Riot of Reading returns to Mission for literacy week

The 20th Annual Riot of Reading returned on Saturday (Jan. 28) in an effort to promote literacy in Mission. The ever-popular Norden the Magician (pictured) performed at the event. /Bob Friesen PhotoThe 20th Annual Riot of Reading returned on Saturday (Jan. 28) in an effort to promote literacy in Mission. The ever-popular Norden the Magician (pictured) performed at the event. /Bob Friesen Photo
The Riot of Reading event featured several activities for children, including face-painting. /Bob Friesen PhotoThe Riot of Reading event featured several activities for children, including face-painting. /Bob Friesen Photo
In addition to face-painting, the Riot of Reading event also featured balloon animals. /Bob Friesen PhotoIn addition to face-painting, the Riot of Reading event also featured balloon animals. /Bob Friesen Photo
The event took place at Mission Library and guests were greeted with a traditional welcome song. /Bob Friesen PhotoThe event took place at Mission Library and guests were greeted with a traditional welcome song. /Bob Friesen Photo
Mission’s mayor Paul Horn spoke at the event and continued his tradition of dressing up with his son - this time dressing for the library’s flood last month. /Bob Friesen PhotoMission’s mayor Paul Horn spoke at the event and continued his tradition of dressing up with his son - this time dressing for the library’s flood last month. /Bob Friesen Photo
The ‘Big green bus’ promoted literacy by offering free books as well as free coffee and doughnuts from Tim Hortons. /Bob Friesen PhotoThe ‘Big green bus’ promoted literacy by offering free books as well as free coffee and doughnuts from Tim Hortons. /Bob Friesen Photo
Abbotsford-Mission MLA and the province’s agriculture minister Pam Alexis provided opening remarks. /Bob Friesen PhotoAbbotsford-Mission MLA and the province’s agriculture minister Pam Alexis provided opening remarks. /Bob Friesen Photo

The 20th Annual Riot of Reading returned on Saturday (Jan. 28) in an effort to promote literacy in Mission.

The event was hosted by Mission Library and featured a traditional welcome song, remarks from Mayor Paul Horn and Abbotsford-Mission MLA Pam Alexis, a performance by Norden the Magician, face painting, balloon animals, the big green bus and an abundance of books.

The Riot of Reading event is a part of Canada’s Family Literacy Week and was a collaborative effort between the Mission Library, Mission Literacy in Motion, Mission Public Schools and Mission Community Services.

The event was created 20 years ago by two librarians who wanted to celebrate the richness of Family Literacy in Mission and to provide a showcase of all the supports and services available to families in the community.

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