Beading Workshop
Learn to bead an orange shirt pin, a symbol of solidarity born of Phyllis Webstad's residential school experience. The workshop teaches basic beadworking techniques and discusses indigenous beading and appropriation. […]
Author and Art Event: Art & Words
Join us for a special presentation by artists and authors from this summer’s Art & Words Festival, including the short film Falling Down Slowly. The Sunshine Coast Writers’ and Editors’ […]
Monday Morning Meditation
Mondays 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 […]
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 […]
Queer Youth Drop-In: Movie Screening
The Year We Thought About Love Come hang out and watch The Year We Thought about Love. This documentary follows a group of 16 queer youth from Boston, Massachusetts who act out their life experiences on stage in order to promote social change. For youth age 12-18, snacks provided. Run time is 68 minutes.
Readers’ Open Mic
Do you love to read aloud with expression, or listen to someone reading? Here’s your chance to read aloud for all to enjoy (4 minutes max), every third Wed of the month. You’re encouraged to pick a piece that resonates with the monthly theme. September's (optional) theme is "Truth and Secrets." Read or perform a […]
Along the Metis Trail
Renowned local Métis advocates, historians, and speakers George and Terry Goulet present their latest book, Along the Metis Trail. Learn about Métis history, heritage and culture over 200 years, and current Reconciliation efforts. In person space is limited; contact the Library to register. Also accessible live on Zoom here.
Reconciliation and Growing Up Indigenous on the Coast
Join local Indigenous educator, artist, anthropologist and guide Candace Campo of Talaysay Tours for a fascinating talk about her experience growing up Indigenous here in the Coastal forests, and her thoughts on Reconciliation. Dress for the weather: we may go for a walk outside. Space is limited; please contact the Library to register. Presented with support from the Sunshine […]
Monday Morning Meditation
Mondays 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 modalities. No registration required, drop in to any session. No class on May 1 or May 8
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.