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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.
French Conversation Group
Library Mainil RoomMondays 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.
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.
How to Stay Safe Online: A TELUS Wise® Workshop for Seniors
Library Mainil RoomGet the most out of participating in our growing digital society, safely. Learn how to keep your online information secure and avoid scams. TELUS WISE® Seniors is an Internet safety program meant for seniors who are already using the Internet (e.g. email, surfing the Internet). Through this interactive, conversational program, our goal is to help […]
Canceled Repair Café
Library Mainil RoomDon’t buy new. Fix the old! Repair Café is back! Sat Feb 17, 10:00 – 1:00 Sat Mar 23, 10:00 - 2:00 We’re excited to host the Repair Cafe again. Bring your small appliances and other items for free repairs. Volunteers will help you bring new life to your old appliances. In person only. Drop-in; space […]
Book Club
Library Mainil RoomThurs Jan 11th, 3:30—5:00 pm Tom Lake by Ann Patchett At her grown daughters’ request, Lara recalls her youthful acting career, and the romance she had at Tom Lake summer theatre with a wild young man who later became very famous. A rich and luminous novel told with intelligence and emotional subtlety, Tom Lake is an […]
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 […]
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
English Language Learners’ Conversation Circle
Library Mainil RoomAre you learning to speak English? Would you like to practice expressing yourself in conversations about common topics, in a small, fun and friendly group? Join our free monthly ELL Conversation Circles! Parents are welcome to bring children. Children may participate in our conversation or play with Lego. Drop in, no registration, everyone is welcome. […]
Dungeons & Dragons (Wednesdays)
Library Mainil RoomWednesdays 6:00 - 7:30 pm January 10th - January 31st 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 […]