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
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 Our last Baby & Toddler Storytime before summer break will be June 19. Join us again on Wednesdays starting September 4th.
Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival & Beyond: Wendy Hibberd
Library - Main AreaGet keyed up for Jazz Fest at the Library! Stylish local chanteuse Wendy Hibberd, “The Divine Ms. W,” will entertain us, accompanied by Anneka Bonser on keyboard. Free but space is limited. Registration is recommended; register below.
Pride/Indigenous Documentary Film: Unarchived
Library Mainil RoomThe history of BC’s marginalized peoples has often been excluded from mainstream media, archives, and museums. Archivists from some of BC's queer, Asian, and Indigenous communities are collecting materials to preserve their history, and challenging colonially-oriented institutions to change towards inclusivity and reconciliation. Join us for fascinating rare footage and unheard stories. Watch the trailer. […]
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 Our last Family Storytime before summer break will be June 20. Join us again on Thursdays starting September 5th.
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 […]
Book Club: Moon of the Crusted Snow
Library Mainil RoomCome join our discussion of Indigenous Canadian author Wabgeshig Rice’s new novel, Moon of the Crusted Snow. An Ashinaabe village struggles with an influx of refugees from an apocalypse. Out of catastrophe comes resilience. As one society collapses, another is reborn. Rice will appear at this summer's Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts. Free but space is […]
Repair Café
Library Mainil RoomDon’t buy new. Fix the old! Repair Café is back! We’re excited to host the Repair Cafe again. 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. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca.