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
Lego Builders Club
Library Mainil RoomCalling all Lego maniacs! Join us at the library for a theme-based building bonanza. We’ve got tubs of Lego to dive into as you stretch your imagination and meet like-minded kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 4-18 Free, drop-in program. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca
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. 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 […]
Open Microphone Night
Library Mainil RoomCalling all readers, performers, and writers! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month 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 of English […]
Family Storytime
Library Mainil RoomThursdays - 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
Baby & Toddler Storytime
Library Mainil RoomNow 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
Welcoming Communities
Library Mainil RoomThursdays 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
Open Games Time
Library Mainil RoomFridays, 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 […]
Planning a Garden for Seed Saving
Library Mainil RoomJoin us as Stephanie Grindon from the Gibsons Seed Sharing Library delivers a workshop on planning a garden, planting seeds, and seed saving. After the presentation you’ll plant some seeds to bring home. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca
Adventure Talk: Journey North with John Dunn
Library Mainil RoomJourney North is a richly illustrated account of John’s 8,000 km series of wilderness expeditions covering almost every step of the way between Tofino, B.C and the northernmost point of Canada on Ellesmere Island. John will share stories, images and videos from his 400 days of paddling, skiing and hiking. This talk is a celebration […]