With this document, the Colchester Adult Learning Association presents its first educational resource guide. This guide is intended for the citizens of Colchester, Nova Scotia. It contains descriptions of learning resources available in the area, as well inspirational stories from several learners.

The Joy of Learning includes the following sections:

- Teaching immigrants English
- 35 years old, no education, no job ... now what?
- Inspirational student story - Heather Wilmot
- Inspirational student story - Shannon Wolfe
- Great Village Community Learning Network
- Inspirational student story - Chalayne Dumont
- Graduating green thumbs
- Maggie's Place - early language and learning
- Stewiacke Valley Learning Community
- Tatamagouche Learning Community Network
- Learning communities symposium
- A tutor's perspective
- Creating learning communities in Colchester
- Directory of learning organizations and businesses