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Event Series Read to a Dog

Read to a Dog

Library - Children's Area

Come meet Watson the dog and read him a story! All readers are welcome, whether you’re new to reading, experienced, or struggling. Watson is non-judgmental and loves stories and pets. Read for 20 – 60 minutes by signing up for one or more timeslots below. Registration below required. Online registration closes 1 hour before the […]

Event Series Philosophy Cafe

Philosophy Café

Library Mainil Room

What 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, […]

 
Event Series Book Club

Book Club: The Other Valley

Library Mainil Room

Come join our discussion of Scott Alexander Howard’s The Other Valley, a literary speculative novel about an isolated town neighbored by its own past and future. This modern fable is about the inevitable march of time and whether or not fate can be defied. Above all, it is about love and letting go, and the […]

Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Library Mainil Room

Thursdays - New time! 10:00 -10:30 am Join us for songs, bounces, and stories for children age 0-5 and their caregivers. Connect with your child and with families in your community.  Free, drop-in program If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca

 
Event Series Tech Help

Tech Help

Library Pod

Do you need assistance with : *using your smartphone or e-reader *accessing email *surfing the internet *posting to social media or other basic technology help... Call the library to make a 30 minute appointment. If your technology issue is beyond our scope, we are happy to refer you to other support resources in the community. […]

 
Event Series Baby & Toddler Storytime

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Library Mainil Room

Now on Thursdays! 11:00 – 11:30 am Join us for rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Recommended for children age 0-3. Free, drop-in program If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca

 
Event Series Welcoming Communities

Welcoming Communities

Library Mainil Room

Thursdays repeating, 12:30 - 2:00 pm New time  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 help! Drop in to any session. For more information, call Olga at 604 – 212- 1938, email welcoming-communities@capilanou.ca, or visit www.welcoming-communities.ca

 
Event Series Open Games Time

Open Games Time

Library Mainil Room

Fridays, 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 have Scrabble, Chess sets, and playing cards available. Please bring any specific games you’d like to play. Drop-in. No registration required. If you require accessibility accommodations, please […]

 
Event Series Repair Café

Repair Cafe

Library Mainil Room

The Repair Café is here this weekend! Bring your small appliances and other items for free repairs. Volunteers will help you bring new life to your old appliances. In person only. Drop-in; space is limited; first come first served.

 
Event Series Knitting a Community

Knitting a Community

Library Mainil Room

Do 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.