Lego Block Party
Library Mainil RoomDrop-in Lego building for children age 4-18 (4 year-olds must be accompanied by a caregiver). Friday July 5th, 10:30 -11:30 am Friday July 12th, 10:30 - 11:30 am Friday July 19th, 10:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday July 31st, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Saturday August 3rd, 10:30 - 11:30 am Friday August 9th, 10:30 - […]
Swifties Make Friendship Bracelets
Library Mainil RoomIt’s a Taylor Swift fan party! Come listen to Taylor Swift music, paint 13 on your hand, and make friendship bracelets. For ages 9-18 Saturday July 13th, 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Saturday August 3rd, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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 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.
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 closed.
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
Cardboard Rumpus Room
Library Mainil RoomDrop-in and start building using MakeDo kid-friendly tools and lots of cardboard. For children age 5-18, children under 5 must be with a caregiver. Tuesday July 9th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Tuesday July 23rd, 3:00 - 4:00 pm Tuesday August 6th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Arts & Crafts
Library Mainil RoomDrop-in for an hour of arts & crafts. For children age 5-18, children under 5 must be with a caregiver. Saturday July 6th, 10:30 - 11:30 am Wednesday July 10th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday July 17th, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Wednesday August 7th, 10:30 - 11:30 am
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Library Mainil RoomWednesdays @ 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
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 […]