Open Games Time
Library Mainil RoomFridays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Bring a friend and play! Chess, Scrabble, and Bridge, are just a few examples. We provide the space and tables, you bring the friends! We have Scrabble, Chess sets, and playing cards available. Please bring any specific games you’d like to play. Drop-in. No registration required. If you require accessibility accommodations, please […]
Halloween Party
Library Mainil RoomCelebrate Halloween with spooky, family-friendly games! Fish for skulls, test your skill at cauldron toss, and see if you’re brave enough to touch the..yuck..zombie brains! For children age 0-18 and their caregivers. Free, drop-in program. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca
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
Lego Builders Club
Library Mainil RoomCalling all Lego maniacs! Join us at the library for a theme-based building bonanza. We’ve got tubs of Lego to dive into as you stretch your imagination and meet like-minded kids. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 4-18 Free, drop-in program. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca
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. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca
Halloween Escape Room
Library Mainil RoomWork together to solve a series of spooky puzzles and break into the box. For ages 10-12. Registration required. Please register below. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca
Living with Dying Conversations – The Caregiver
Library Mainil RoomThe Caregiver: Wednesday, Oct 30, 6:30- 7:30 pm The Living with Dying Conversation Series is inspired by the video series and documentary produced by Sunshine Coast Hospice which offers an intimate glimpse into the experience of facing a life-limiting illness, caregiving, and grieving a loved one's death. Through honest and tender conversations that are free […]