Tall Tales Storytelling Workshop with Johanna Rzepa
Do you have an extraordinary story percolating in your subconscious? From speaking “off the cuff” to “from the page” and then “onto the stage,” learn the elements of giving a short 3-5 minute engaging story in a free interactive storytelling workshop for all ages. Presented by Johanna Rzepa, Toastmasters Sunshine Coast 2015 Tall Tale Contest […]
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. No class on May 1 or May 8
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.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Come celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at the Library! Lanterns, moon cake tasting, calligraphy, music and dance performances, and more. All ages welcome. Performances start at 1:30. Gu Zheng performance 古筝演奏 Meg (10 yrs) Violin performance 小提琴演奏 Henry (13yrs) Gu Zheng and Cello duo 古筝大提琴协奏 Meg (10yr) & Alina (9yrs) Calligraphy 书法 Mr. Xie 谢老师 Chinese Poetry […]
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. No class on May 1 or May 8
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.
Writers’ Group
Alternate Wednesdays Come join your fellow writers in reading your own and critiquing each others’ work. No writing instruction offered, just helpful feedback in a friendly and constructive environment. Everyone welcome to attend any session. Facilitator: Vicki Warner Limited to 8 participants, in person only. To register for a session, please contact the library.
Beading Workshop
Learn to bead an orange shirt pin, a symbol of solidarity born of Phyllis Webstad's residential school experience. The workshop teaches basic beadworking techniques and discusses indigenous beading and appropriation. Participants will walk away with supplies to complete their project at home. For adults and youth age 13+ Registration required
Author and Art Event: Art & Words
Join us for a special presentation by artists and authors from this summer’s Art & Words Festival, including the short film Falling Down Slowly. The Sunshine Coast Writers’ and Editors’ Society (SCWES) paired artists and authors together to prompt each other’s creativity, resulting in stunning paintings, sculpture, a short film, and accompanying literary works. Free […]
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. No class on May 1 or May 8