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
Dungeons & Dragons
Library Mainil RoomWednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm February 7th - 28th 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! Registration is for a four week campaign. […]
Freedom to Read Open Mic
Library Mainil RoomTo celebrate the 40th anniversary of Canada’s Freedom To Read Week, you’re invited to come read aloud (for up to 5 minutes) from your favourite book, for adults, teens, or children, that has been banned or challenged in libraries or schools. Or just come enjoy the freedom to listen. Freedom to Read resources include fascinating […]
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
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 […]
Writers’ Feedback Group
Library Mainil RoomFourth Thursdays, 3:30—5:00 PM Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23, Jun 27 Have you been sitting on a piece of writing that could use a bit of polish? Would you like feedback to make your writing stronger and inspire you to write more? A new peer-critique writing group can kickstart your writing again, […]
Tech Help
Library PodDo 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. […]
Digital Resources Workshop
Library Mainil RoomDid you know you can get thousands of downloadable or streaming books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, movies, language lessons, and more — all for FREE, with your Gibsons & District Public Library card? Get more out of your devices, new or old. Bring your device to this hands-on workshop, and come learn how! Free but space […]
Speed Date a Book
Library Mainil RoomRomance! Fantasy! Mystery! Adventure! Fascinating lives! Amazing discoveries! And all between the covers. Real life may not always live up to our hopes, but new reads can open up whole new worlds. Bring one favourite book that you often recommend to your friends—fiction or nonfiction, new or old. Come have fun sharing answers to questions […]