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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 […]

 
Event Series Author Events

Author Reading: Liz Long

Library Mainil Room

Navigating Sh*tstorms by Liz Long   Local author Liz Long’s new self-help book encourages us to battle the destructive voices of Victimtown that control through fear, and follow our own hearts’ voices and innate wisdom to Freedomville. Free but space is limited; register below. Also accessible live via Zoom here.

 
Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Library Mainil Room

Thursdays @ 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

 
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 […]

 
Event Series Word Whips

Word Whips—Creative Writing Workshops with Fran Bourassa

Library Mainil Room

Calling all poets, writers, and would-be writers of all ages and experience levels! Bypass your inner “editor” to find your authentic voice. Practice “free writing” short pieces from “word whip” prompts, that elicit memories, emotions, and powerful ideas for poetry and stories. This method is quick, powerful, and everyone can enjoy it. Fran Bourassa is […]