What Can I See Up There? Night Skies from the Sunshine Coast
Library Mainil RoomRASC National Past President Charles Ennis shows you what you can see in the sky from our Sunshine Coast, what stands in the way of that observing (and how to fix it), and where to go to get started. Learn how best to view the exciting Geminid meteor shower in mid-December! If weather permits, Charles […]
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 […]
NaNoWriMo Come Write In Writing Sessions
Library Mainil RoomEvery Thursday in November Could you write a novel in a month? Try the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge: sign up online at www.nanowrimo.org Whether or not you take the challenge or sign up for NaNoWriMo, you’re invited to Come Write In for some quiet writing time here at the Library every Thursday in November, […]
Kallie George (Online)
OnlineIn this program Kallie George will discuss how she was inspired to become an author. Participants will get a glimpse at the writer's process through her notebooks, story-based crafts, and inspiration. Recommended for grades K-5 This is a live event streamed through YouTube and moderated by library staff. Click here to join the event or […]
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. […]
Canceled Choral Holiday Concert
Library - Main AreaJoin us for a “double-bill” of joyful seasonal and holiday music from these wonderful local choirs. Singalong, hot cider, and cookies too! All ages, everyone welcome, drop in, no registration required. Suncoast Phoenix Community Choir Sunshine Coast Children’s Choir & Wild Voices
Gordon Korman (Online) – For grades 3 – 5
OnlineMonday, December 4th Meet one of Canada’s best-known authors for children and teens! In his presentation, Mr. Korman will speak about his early start as a writer, where he gets his ideas, his love of humour, and his favorite books. This is a live streamed event moderated by library staff. ASL interpretation provided. There are […]
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.
Gordon Korman (Online) – For grades 6-9
OnlineMonday, December 4th Meet one of Canada’s best-known authors for children and teens! In his presentation, Mr. Korman will speak about his early start as a writer, where he gets his ideas, his love of humour, and his favorite books. This is a live streamed event moderated by library staff. ASL interpretation provided. There are […]