NEWSLETTER
Library now open for Express Browsing

The Squamish Public Library has reopened its doors to the community for express browsing and borrowing of library materials, as well as public computer and printing access.

We are proud of the work that has gone into setting up our facility and training our staff to be able to safely resume these in-person services, and are very happy to be able to serve the community inside the building again.

Browsing & Computer Lab Hours:
  • Monday – Friday, 1 PM – 4 PM

Library Take-Out Hours (Pick up holds at back of library):
  • Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 4 PM
  • Wednesday, 10 AM – 8 PM
Staff Picks & Reading Suggestions
Staff Pick:
Andrea recommends:

Data Bias in A World Designed for Men
by Caroline Criado Perez

Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development, to healthcare, to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions.

But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this bias, in time, money, and often with their lives...

Available as book, eBook and audiobook


While summer is taking a short break today and tomorrow with rain and a chance of thunderstorms, get cosy on the couch and check out our "When the weather outside is frightful..." booklist.
Upcoming Events
TONIGHT Thursday // August 20 // 7-8:30 PM
(virtual)

How can the study of ancient past benefit modern First Nations communities? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Rudy Reimer of the Squamish Nation.

Registration is required! Email WPL Program Coordinator, Jeanette, at jbruce@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up.
You'll also be able to watch the event live on Whistler Public Library's Facebook page.

Presented by the Whistler and Squamish Public Library.
Library Updates
Interlibrary Loans (ILLs) are back

The ILLs system allows patrons to request books from other libraries all over BC.
How does it work?
If you aren’t able to find the item you want in our catalogue, you can search for it in Illume, a catalogue for all BC libraries.
What are the limits?
Items must be at least 12 months old by publication/release date. If the item you want is newer than this, please instead suggest a purchase.

You may borrow up to 3 ILL items at a time.
Items usually take 1 to 3 weeks to arrive. Please note that not all libraries across BC are able to open their ILL system at this time, so there may be extra delays.

ILL items can be borrowed for 4 weeks and picked up via our Library Take-Out service. They cannot be renewed.
Kids Summer Reading Club: Congratulations!
We have reached the end of another year of Summer Reading Club! 🎉👍🌼📚💫🎊

To pick up your SRC medal 🏅, come to the back of the library anytime during our Library Take-Out hours and ring the doorbell for service.

Weather permitting, there is a PHOTO BOOTH set up at the back of the library where you can take a picture with your shiny new medal and some of the SRC characters.

We want to give you a great, big virtual pat on the back for completing the SRC challenge. Tune in on August 24, 2020 for a special congratulatory video featuring some familiar faces!

Once again, congratulations on a job well done!