Community
Poetry Open Mic
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaArleen Paré began to write poetry mid-life as she was about to retire from working two decades in social services in Vancouver. She received an MFA in poetry from UVic. In 2014, she won the Governor Generals Award for Poetry for her third collection, “Lake of Two Mountains”. She has written over ten books of […]
Tech Tutoring
Library Meeting Room 103Tech Tutoring with Peter Fridays, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM Bring any kind of device and technology-related questions for tech help with Peter. Book your fifty-minute one-on-one tech tutoring session with Peter by emailing info@saltspringlibrary.com or visiting the tech desk in person.
Resurgence
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaAn Art Exhibition with works by participants of the Library’s Indigenous Friendship Circle. The exhibition includes textiles, beading, sculpture, and more by Indigenous folks who are residents of Salt Spring Island and come from various First Nations across Turtle Island. Opening Reception: September 6, 7PM – 9PM Everyone Welcome, Refreshment provided. Art Exhibition: September 3 […]
Indigenous Friendship Circle
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaThe Indigenous Friendship Circle is a space specifically for Indigenous People to socialize, connect, and share culture including drumming, singing, beading, food, skills sharing, bingo, language, medicine, and cousins. For more information email: cdick@saltspringlibrary.com
Toastmasters Club Meeting
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaJoin the Toastmaster Club meeting at the library. Hybrid meeting. Zoom Meeting ID: 427 061 030
Reconciliation Reading Circle
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaWe welcome you to join us in broadening our understanding of reconciliation through the exploration of literature, both fiction and non-fiction in a variety of genres as well as podcasts and films created by Indigenous authors. The Reconciliation Reading Circle also volunteers in the community and collaborates on community events. The Reconciliation Reading Circle meets […]
Tech Tutoring
Library Meeting Room 103Tech Tutoring with Peter Fridays, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM Bring any kind of device and technology-related questions for tech help with Peter. Book your fifty-minute one-on-one tech tutoring session with Peter by emailing info@saltspringlibrary.com or visiting the tech desk in person.
Maria Coffey
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaMaria, the author of Instead: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life and her husband Dag Goering will talk about “Living Your Choice”. They choose a life of adventure over raising a family.
Indigenous Friendship Circle
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaThe Indigenous Friendship Circle is a space specifically for Indigenous People to socialize, connect, and share culture including drumming, singing, beading, food, skills sharing, bingo, language, medicine, and cousins. For more information email: cdick@saltspringlibrary.com
Knit Purl Community
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaWhere people come together, knit together, and share. Out of a love of knitting comes a space where folks can simply sit together and knit. Novice or über experienced everyone is welcome. Join us every third Wednesday of the month, 5-7pm.