Literacy Classroom on Wheels (C.O.W.) Bus

The C.O.W. (Classroom on Wheels) is a bookmobile that travels to various sites around the city. It's a free drop-in program for parents and their children from birth to 6 years old.

The Literacy C.O.W. Bus is funded by:
CIBC Children's Foundation
Edmonton Journal, Raise-a-Reader
Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament
Sandy Lane Auto
Success by 6®

The Program:

• The bus visits each location on a weekly basis
• During the visit a facilitator models literacy activities and encourages parents to read to their babies and preschoolers
• The bus provides a friendly comfortable space where parents feel at ease with books and gain confidence in their ability to read to their children
• Parents borrow books for free for two weeks at a time
• Weekly draws are conducted where parents have a chance to receive quality books

The Benefits:

• Parents understand the importance of shared reading
• Families have books in their homes
• Families read together
• Children gain early language and literacy skills

Program Schedule

September 13 to December 16, 2011

February 8 to March 23, 2012

April 3 to June 15, 2012

Tuesdays

Youngstown Community
Tuesday a.m. 8:30 - 10:00
163 St - 104 Ave
On 104 Avenue beside school yard

La Perle Community
Tuesday a.m. 10:30 - 12:00
98 Ave - 180 St
On 98 Avenue

Athlone Community
Tuesday p.m. 1:00 - 2:30
13010 - 129 St
Between the Elementary School and the Community League

Wednesdays

Sakaw Community
Wednesday a.m. 10:30 - 12:00
1275 - 62 St
At entrance to housing area

Richfield Community
Wednesday p.m. 1:00 - 2:30
37 Ave & 78 St
In front of Richfield Hall, tenant centre

Thursdays

Edmonton Garrison Military Fitness Centre
Thursday a.m. 9:30 - 11:00
(parking lot)

Bannerman Community
Thursday p.m. 12:00 - 1:30
139 Ave & 26 St
Near corner by housing area and apartments

Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre
Thursday p.m. 2:00 - 3:00
9516 - 114 Ave

Fridays

Caernarvon Community
Friday a.m. 8:15 - 10:00
148 Ave & 118 St
In front of Community League

Dickensfield Community
Friday a.m. 10:30 - 12:00
9213 - 146 Ave
Near Dickensfield Amity House

For more information on this program, please call 780.421.7323 or e-mail info@famlit.ca