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Event Series Author Events

Author Event: Carol Cram, The Many Faces of MAID 

Library Mainil Room

Carol Cram, Bowen Island co-author of The Many Faces of MAID: What to Expect When Someone You Know Chooses Medical Assistance in Dying, will talk about compiling the stories of 17 people, including herself, who supported a loved one through MAID. Free but space is limited. Register below. Also accessible live on Zoom here.

 
Event Series Welcoming Communities

Welcoming Communities

Library Mainil Room

Thursdays 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 If you require accessibility accommodations, please […]

 

Ch’kw’elhp Genealogy with Ḵ’atxa’mat Frances J. Nahanee

Library Mainil Room

A talk on her Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ancestry from the village site of Ch’kw’elhp (Gibsons). Rooted in nine generations of ancestors from Ch’kw’elhp, Fran will speak about her family tree, the importance of ancestral naming, and cultural protocol. Not to be missed! Free but space is limited. Registration is recommended.Contact the Library or register below.

 

Event Series Monday Morning Meditation

Monday Morning Meditation

Library Mainil Room

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 statutory holiday Mondays. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca.

 
Event Series French Conversation Group

French Conversation Group

Library Mainil Room

Mondays 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 closed.

 
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.

 
Event Series Japanese Conversation Group

Japanese Conversation

Online

Japanese 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

 
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. 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 time […]