Readers’ Open Mic
Do you love to read aloud with expression, or listen to someone reading? Every third Wed of the month, you’re encouraged to pick a piece that resonates with the monthly theme. August’s (optional) theme is “Potluck Picnic.” Read or perform whatever poem, story, book, play, or song you find tastiest! Your own work, or anyone else's. (5 […]
Solar Energy on the Coast
Ever wondered if your house would be suitable for solar panels? Need a quote for solar panel installation, or wondering how long panels would take to pay for themselves? Join us to learn how to determine solar panel suitability for your own house and have all your solar panel questions answered! Presented with the Sunshine […]
Monday Morning Meditation
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 May 1 or May 8
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.
Book Club
What have you read this summer that you would recommend? Come discuss your favourite summer reads, then pick up a copy of Tree Thieves for September's discussion. Looking for a summer read? Check out our Beach Reads Staff Picks. In-person and live via Zoom link.
Monday Morning Meditation
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 May 1 or May 8
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.
Film Screening – Painkiller: Inside the Opioid Crisis
On International Overdose Awareness Day, let's raise awareness and end stigma. Join us to watch this Telus Health Original documentary about the human story behind the opioid epidemic. Learn what Fentanyl is and how it is affecting our lives and communities in Canada. Presented with the Sunshine Coast Community Action Team. In person and live on Zoom.
Scrabble and Chess Drop-in
Come play Scrabble or Chess! Games provided. All ages, drop-in. Last session of the fall; look for it again in winter.
Tall Tales Storytelling Workshop with Johanna Rzepa
Do you have an extraordinary story percolating in your subconscious? From speaking “off the cuff” to “from the page” and then “onto the stage,” learn the elements of giving a short 3-5 minute engaging story in a free interactive storytelling workshop for all ages. Presented by Johanna Rzepa, Toastmasters Sunshine Coast 2015 Tall Tale Contest […]