Family Literacy Day 2026

National Family Literacy Day, also known as Snuggle Up and Read Together Day, is Tuesday, January 27, 2026. HPL has plenty of Snuggle Up and Read Storytimes to celebrate this annual event. This year's theme is Make mealtime family learning time. Preparing for mealtime is a fun (and tasty) way for families to learn together. Whether it’s following recipes, making shopping lists, or sharing stories at the dinner table, make your mealtime a family learning time.

“Family literacy is rooted in the simple idea that everyday moments can be powerful learning opportunities,” says Alison Howard, Executive Director of ABC Life Literacy Canada. “Cooking and eating together naturally introduces reading, writing, math, science and communication skills. Best of all, these experiences don’t feel like formal lessons — they feel like quality family time.”

Family Literacy Day began in 1999 and has grown into a well-loved event across the country. Every year, schools, libraries and community groups host free events and activities to bring families together to learn together.

Download free resources, including activity sheets and bookmarks, to help promote the importance of reading in today’s world. 

Literacy is the greatest skill a parent and/or caregiver can give to a child. It is the foundation for creativity, expression, lifelong learning and well-being.  

Borrow new and favourite books to read together from HPL. 

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