Last Chance: Donate Now for a Chance to Win Art
Donate to the Foyer Gallery BEFORE November 13, 2022, and enter into a random draw for art for one of 30+ pieces of artwork created by Foyer artists.
How to donate & enter the art draw:

  • Donate online via Canada Helps
  • Donate in person at the Library

All artwork that is part of the draw can be viewed in person at the Foyer Gallery or online.
Britannia Mine Museum Passes are Back
Borrow a Britannia Mine Museum pass from the library!

The pass is good for one visit for up to 2 adults and 3 children. Once your pass is ready, you will have two weeks to use it.
There may be a long wait time, so place a hold today.
Find Your Next Read
Death, Dying, Surviving & Grief

This collection of library resources is meant to be a support for those facing mortality and grief. The items in this list span a wide range of topics and tones.
Picture Books about dealing with the Death of Loved Ones

These picture books aim to help children deal with the death of a loved one.
Upcoming Events & Programs
Virtual Quest Lecture Series
Can an AI be Sentient?
Tuesday / November 15 / 7 - 8:30 pm
Online

Presented by Dr. Darcy Otto

Join us for our virtual Quest Lecture Series, presented by Squamish Public Library, Whistler Public Library, Pemberton & District Public Library, and Quest University.

Registration:
Volunteer Meeting (in-person)
Friends of the Library Meeting
Thursday / November 17 / 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.
Virtual Community Book Club
Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Thursday / November 24 / 7 - 8:30 pm /
Online on Zoom

For our next Community Book Club, we are reading Gathering Moss.
We are happy to host this month’s book club in collaboration with Squamish CAN!

Everyone is welcome!

Registration:
Email library@squamish.ca to sign up.
Monthly Drop-in (in-person)
Legal Advocacy Drop-In
Monday / November 28 / 10 am - 2 pm / Squamish Library

The Legal Advocacy Program offers free advocacy support and assistance to financially restricted individuals and families in Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton.
Art Hour (in-person)
Blackout Poetry with Yin Xzi Ho
Wednesday / December 7 / 7 - 8:30 pm / Library Meeting Room

Join local poet Yin Xzi Ho and the library for an evening of blackout poetry!
What is blackout poetry?
Erasure poetry, also known as blackout poetry, is a form of found poetry wherein a poet takes an existing text and erases, blacks out, or otherwise obscures a large portion of the text, creating a wholly new work. (from Academy of American Poets)

Registration:
Please email library@squamish.ca to register.
Author Event (in-person)
Author Talk with Lisa Duncan
Wednesday / December 14 / 7 - 8:30 pm
Library Meeting Room

Join local writer Lisa Duncan for an author talk and reading from her debut memoir, Chasing Africa: Fear Won’t Find Me Here, based on her solo travels from South Africa to Kenya in 1996.

Registration:
Please email library@squamish.ca to register.
In-Person
Kids' Library Book Club
Thursdays / 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Library Meeting Room

Come to the library and hang out with other library lovers. Check out books, read to a teen buddy, get recommendations, play some board games or maybe do a craft.

This program is geared towards children in grade 2 and older.

Registration:
Please register at https://signup.com/go/Crasyxn
Sign up will open each week on Monday at 8 am.
In-Person
Family & Baby Storytime
Please note: Registration is required for all storytimes!
Storytimes take place in the Library Meeting Room.

📚 Family Storytime:
Tuesdays // Fridays // Saturdays:
10:30 - 11 am

🧸 Baby Storytime:
Tuesdays // Fridays: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Teddybear Storytime & Craft with Julie
Every second Wednesday of the month:
5 - 5: 30 pm
Next: Wednesday, November 9
Library closed on Friday, Nov 11, for Remembrance Day
We are Hiring: Manager, Operations & Technology
For a full job description and application details, visit our website:
FOYER Gallery: Annual Fundraiser Exhibit & Art Draw
ON NOW at the FOYER Gallery

LINDA WAGNER
‘Coastal Waters’ – oil paintings

ANNUAL DRAW FOR ART & FUNDRAISER EXHIBIT
Donate to the FOYER Gallery before November 13, 2022, to enter into a random draw for one of 30+ pieces of artwork created by FOYER artists. All artwork can be viewed in person at the Foyer gallery.


You will also receive a tax receipt for your donation, as well as recognition in the Foyer Gallery. The FOYER Gallery thanks you for your support!

Visit the current Foyer Gallery show at the library during library hours, or view the virtual gallery, including Q&A with the artists, on the Foyer Gallery website.