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Word Whips – Creative Writing Workshops with Fran Bourassa

Monthly on the third Thursday, 4:00-5:15 pm Apr 20, May 18, Jun 15 No sessions in July or Aug, resumes on third Thursdays on Sep 21 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” […]

 

Poetry Performance: Cat McNeil, Emily & Elspeth

Celebrate Pride with local songwriter and poet Catherine McNeil performing from her new release. Combining poetry and prose, Emily & Elspeth weaves evocative language to chronicle the story of two women’s passionate relationship and the intimate landscape of their communities— here on the Coast, in Vancouver, and in Mexico. As “Cat Mac” Catherine has released jazz […]

 

Pride Film Screening: I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing

Beloved award-winning Canadian queer cult classic I’ve Heard the Mermaids Singing stars Sheila McCarthy (Little Mosque on the Prairie, Women Talking) as Polly, an inquisitive amateur photographer and daydreaming office assistant at a Toronto art gallery, who obsesses over the fashionable Curator (Paule Baillargeon, Jesus of Montreal) and her lover (author Anne-Marie MacDonald, Better Than Chocolate). […]

 
Event Series Monday Morning Meditation

Monday Morning Meditation

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.

 
Event Series Legal Aid and Info Drop In

Legal Aid and Info Drop In

Mondays, 12-2 pm. No sessions in July or Aug Have questions about how to get free legal advice, connect to legal information, and apply for free legal representation? Drop in to the Sunshine Coast Resource Centre's free Legal Aid & Information program. While our staff cannot provide legal advice, we can connect you to many […]

 
Event Series Tech Help

Tech Help

Mondays and Thursdays Looking for assistance with your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Or with online documents? We can help! Book a 30-minute, one-on-one in-person tech help session. Contact the Library to register.

 
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.