Word Whips—Creative Writing Workshops with Fran Bourassa
Library Mainil RoomCalling 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 […]
Author Reading: Scott Alexander Howard
Library Mainil RoomThe Other Valley To the east is the future. To the west is the past. If you were permitted to cross the valley’s border, which direction would you go? And what would you risk to change fate? Vancouver author Scott Alexander Howard's highly-acclaimed debut novel of speculative fiction is a Simon & Schuster Top Pick, […]
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.
French Conversation Group
Library Mainil RoomMondays 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.
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
Author Reading: Tom Wayman
Library Mainil RoomThe Road to Appledore & How Can You Live Here? Gardener and poet Tom Wayman regales us with his prose memoir of back-to-the-land adventures in the Kootenays, and his latest poetic reflections on rural life there. Free but space is limited; register below. Also accessible live via this Zoom link.
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