Teens
Freedom to Read Open Mic
Library Mainil RoomTo celebrate the 40th anniversary of Canada’s Freedom To Read Week, you’re invited to come read aloud (for up to 5 minutes) from your favourite book, for adults, teens, or children, that has been banned or challenged in libraries or schools. Or just come enjoy the freedom to listen. Freedom to Read resources include fascinating […]
Digital Resources Workshop
Library Mainil RoomDid you know you can get thousands of downloadable or streaming books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies, language lessons, and more — all for FREE, with your Gibsons & District Public Library card? Get more out of your devices, new or old. Bring your device to this hands-on workshop, and come learn how! Free but space […]
Read to a Dog
Library - Children's AreaCome meet Watson the dog and read him a story! All readers are welcome, whether you're new to reading, experienced, or struggling. Enjoy reading with Watson in a fun and non-judgmental environment. Watson loves children, stories, and pets. Come read to him! For children and youth under 18 Registration required below for a 20 minute […]
Dungeons & Dragons
Library Mainil RoomWednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm February 7th - 28th Do you like 20 sided dice? Want to meet kids who love D&D? This program is for you! Our volunteer DM will guide the party as you build your characters and seek out adventure. Humans, elves, and gnomes welcome! Registration is for a four week campaign. […]
Lego Builders Club
Library Mainil RoomCalling all Lego maniacs! Join us at the library for a theme-based building bonanza. We’ve got tubs of Lego to dive into as you stretch your imagination and meet like-minded kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 4-18 Free, drop-in program
Dungeons & Dragons (Saturday)
Library Mainil RoomDo you like 20 sided dice? Want to meet kids who love D&D? This program is for you! Our volunteer DM will guide the party as you build your characters and seek out adventure. Humans, elves, and gnomes welcome! Space is limited. Registration below is required. For youth age 9-18
Read to a Dog
Library - Children's AreaCome meet Watson the dog and read him a story! All readers are welcome, whether you're new to reading, experienced, or struggling. Enjoy reading with Watson in a fun and non-judgmental environment. Watson loves children, stories, and pets. Come read to him! For children and youth under 18 Registration required below for a 20 minute […]
Dungeons & Dragons (Wednesdays)
Library - Main AreaWednesdays, March 6th – 27th @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm Immerse yourself in a 4 week long D&D game campaign. Humans, elves, and wizards welcome! Registration is for a four week campaign that runs for the month. Registration required below. For ages 9-18
Open Microphone Night
Library Mainil RoomFirst Wednesday of each month, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Calling all readers, performers, and writers! Join us to share your own original material, or your favourite work by someone else: novels, stories, poems, songs, plays, memoirs, creative nonfiction, etc. Come enjoy reading, performing, or just listening. Five minutes maximum per person, please. Teens, adults, and performers at all levels […]
Read to a Dog
Library - Children's AreaCome meet Watson the dog and read him a story! All readers are welcome, whether you're new to reading, experienced, or struggling. Enjoy reading with Watson in a fun and non-judgmental environment. Watson loves children, stories, and pets. Come read to him! For children and youth under 18 Registration required below for a 20 minute […]