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
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 […]
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
Family Storytime
Library Mainil RoomThursdays @ 10:30 -11:00 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
Welcoming Communities
Library Mainil RoomThursdays 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 […]
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Stories & Songs with S7aplek Lanakila Bob Baker
Library - Main AreaLearn about the Squamish Nation’s history, culture and traditions through stories and songs. We are honoured to host Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Elder S7aplek Lanakila Bob Baker, Co-Founder and Spokesperson of the Spakwus Slolem Eagle Song Dancers. All ages welcome. Free but space is limited. Registration is recommended; register below.
Author Reading: Jan DeGrass
Library Mainil RoomLocal author Jan DeGrass reads from her new historical novel, Winter of Siege, the story of a young woman braving the siege of Leningrad in WWII. Free but in-person space is limited; register below. Also accessible live via this Zoom link.
Pride Festival: No Place Like Home
Mission Point Park, Davis Bay 4595 Sunshine Coast Hwy, Sechelt, British Columbia, CanadaCome visit us at the Sunshine Coast Literacy Coalition booth at Mission Point Park (Davis Bay). The Gibsons & District Public Library will supporting Pride and literacy with prizes, button making, storytime with Pine N’ Sandy, and more.
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.