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Art: Bill Gardam
Art: Bill Gardam
Visual and written works, photographs, paintings and drawings, poems and short essays. Some reflect Bill’s many years living on Saltspring beside her forests and beaches, while others take us along on canoe trips and on sailing adventures in the Pacific Ocean. Many of the poems were written to be read at the open mic in […]
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BC Libraries Present: Kim Stanley Robinson
BC Libraries Present: Kim Stanley Robinson
A series of compelling author talks presented virtually by BC’s Public Library Community BC Libraries Present is a new virtual author series that brings new insights and voices to people in every corner of British Columbia. BC public libraries, both big and small, host these events and provide access to award-winning authors to library users across the province. For the inaugural […]
2 events,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘Mother Goose,’ 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 […]
Poetry Open Mic
Poetry Open Mic
With guest poet Yvonne Blomer. Yvonne Blomer’s The Last Show on Earth, (Caitlin Press, 2022) explores grief, love and climate change. In 2022 she had a #2bookyear with Book of Places: 10th Anniversary Edition also being released. Yvonne has edited five anthologies, forthcoming this September is Hologram: Homage to PK Page. She teaches on Zoom […]
6 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.
Engineering For Kids
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 […]
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Angela Sterritt
Angela Sterritt
Join RAVEN and Salt Spring Island Public Library for an evening with former CBC journalist and bestselling author Angela Sterritt, in conversation with Cowichan educator Maiya Modeste (Stqeeye' Society) about her new book, Unbroken. Tickets at https://raventrust.com/events/angela-sterritt/ or artspring.ca
2 events,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘Mother Goose,’ 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 […]
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? We are currently slow-reading […]
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 […]
1 event,
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month
Sharing Stories in Words & Songs Penelakut Elder Jillian Harris Molly Akerman Dr. Briony Penn Japanese Garden Society Raging Grannies Women of Note Meet the women of our community, share some refreshments, get to know each other.
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Judy and Robert Weeden
Judy and Robert Weeden
Vessels and Verses Potter Judy Weeden and sometime poet Bob Weeden collaborated in this beautiful and thoughtful volume of images and words. Judy’s half-century of experience id displayed in the range, professionality and beauty of her post, wonderfully presented through Janet Dwyers images. In full empathy with his partner’s credit, Bob tells us what he […]
2 events,
Knit Purl Community
Knit Purl Community
Where 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.
1 event,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘Mother Goose,’ 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 […]
5 events,
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.
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 […]
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 […]
3 events,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘Mother Goose,’ 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 […]
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? We are currently slow-reading […]
5 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.
Engineering For Kids
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 […]
1 event,
Susan Juby
Susan Juby
ONE BOOK / ONE COMMUNITY Reading together, sharing conversations, exchanging ideas, meeting the author! Set on one of the Gulf Islands, meet Helen Thorpe. She’s smart, preternaturally calm, deeply insightful and a freshly trained butler. On the day she is supposed to start her career as an unusually equanimous domestic professional serving one of the […]
3 events,
Mother Goose
Mother Goose
In partnership with Family Place, The Library is proud to host ‘Mother Goose,’ 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 […]
Art: Jason Newport
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
Poetry Open Mic
With 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 […]
6 events,
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.
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 […]
Engineering For Kids
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 […]
1 event,
Robert Hilles – Book Launch
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.
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