delivered with trained volunteers and community partners. The organization relies on charitable funding, local partnerships, and volunteers to offer judgment-free learning opportunities that build reading, writing, math, and basic digital skills. Literacy Lambton focuses on strengthening lifelong learning, confidence, and community access to books across Sarnia-Lambton.
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Announcement: Dollys legacy continues for Corunna families
Literacy Lambton announced on 2026-08-30 that Dolly's legacy continues with positive news for families in Corunna. The short post highlights ongoing local support tied to that legacy, signaling benefit for community families.
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Supportive social post about local initiative
Literacy Lambton shared a warm social post on 2026-08-27 saying Love this local initiative. Let’s talk, inviting community conversation. It's a concise call to engage with a local effort, perfect for anyone who wants to learn more or offer support.
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OBAA nomination for Non-Profit of the Year
Literacy Lambton announced a nomination for the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award for Non Profit of the Year on August 27, 2026. The recognition highlights the organization’s technical expertise, social responsibility, innovation, and community impact, and celebrates learners, volunteers, staff, donors, and partners.
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Train Your Brain program announcement
Literacy Lambton opens Fall registration for Train Your Brain on Tuesday, September 1 at 9:00 AM, for children enrolled in Grade 3 or 4. The program uses games like Flip 7 to reinforce math and reading, and relies on volunteers who support the Sarnia Jackpot Time bingo hall to help fund programming.
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Give-a-Book campaign support and donations
Literacy Lambton received cash and new children's book donations from the Southwest Optimist Convention and local Optimist Clubs to help stock this years holiday Give a Book campaign in London, Ontario. Last year the charity distributed 4,800 new books to babies through teens via 42 frontline community partners.
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Little Free Library installation
Literacy Lambton announced a new Little Free Library at 1370 Blackwell Road in Sarnia on 2026-08-20, officially registered as Chartered Steward #230861. Stop by this free neighborhood book exchange between Michigan and Modeland to pick up a read or leave one for someone else.
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Meet with Literacy Lambton at Lambton Shared Services next week
Literacy Lambton will be at Lambton Shared Services next week offering informal meetings to discuss your learning goals. Stop by for a friendly conversation about supports and next steps, and contact Literacy Lambton for exact times and to arrange a meeting.
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Little Free Libraries mapping contributions
Literacy Lambton is finalizing a public map of about 80 Little Free Libraries in Lambton County and asks residents to email info@literacylambton.org if a box is missing. Send a photo and the Google Maps coordinates so your local Little Free Library can be added to the view only map at the provided link.
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Adult education and employment support program
Literacy Lambton offers adult education and employment support in the Sarnia Lambton area, helping adults prepare for employment, upgrade high school credits, or plan for post secondary education. This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by federal and provincial partners; call 519-332-4876 to talk about your next step.
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Stuff the Studio promotional post
Literacy Lambton posted a same day call to action for Stuff the 99.9FM The Fox at the Sarnia Studio on 2026-08-12, inviting the community to participate in a radio studio drive. Tune into 99.9FM or check Literacy Lambton channels for details on how to drop off donations and support local literacy services.
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Tips to encourage reluctant readers
Literacy Lambton shares Scholastic backed ideas to help children who resist reading, emphasizing small, interest driven strategies to make reading feel fun. The guidance is practical for parents and educators looking for simple ways to encourage reading for pleasure starting now.
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Train Your Brain — FREE evening program
Literacy Lambton is offering Train Your Brain, a free evening program focused on positive affirmations and growth mindset for families with children entering Grades three and four. Registration opens online September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM, with details available on literacylambton.org under the programs tab.
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Train Your Brain fundraising & fall program registration
Literacy Lambton is running the Train Your Brain fundraiser supported by the Kiwanis Club of Sarnia-Lambton Golden K, raising funds through volunteering at Sarnia Jackpot Time bingo to support reading and math programs for Grade 3 and Grade 4 students. Fall program registration opens on 2026-09-01 at 9:00 AM, with details available under the programs tab at literacylambton.org.
