Local author Jeff Bloom is a supporter of Literacy Merritt & Nicola Valley. $1.00 from each of his children’s books sold at the Nicola Valley Arts Centre Gallery & Gift Shop is donated to LMNVS for local literacy programming.

His most familiar books are the Squawker series – stories about his childhood pet crow Squawker. The Christmas Princess has another local connection, featuring illustration by local sisters Lori Desy and Jill Fitzer of Lakeshore Creations.

Thank you to the United Way for supporting the Kick Back and Connect summer reading program and the annual Community Creative Playground!

From free books to programs for senior citizens, we offer a wide variety of programs and events all year.