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 […]
Baby and Toddler Storytime
Library Mainil RoomJoin us every Wednesday for rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. Recommended for children age 0-3 Free, drop-in program. Weekly program runs until November 29.
Living with Grief – Writing Group Series with David Roche
Wednesdays, Sep 13 - Nov 1, 12:30-2:30 pm Series FULL. Grief can be a challenging companion. Whether you recently started experiencing grief or it's been years, this series gives you a way to engage with grief, helping you find and listen to your own story—no experience necessary, just an open mind and heart. Writing in […]
Training: Responding to an Overdose with Naloxone
Over 2,200 people in BC lost their lives last year to toxic illicit drugs. If you found someone experiencing an overdose, would you know what to do? Come get free training from Vancouver Coastal Health’s Sunshine Coast Harm Reduction Program. Learn to recognize the common signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and how to […]
Family Storytime
Library Mainil RoomSeptember 21st – November 30th 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.
Welcoming Communities
Library Mainil RoomThursdays 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 […]
Word Whips
Creative Writing Workshops with Fran Bourassa Monthly on the third Thursday, 3:00-5:00 pm 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 […]
Performance: Spakwus Slolem Eagle Song Dancers
Join us for a performance by Spakwus Slolem, the Eagle Song Dancers, from Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). Spakwus Slolem presents a glimpse into “Chiax,” the protocol and laws of our canoe culture for our Longhouses, through singing/drumming and dance, and audience participation. FREE, all ages, everyone welcome. Space is limited (in person only); registration is […]