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LCLibrary Summer Reading Challenge
Literacy Lambton is encouraging readers to stay active in the LCLibrary Summer Reading Challenge, noting that plenty of prizes are available to participants. Keep participating and check the library for details on how to record progress and claim rewards.
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Volunteer recognition at Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Literacy Lambton celebrated volunteers at the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards in Sarnia-Lambton, honoring Adult Program mentor Bruce Langer for five years of service and Dr. Anne Toth for 35 years. The post thanks volunteers from service clubs, Guiding, Scouts and Cadets, conservation groups, the Sarnia Sting Assists and local social service agencies for strengthening the community.
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Office closure notice
Literacy Lambton will be closed Monday for the Civic Holiday, with regular contact hours available until Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 519-332-4876 for assistance, and note the office will reopen Tuesday at 9:00 AM. The program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.
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Promotion of Active for Life partnership and newsletter
Literacy Lambton spotlights Active for Life as a partner in the Baby Bookworms welcome project at Bluewater Health and encourages readers to sign up for the Active for Life newsletter for easy tips and tricks on building physical literacy. This brief local update connects literacy programming with practical physical literacy resources for families.
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Family Literacy and Social-Emotional Learning Resources
Literacy Lambton shares five free online resources to help families build reading skills and social emotional confidence before school starts. The list includes provincial and national programs plus the University of Florida Literacy Institute, with direct links to activity guides and SEL materials for parents and caregivers. Save the post and pass it along to a friend who is preparing for back to school.
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Get SET (Skills, Education, Training)
Literacy Lambton’s Get SET program offers free one to one learning support for adults 18 plus in Sarnia Lambton, helping learners improve reading, writing, math, and basic computer and digital skills. The program is funded through Employment Ontario with government support; call 519-332-4876 to arrange a no pressure meet and greet and learn how the program can support your goals.
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Train Your Brain Program 2026-27
Literacy Lambton and the Sarnia Sting Assists Foundation are backing the free Train Your Brain program for Grade 3 and 4 students, offered at nine community sites across Lambton County. Registration for Fall sessions opens at the start of the new school year, and volunteers support the program through 50/50 ticket sales at Sting home games.
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Kids Summer Safety Workshop series announcement
First Five Sarnia-Lambton is hosting a free Kids Summer Safety Workshop series that kicks off at the log cabin at the entrance to the Canatara Seaway Kiwanis Children's Animal Farm, promoted by Literacy Lambton. Visit the organizer's event lineup for the full schedule and session details so you can plan which workshops to attend with your children.
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Free summer activities resource share
Literacy Lambton is sharing a free downloadable pack of summer activities for families, available from ABC Life Literacy Canada starting July 9, 2026. The short post highlights that these family friendly resources are free to download for summer learning and play.
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YIPI Big Buddy volunteers join Summer Reading Buddies
Literacy Lambton has welcomed the Sarnia Police Youth in Policing Initiative YIPI crew to this summer's Summer Reading Buddies at the downtown Sarnia Library. YIPI volunteers will be paired with Little Buddy readers for one on one reading time and will also volunteer with other community organizations through the summer.
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Funders recognized for 2025-26 Train Your Brain sites
Literacy Lambton posted a walk of fame on 2026-07-06 honoring the funders who made the 2025 to 2026 school year and nine Train Your Brain sites possible. The brief announcement expresses gratitude and uses #SarniaLambton and #TrainYourBrain to highlight community support for local literacy efforts.
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Magnolia Little Free Library Donation Request
Magnolia Little Free Library is now installed at Blackwell Road and Pullen Drive in Sarnia, registered with LittleFreeLibrary.org as #227136. Literacy Lambton encourages book donations to support summer reading, and is listing the new site on its Facebook and Instagram pages while building a countywide Google Map of Little Free Libraries.
