Adults
Welcoming Communities
Library Mainil RoomThursdays Are you a newcomer to Canada? Would you like help getting settled, accessing services, learning skills, making connections in the community, or learning English? Sunshine Coast Welcoming Communities can […]
Word Whips—Creative Writing Workshops with Fran Bourassa
Library Mainil RoomCalling all poets, writers, and would-be writers of all ages and experience levels! Bypass your inner “editor” to find your authentic voice. Practice “free writing” short pieces from “word whip” […]
Open Games Time
Library Mainil RoomFridays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Bring a friend and play! Chess, Scrabble, and Bridge, are just a few examples. We provide the space and tables, you bring the friends! We […]
Lights of Life Kickoff
Library Mainil RoomA Sunshine Coast Hospice holiday tradition since 1992, Lights of Life provides an opportunity for the public to pause and reflect on the memory of their loved one(s) during the […]
Monday Morning Meditation
Library Mainil RoomMondays Using traditional Buddhist Dharma psychology to calm the mind and alleviate suffering, facilitator John Thompson will lead guided Dharma meditations for short and long term solutions, and discuss these […]
French Conversation Group
Library Mainil RoomMondays in-person only Do you wish you could practice your French with other friendly French language learners? Join our weekly French Conversation Group! No meetings on statutory holidays when the library is […]
Knitting a Community
Library Mainil RoomDo you enjoy knitting and/or crocheting with others, and making useful items from donated yarn for local charities? Drop in to our weekly knitting group on Tuesday mornings. Knitters from beginners to experts are welcome. Host: Lynne Dyment Limited to 12 in-person participants, first-come first served. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca.
Japanese Conversation
OnlineJapanese Conversation Group Are you curious about the Japanese language and culture? Join our weekly Japanese Conversation Group on Zoom. We meet every Tuesday from 1pm–2pm. All levels welcomed. Join us on Zoom here. Meeting ID: 938 2661 0670 Passcode: 705017
Philosophy Café
Library Mainil RoomWhat is the true meaning of "success" in life? What is a “good education”? Join the discussion as we talk about the eternal Big Questions, moderated by a trained philosopher. The moderator's aim is not to find winners and losers in a debate, but to use all viewpoints as clues to the puzzle that, if completed, […]
Take Control of Your Indoor Climate
Have you ever thought of your home as a climate zone? If not, it is time to start. Modern home design stresses energy efficiency, better insulation, and airtightness for more home comfort than ever. Energy Advisors evaluate each component of a home to create an energy model to better plan renovation and new building decisions. […]