Art: Jason Newport
November 1 - 30 For this show I have been experimenting in doing different styles of art. I have chosen to focus on landscapes. Some of the inspiration for this show comes from photographs and other artists’ work. Some reflects my previous focus on an older time period. I have loved creating art since the […]
Poetry Open Mic
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaWith guest poet Rhona McAdam. Rhona McAdam is the author of ten poetry collections, most recently Larder, described by one reviewer as “both a collection to savour and an environmental cause to embrace.” (London Grip Poetry Review). She has a longtime passion for food and ecology, has worked as a cook and educator, and lives […]
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.
StoryWalk
Mouat ParkStoryWalk® is a self-guided supported-activity that allows children and adults to enjoy reading and outdoor activity at the same time. Every weekend, laminated pages from a children’s book is attached to signs, These signs are then sequentially installed from the front of the Library, down the street, then though Mouat Park toward the Rainbow Road […]
Engineering For Kids
FULL Adventures with LEGO® Robotics Ready to explore the world of robotics? In this class, our youngest engineers will learn the basics of building and programming robots with our LEGO® Spike Essentials kits. Students will work in pairs to learn robotics essentials by building cars and smart campsites. In the final sessions, they’ll apply their […]
Neighbourhood Story Time
Children's AreaA NEW spin on a classic program. Children's Stories read by the people that you meet each day! Every Friday from 11AM-11:30AM, The Library hosts Family Story Time, and all ages event with stories for readers of all level and ability, from babies to 7 year olds. Traditionally, this program fosters early literacy, creates positive […]
Youth Games & Chess Club
Children's AreaFor youth aged 9-13, join us in the library for an afternoon of games with your friends. Snacks provided, play the games you’d like! Drop-in, open 1-4pm.
Friday Game Night
Community Program Room 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC, CanadaFrom cards to dice to boards to pure imagination; board Game Nights at the Library hold no restrictions as to what to play, only what kind of play you want! Join all kinds of players of all skill levels in a safe space to dive into our massive board game collection, learn the rules of […]
Robert Hilles – Book Launch
Robert Hilles' launch of his new book 'The Pink Puppet'. 'The Pink Puppet' extends Robert Hilles' literary reputation into the world of Flash Fiction. The twenty-six pieces span many time periods and locations.
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 […]