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Event Series Welcoming Communities

Welcoming Communities

Library Mainil Room

Thursdays 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 […]

 
Event Series Word Whips

Word Whips—Creative Writing Workshops with Fran Bourassa

Library Mainil Room

Monthly on Thursdays, 3:00-5:00 pm Jan 18, Feb 29, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, June 20 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 […]

 

Free Income Tax Clinics for Eligible Clients

Library Mainil Room

Fridays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm by appointment March 1 through April 26 (no appointments Mar 29) Are you eligible for a free 30 minute income tax help appointment? Eligible income limits: Individual up to $45,000; Family up to $55,000 per couple, plus $2,500 for each additional dependent. Couples must provide complete tax information for both […]

 
Event Series Tech Help

Tech Help

Library Pod

Do you need assistance with : *using your smartphone or e-reader *accessing email *surfing the internet *posting to social media or other basic technology help... Call the library to make a 30 minute appointment. If your technology issue is beyond our scope, we are happy to refer you to other support resources in the community. […]

 
Event Series Lego Builders Club

Lego Builders Club

Library Mainil Room

Calling 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  

 

Dungeons & Dragons (Saturday)

Library Mainil Room

Do you like 20 sided dice? Want to meet kids who love D&D? This program is for you! Our volunteer DM will guide the party as you build your characters and seek out adventure. Humans, elves, and gnomes welcome! Space is limited. Registration below is required. For youth age 9-18

 
Event Series Monday Morning Meditation

Monday Morning Meditation

Library Mainil Room

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 statutory holiday Mondays. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email outreach@gibsonslibrary.ca.

 
Event Series French Conversation Group

French Conversation Group

Library Mainil Room

Mondays 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.

 
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.

 
Event Series Bridge Club

Bridge Club

Library Mainil Room

Do you enjoy playing the card game of Bridge? Or would you like to learn to play? Join our weekly group on Tuesday afternoons to play Chicago bridge (regular, not duplicate), starting Jan 9th. All levels are welcome, including beginners. Games start promptly at 12:30. Limited to 12 in-person participants. Drop in, no registration, first-come […]