Family Literacy Week at the Library |
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This year’s Family Literacy Week's theme is “Make it count! Play * Sort * Measure.”
Numeracy is everywhere. Children start using math the moment they start exploring the world. Sorting, counting, and measuring are ways of playing with math. Talking about math with children helps build a positive attitude toward math. (from Decoda)
Join us at the library this Friday, January 27, from 3:30 - 5 pm, for Family Literacy Day:
This family friendly event will have some fun brain aerobics for all ages. Find clues, solve puzzles, and answer riddles.
Letters + numbers = prizes!!
Visit the library and pick up a list of recommended First Fiction Books for kids that are starting to read chapter books on their own (Grade 1/2).
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Library Staff's
Favourite Cookbooks
We asked library staff to recommend some of their favourite cookbooks.
Bon appétit!
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Valentine's Day Picture Books for Kids
Valentine's Day books are out on the shelves at the library!
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Upcoming Events & Programs |
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Playing With Words: A Writing Workshop with Linda Simpson |
Wednesdays / February 8 & 15 /
11:30 am - 1 pm / Library Meeting Room
Discover the exhilarating process of putting your story, fact or fiction, on the page.
Through accessible, and inspiring exercises, you will learn essential structure ingredients, how to generate ideas, and some writing hacks.
Please note: Participants should plan to attend both dates:
Wednesday, February 8, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Wednesday, February 15, 11:30 am – 1 pm
Registration:
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Friends of the Library Volunteer Meeting |
Thursday / February 16 / 12:30-1:30pm Library Meeting Room
The primary purpose of the “Friends” is to contribute to the pleasant, welcoming atmosphere at the library and to encourage more people to enjoy what the library offers, thus making our Library a real “community” place. Everyone welcome.
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Saturday / February 18 / 1 - 4 pm
Library Meeting Room (drop-in)
Drop in between 1 - 4 pm, to start your quest to conquer new worlds, skills, and friends!
You can bring your favourite game or try new ones - the library has lots of board games!
Registration:
No registration required!
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Virtual Quest Lecture:
Local Politics in the Post-Wild West Era
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Tuesday / February 21 / 7 - 8:30 pm
Online on Zoom
An analysis of British Columbia’s 2022 municipal elections. Presented by Dr. Stewart Prest.
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Welcome, Rya!
The Squamish Library is pleased to welcome Rya Kobewka, our first ever Manager of Operations and Technology. Welcome to the team, Rya!
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Welcome & welcome back to our Library Trustees
Welcome to new trustees Councilor Andrew Hamilton (council rep), Hasrat Grewal, Dana Fleming, Sarah Bainbridge and Doug Race (treasurer).
Welcome back continuing members Molly Loudon (chair), Janet Jamieson (vice-chair), Christine Baker, TlatlaKwot and Esther De Vos.
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Drop-In Community Services at the Library |
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Street Reach Drop-In:
Drop-in to see an outreach worker from Street Reach!
Anyone is welcome to these open office hours in the library’s Community Meeting Room, whether you’re a resident of Squamish Helping Hands needing help with paperwork, or the computer, or a community member who wants to connect with Squamish Helping Hands, or volunteer with Street Reach.
Free Legal Advocacy Drop-In:
The Legal Advocacy Program offers free advocacy support and assistance to financially restricted individuals and families in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton.
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The Squamish Vital Signs team needs your help!
This short (5 - 10 min) Community Survey gathers local data that will help inform the core themes included in the 2023 Vital Signs Report.
This is a great opportunity to:
- Share your experiences and insights
- Highlight areas of community strength and improvement
- Contribute valuable knowledge that will benefit local organizations here in Squamish.
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ON NOW at the FOYER Gallery in the Squamish Library
- A Celebration of the Art and Life of ALAIN GORGIEN
‘Steward of the Forest’ – painted wood, clay & mixed media sculptures
- COVID in the House of Old - Seven Wooden Storytelling Chairs
These Storytelling Chairs sit at the heart of the COVID in the House of Old exhibit, speaking to seven lives indelibly altered by the pandemic’s spread through long-term care. Each individual, represented by a chair, stands in place for hundreds or thousands of Canadians who faced similar circumstances. More info and virtual gallery here.
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The Squamish Public Library is located within the traditional and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
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