From May 12 to 18, 2025, the 30th edition of Quebec Family Week celebrates family bonds across the province. This week is the perfect opportunity to encourage family reading! Check out our resource below for more information, 5 fun activities to help you boost early literacy in your family, and book recommendations.
Announcing our newest volunteer of the month for April, Josephine! Congratulations and thank you for volunteering in our library. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
“This month marks my one-year anniversary of volunteering for MinibiblioPlus and it’s been such a pleasure coming every week to help out. In the time I’ve been here, I’ve learnt plenty about working in a library and taking care of books, from organizing with the Dewey decimal classification system to preparing specific orders about gardening or beach vacations. All in all, I take pride in being an active member of my community and getting books to the little readers everywhere!”
Announcing our newest volunteer of the month for March, Abril! Abril has gone above and beyond her weekly Storytime sessions, making time to participate in Special Events and always bringing a bright energy to her readings. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
“Volunteering at Minibinlioplus means feeding off the imagination of young children.
Not only am I learning how to bond with them, but I am also bringing out my inner child. Minibiblioplus’ initiatives are a great start for incentivizing children to read from a very young age and develop their language skills. I have also been surprised at the kind of patience and empathy I have for them, especially when I pay attention to their little thoughts and expressions as we go through our readings.
The kids look forward to seeing me because every reading session is a fresh new adventure!”
Congratulations to our latest volunteer of the month for February, Claudia! Claudia’s smiles and fun stortyime animations bring the children much happiness and joy with every reading. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
“I became a volunteer at minibiblioPLUS last summer when looking for opportunities to read to children. I was delighted to discover this wonderful organization that allowed me to share my passion of reading, just as I had done with my nephews when they were little. It was one of my favorite activities with them: to delve into new worlds and bring them alive with different voices and sound effects, and to witness the joy, laughter and wonder that it brought them. Those were special moments that every child should experience.
My volunteer sessions at a local daycare have been so much fun. It’s very gratifying and touching to see how happy and excited the children are for story time. And the staff members are amazing and very welcoming. It’s been a wonderful experience that I hope others will explore. I want to thank everyone at minibiblioPLUS for their kindness and support, and to underline the amazing job that they’re doing to support literacy in children, which is extremely important for the development in all facets of their lives, and which will help open doors both personally and professionally.”
Announcing our newest volunteer of the month for January, Adunni! Congratulations and thank you for changing young lives one book at a time. Here is what she has to say about her experience:
“My favourite part of volunteering with minibiblioPLUS is that I get to share my love of reading with the kids. The support from the team at the library is amazing, it makes volunteering really easy. I know the daycare is really glad to have us come in to read once a week. The children’s enthusiasm makes my day and never fails to put a smile on my face. Their interest in the stories and their participation are really heartwarming.”
Happy Lunar New Year! 
Celebrate the Year of the snake with stories that bring the magic of Chinese New Year to life! From festive traditions to legendary tales, our book suggestions are perfect for young readers. Click on the photo to explore our full list and welcome the new year with a great book! 
It’s Family Literacy Day!Unplug and join the Go Screen-Free challenge today! Discover our FREE Bingo printable game filled with exciting activities for the whole family and you can also check out our book recommendations that celebrate the joy of disconnecting and reconnecting with those around us. Click on the photos below to access the free resources.
We present to you our book of the month for October, Pete the Cat’s Trick or Pete by James Dean. Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to house and discover what is waiting behind each door. Pumpkins, candy, and costumes! With flaps that reveal fun Halloween surprises, this Pete the Cat holiday story is sure to be a sweet treat for your little trick-or-treaters. Click on the photo to access our activity plan and free Halloween game cards. Happy reading and Happy Halloween to all! 
Discover what minibiblioPLUS has been up to this past summer and exciting updates for this coming Fall. Click on the the photo above to read all about it in our latest newsletter!
We present to you our book of the month for September, My Heart Fills with Happiness by Monique Gray Smith Dive into this beautifully illustrated tale that celebrates the simple joys of life through the eyes of a child. Each page radiates warmth, reminding us to cherish the little moments that fill our hearts with happiness. Click on the image above to access our activity plan and free drawing template.
As we enjoy this inspiring read, let us also honor Orange Shirt Day on September 30th, a day to recognize the impact of residential schools and to promote healing and reconciliation. Together, we can celebrate joy while remembering the importance of truth and understanding. #BookOfTheMonth #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
