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Storytelling: How Raven Stole the Sun

Library Mainil Room

Indigenous storyteller Dallas Yellowfly brings a light hearted, high energy version of “How Raven Stole the Sun” to life using interactive theatre. Throughout the performance the audience will learn some traditional names of locations on Turtle Island using Indigenous words and languages as well as the holistic values of some Indigenous Peoples. Each audience will gain an […]

 
Event Series Open Games Time

Open Games Time

Library Mainil Room

Fridays, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Bring a friend and play! Chess, Scrabble, and Bridge, are just a few examples. We provide the space and tables, you bring the friends! We have Scrabble, Chess sets, and playing cards available. Please bring any specific games you’d like to play. Drop-in. No registration required. If you require accessibility accommodations, please […]

 
Event Series Welcoming Communities

Welcoming Communities canceled Nov. 7th

Library Mainil Room

Thursdays (Canceled November 7th- will resume Nov. 14th)  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,  […]

 
Event Series Family Storytime

CANCELLED NOV 7th due to staff illness Family Storytime

Library Mainil Room

Thursdays @ 10:30 -11:00 am (CANCELLED NOV 7) 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. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca

 
Event Series Open Microphone Night

Open Microphone Night

Library Mainil Room

First Wednesday of each month,  7:00 – 8:00 PM Calling all readers, performers, and writers! Join us on the first Wednesday of each month to share your own original material, or your favourite work by someone else: novels, stories, poems, songs, plays, memoirs, creative nonfiction, etc. Come enjoy reading, performing, or just listening. Five minutes maximum per person, please. […]

 
Event Series Living with Dying Conversations

Living with Dying Conversations – Circle of Support

Library Mainil Room

Circle of Support: Wednesday, Nov 6, 1:30- 2:30 pm The Living with Dying Conversation Series is inspired by the video series and documentary produced by Sunshine Coast Hospice which offers an intimate glimpse into the experience of facing a life-limiting illness, caregiving, and grieving a loved one's death. Through honest and tender conversations that are […]

 
Event Series Baby & Toddler Storytime

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Library Mainil Room

Wednesdays @ 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. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca  

 
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. If you require accessibility accommodations, please email progers@gibsonslibrary.ca

 
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 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.