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Teen Journaling Workshop
Teen Journaling Workshop
A Two Day Journaling Workshop with Alexandra Aristera Tuesday, March 28th & Thursday, March 30th – 3 to 4:30pm Maximum of 10 students, 12 to 16 years old. Let’s go on a magical journey. We will search and find our spirit animal who will guide us to our superpowers. We will explore the benefits of […]
Zoom: Spanish Conversation Group
Zoom: Spanish Conversation Group
This free event is a chance to chat with other Spanish speakers or learners in a fun and relaxed atmosphere on ZOOM. All levels of Spanish are welcome - from beginners to native speakers. ¡Hasta pronto! To register please email: programs@saltspringlibrary.com
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘MotherGoose,’ a FREE and magical group experience for babies, young children (0-4 years) and their parents/caregivers. It is a well-recognized and respected oral language program that returns to tradition by using rhymes, songs and storytelling as a base for enriching parent-child lives and relationships. […]
4 events,
StoryWalk
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 the Rainbow Road […]
Tech Tutoring
Tech Tutoring
Tech 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.
Neighbourhood Story Time
Neighbourhood Story Time
A 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 […]
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Ramona Lam: 50 over 50
Ramona Lam: 50 over 50
Ramona Lam will exhibit her photography of 50 stunning women on April 1 – 28. Opening reception is April 1, 3pm - 4:45pm.. The exhibit can be viewed when the Library Community Program Room is not in use Mondays-Fridays 10AM - 5PM, and Saturdays 10AM - 3PM.
Peter Levitt
Peter Levitt
Please join award-winning poet, translator and Zen teacher, Peter Levitt, author of 17 books of poetry, prose and translation, as he launches Yin Mountain: The Immortal Poetry of Three Daoist Women, co-translated by Rebecca Nie.
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To the Lighthouse Book Club
To the Lighthouse Book Club
James looked at the Lighthouse. He could see the whitewashed rocks; the tower, stark and straight; he could see that it was barred with black and white; he could see windows in it; he could even see washing spread on the rocks to dry. So that was the Lighthouse, was it? This bimonthly book club […]
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘MotherGoose,’ a FREE and magical group experience for babies, young children (0-4 years) and their parents/caregivers. It is a well-recognized and respected oral language program that returns to tradition by using rhymes, songs and storytelling as a base for enriching parent-child lives and relationships. […]
Poetry Open Mic
Poetry Open Mic
With featured poet Carlie Blume. CARLIE BLUME is a 2017 graduate of Simon Fraser University’s The Writer’s Studio. Her work has appeared in The Maynard, Train: a poetry journal, Canthius and more. Her debut collection of poetry, Gigglepuss was published in 2022. Sign-up for the open mic starts at 6:45. One poem per reader, max. […]
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CLOSED: Good Friday
StoryWalk
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 the Rainbow Road […]
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CLOSED: Easter Monday
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘MotherGoose,’ a FREE and magical group experience for babies, young children (0-4 years) and their parents/caregivers. It is a well-recognized and respected oral language program that returns to tradition by using rhymes, songs and storytelling as a base for enriching parent-child lives and relationships. […]
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StoryWalk
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 the Rainbow Road […]
Tech Tutoring
Tech Tutoring
Tech 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.
Sarah Grindler
Sarah Grindler
Join celebrated local author and artist Sarah Grindler in a fun and interactive launch of her newest children’s book called “Garden Wonders: A Guidebook For Little Green Thumbs” Enjoy an author reading, and a hands-on children’s activity resulting in a wonder-filled take home. A delight for adults and children alike, this event should not be […]
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Poets of the Cascadia Subduction Zone
Poets of the Cascadia Subduction Zone
Join us for a poetry reading with: Brian Day Diana Elser Shirley Graham Peter Levitt Adelia MacWilliam Paul E. Nelson Ricardo Ruiz Matt Trease Ursula Vaira Ann Graham Walker
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Spanish Conversation
Spanish Conversation
This free event is a chance to chat with other Spanish speakers or learners in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. All levels of Spanish are welcome - from beginners to native speakers. ¡Hasta pronto! If you want to join please contact: programs@saltspringlibrary.com
1 event,
To the Lighthouse Book Club
To the Lighthouse Book Club
James looked at the Lighthouse. He could see the whitewashed rocks; the tower, stark and straight; he could see that it was barred with black and white; he could see windows in it; he could even see washing spread on the rocks to dry. So that was the Lighthouse, was it? This bimonthly book club […]
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘MotherGoose,’ a FREE and magical group experience for babies, young children (0-4 years) and their parents/caregivers. It is a well-recognized and respected oral language program that returns to tradition by using rhymes, songs and storytelling as a base for enriching parent-child lives and relationships. […]
Salt Spring Community Energy: Electrify Salt Spring!
