SHEYA JORDAN is a long time local self taught artist and animist who is always exploring. Much of her work is an act of magic, a response to the land and feelings of what needs to be painted to Life. This show is a bundle of both personal processing visionary art and earthactivism. The wood […]
Join us in the community program room for a screening of Fracking the Peace a new documentary by Stand.earth about fracking in BC’s Northeast. The documentary explores the people whose lives, water, and land have been changed by fracking. This event is held in partnership with Transition Salt Spring and Stand.earth. To pre-register or learn […]
Kamal Parmar’s genre is poetry and creative non-fiction. She dabbles frequently with Haiku poetry. She has a few books published in UK, Canada and India as well as in US and Canadian literary journals and anthologies. She has many poetry books to her credit and one on creative non-fiction. She has been a member of […]
What’s a StoryWalk? StoryWalk® 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 […]
Poetry Reading and Writing Event - Featuring celebrated Canadian Children’s Author Gillian Sze! Children's Live & Interactive on Zoom. Sign in or pre-register at jwagner@saltspringlibrary.com. Enjoy an author reading and write a heartfelt poem to a loved one in this 45 minute online session. Everyone welcome. Join Zoom Meeting ID: 862 4999 1028 Passcode: 029189 […]
What’s a StoryWalk? StoryWalk® 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 […]
Friday May 13th at 1PM - Jim Raddysh All ages at the United Church Meadow. Enjoy Jim’s singing and entertainment with your little ones. Every week for 4 weeks, join us for a reading and/or activity featuring local authors and educators. Contact us if you have any questions. Drop-in events, registration is not required. The […]
Teen Book Talk Circle - Based on a True Story Join us in our newly redesigned teen space prepared to discuss and answer questions about your favourite book based on a true story (memoir, biography, any form of non-fiction; graphic novel format included. Selections may be young adult or adult titles). Delicious snacks are on […]
Danielle Blackwood's book launch has been postponed due to illness. Stay tuned for a new date for this event. Join us in the program room for the launch of Danielle Blackwood’s new book A Lantern in the Dark. When we find ourselves at a crossroads, the conventional ways of understanding where we are can fall short. […]
Join us for a presentation by Dr. Steven Earle, a professor of Earth Sciences for almost four decades as he discusses his new book A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate: Everyone’s Guide to the Science of Climate Change. Learn what climate-change history can tell us about our climate future, and what we can do […]
Virtual Girls Coding Club Hackergal Youth ambassador, Jessica, will be offering access to all 6 sessions of her Hackergal series in a pre-recorded format, so girls ages 12-18 can prepare for the national Hackathon (May 25th) at times that work for their busy schedules. Prepare for a career in tech! Learn to code fun projects […]
Join Environmentalist, David Denning, as he addresses climate change and discusses how can we turn our positive hopes and visions of the future into actions and realities. Explore such topics as social justice progress, renewable energies, regenerative local agriculture, renewing nature, and electrifying and people-powering transportation and learn what you can do to be part of […]
What’s a StoryWalk? StoryWalk® 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 […]
Friday May 20th at 1PM - Reed Ossler  Ages 2-7 at Mouat's Park meadow. Enjoy a nature-reflection with environmental educator Reed Ossler, of the Salt Spring Conservancy. Every week for 4 weeks, join us for a reading and/or activity featuring local authors and educators. Contact us if you have any questions. Drop-in events, registration is […]
Join host Nejmah Guermoudi for a guided Sewing Clinic at the Library. Machines provided, bring your projects. Registration not required.
Interested in reading and discussing well-written books? Join our monthly Zoom meetings. For more information contact Nan at bookclub@saltspringlibrary.com or 250-221-1651. May 26, 2022 Seven Fallen Feathers by Tanya Talaga
What’s a StoryWalk? StoryWalk® 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 […]
Tara will describe her investigation of how environmental factors influence responses to forest bathing in B.C. parks and other forested areas. She will also share an opportunity for volunteers to contribute to a community science project by collecting environmental measurements in B.C. forests. This event is co-sponsored by Salt Spring Trail and Nature Club. Email: […]
Saturday May 28th at 1PM - Margriet Ruurs Ages 2-7 in the Community Program Room Join local award-winning author Margriet Ruurs for a reading and art activity. Every week for 4 weeks, join us for a reading and/or activity featuring local authors and educators. Contact us if you have any questions. Drop-in events, registration is […]
Registered Clinical Counsellor and Gaming Disorder Clinician Shannon Husk will be discussing ways to find balance with digital technology and cover problematic use of social media, gaming and pornography. No pre-registration required, walk-ins welcome.
Join us as we read and discuss the bestselling anthology All We Can Save edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine Wilkinson. The anthology centres voices that are often unheard in the climate movement and blends writings from a diverse selection of essayists with art and poetry. Engage in dialogue about the climate crisis while […]
Curtis Leblancis a poet and writer residing in Vancouver, BC. His debut novel, Sunsetter, is forthcoming from ECW in March 2023. He is the author of Little Wild (Nightwood, 2018) and Birding in the Glass Age of Isolation (Nightwood, 2020). He is the recipient of the Readers’ Choice Award in the Arc Poem of the […]
What’s a StoryWalk? StoryWalk® 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 […]
Friday May 20th at 1PM - Isabelle Groc Ages 5-10, in the Community Program Room Learn about the changing environment and its impact on our world’s animals with author, activist and documentary maker Isabelle Groc. Every week for 4 weeks, join us for a reading and/or activity featuring local authors and educators. Contact us if […]