Salt Spring Community Energy: Electrify Salt Spring!
Monitoring your Home Energy Use and Carbon Footprint Library Talk: SSCE’s David Denning For most Islanders home energy use, transportation, and travel are the main components of our carbon footprints. This presentation will provide a short introduction to calculating our individual carbon footprints and a more in-depth look at how we can monitor where we […]
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Tech Tutoring
Tech Tutoring
Tech 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.
Lego Robotics
Lego Robotics
LEGO ROBOTICS 1: Beginner Level Description: LEGO Boats and Ferries, Snowmobiles, Cave Cars, Animal Alarms, Helicopters, Cable Cars, Ferris Wheels and MORE! Come take your building skills to another level while learning about motors, sensors, coding and more! With a teammate they will dive into the basics of engineering using LEGO’s Spike Essential Kits and […]
StoryWalk
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 the Rainbow Road […]
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Janet Smith – Standing in Possibility
Janet Smith – Standing in Possibility
A Memoir of Resilience and Hope is a book about the author's secrets and their emotional impact on both her personal and working life. Janet Smith was a pioneer in many areas, a woman who, smashing through the Federal Government’s glass ceiling, become a Deputy Minister in Ottawa, often as the first woman ever to […]
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Zoom: Spanish Conversation Group
Zoom: Spanish Conversation Group
This free event is a chance to chat with other Spanish speakers or learners in a fun and relaxed atmosphere on ZOOM. All levels of Spanish are welcome - from beginners to native speakers. ¡Hasta pronto! To register please email: programs@saltspringlibrary.com
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CANCELLED – Mother Goose
CANCELLED – Mother Goose
Cancelled due to illness. See you next week! In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘MotherGoose,’ a FREE and magical group experience for babies, young children (0-4 years) and their parents/caregivers. It is a well-recognized and respected oral language program that returns to tradition by using rhymes, songs and storytelling as […]
Salt Spring Community Energy: Electrify Salt Spring!
Salt Spring Community Energy: Electrify Salt Spring!
Home Energy Assessments and Grants Presenters: Kjell Liem, SSCE and Dion Hackett, Energy Assessor What are home energy assessments and how to get a grant for them. Includes an introduction to energy efficiency and grants for heat pumps, etc. Kjell and Dion are both Certified Community Energy Managers.
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StoryWalk
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 the Rainbow Road […]
Tech Tutoring
Tech Tutoring
Tech 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.
Neighbourhood Story Time
Neighbourhood Story Time
A 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 […]
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Art: Expressions
Art: Expressions
May 1 - 30 Art Works by the Draw the Line Art Collective: Jose Campbell Judy Fry Maureen Milburn Margarite Sanchez Anette Schrage Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 3pm Community Program Room (when not in use)
Teen Lounge
Teen Lounge
Visit the “Lounge” in the teen zone, every Monday to Thursday afternoon. Dive into our stash of new art supplies, adult colouring and reverse colouring activities, tarot and oracle cards, a mini escape room, a SAD (happy) lamp, architect’s Dragon Bloz (Eiffel Tower and Big Ben), snacks and games! 13-19. Every day: Monday to Thursday […]
To the Lighthouse Book Club
To the Lighthouse Book Club
James looked at the Lighthouse. He could see the whitewashed rocks; the tower, stark and straight; he could see that it was barred with black and white; he could see windows in it; he could even see washing spread on the rocks to dry. So that was the Lighthouse, was it? This bimonthly book club […]
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Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘MotherGoose,’ a FREE and magical group experience for babies, young children (0-4 years) and their parents/caregivers. It is a well-recognized and respected oral language program that returns to tradition by using rhymes, songs and storytelling as a base for enriching parent-child lives and relationships. […]
Poetry Open Mic
Poetry Open Mic
With featured poet Jane Munro Jane Munro's Blue Sonoma won the 2015 Griffin Poetry Prize. Her newest poetry collection is False Creek (Harbour Publishing, 2022). Recent books include Open Every Window: A Memoir (Douglas &McIntyre, 2021) and Glass Float (BrickBooks, 2020). She is a member of the collaborative poetry group Yoko’s Dogs who have published […]
4 events,
StoryWalk
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 the Rainbow Road […]
Tech Tutoring
Tech Tutoring
Tech 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.
Neighbourhood Story Time
Neighbourhood Story Time
A 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 […]
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Lego Robotics + More
Lego Robotics + More
Saturday Morning Lego Robotics (+ More) for ages 6-9 Join Program Facilitator David Jacquest for Lego Robotics, and sometimes more, in the Program Room. David recently ran a Lego Robotics-centred STEM camp with the CRD via LittlUniverse, but is known by many children on the island for his musical teaching and performance skills. Using these […]
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