Southern Gulf Islands Community Libraries

Mayne Island Reads – 2018-2019

Jul 4 2018 – Jun 21 2019 all-day

Mayne Island Reads 2018-2019

The Mayne Island Reads title for 2018-2019 is In This Together: Fifteen Stories of Truth and Reconciliation.

The 15 essays written by indigenous and non-indigenous Canadians grapple with Canada’s colonial past and present, and explore ways to move forward with reconciliation and healing. Ten copies of the book were handed out at the National Indigenous Peoples’ Day event at the Mayne Is. School on June 21st, and will begin to make their way through the community.

Anyone hoping to read a copy can leave their name on the wait-list at the Mayne Island Library. This year the reading challenge will run right through until the National Indigenous Peoples’ Day event next June 21st, 2019.

Categories: Adults Library: Mayne

Terrill Welch exhibit – Galiano Is. Library

Sep 12 – Oct 26 all-day

Art Exhibit – Galiano Island Library

Featuring: Terrill Welch

Solo Exhibition “Between Islands and the Salish Sea”

Sept. 12 to Oct. 26, 2018.

Wed – Sun: 11am – 2pm, extended hours Thur: 2pm-5pm

Contact the artist:

Online 24/7 at TerrilWelchArtist.com
c. 250-744-4560
tawelch@shaw.ca

Categories: Library: Galiano

Tue

Beginners’ French – Galiano Is. Library

Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Back by popular demand!

Beginners’ French Classes — Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30, 2018 (8 classes)

10:00 – 11:30 am, at the Galiano Island Library.

Fee: $75, payable on first day of class.

Improve your French, make new friends and explore French culture with instructor Sylvie Beauregard. Have fun while learning another language, one of the best ways to challenge the brain and improve memory.

Sponsored by Galiano Island Library and the Galiano Activity Centre Continuing Education Program.

Categories: Adults Library: Galiano Seniors

Intro to French – Galiano Is. Library

Sep 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Back by popular demand!

Intro to French Classes (8 classes)

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Wednesdays Sept. 19 to Oct. 31 – 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

At the Galiano Island Library.

Fee: $75, payable on first day of class.

Sponsored by Galiano Island Library and the Galiano Activity Centre Continuing Education Program.

Categories: Adults Library: Galiano Seniors

Intermediate French – Galiano Is. Library

Sep 26 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Back by popular demand!

Intermediate French Classes — Wednesdays, Sept. 19 to Oct. 31, 2018 (8 classes)

11:30 am to 1:00 pm, at the Galiano Island Library.

Fee: $75, payable on first day of class.

Sponsored by Galiano Island Library and the Galiano Activity Centre Continuing Education Program.

Categories: Adults Library: Galiano Seniors

Thu

Toddler Time – Galiano Is. Library

Sep 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Toddler Time – Galiano Is. Library

Every Thursday, 11:00-11:30 am.

The Galiano Community Library invites you for a fun, interactive story time!

Our Toddler Time is appropriate for children ages 0-6 years old. Our goals is to provide a space where children can engage in stories, song, and movement while growing a love for literacy and our library community.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Free event, all welcome!

Categories: Kids Library: Galiano

Fri

Film Night with Indigenous Directors – Mayne Is.

Sep 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Film Night at the Ag Hall – Mayne Island

The National Film Board (NFB) and Mayne Island Library presents:

Five award-winning short films by Indigenous directors

Three Thousand
The Mountain of Sgaana
To wake up the Nakota language
Holy Angels
The River

Entry by donation, free popcorn.

Categories: Library: Mayne

Sun

The History of Writing- Pender Is. Library

Sep 30 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sunday Afternoon at the Pender Island Library presents:

The History of Writing with Dr. Sarah Rose

Sunday Sept. 30, 2018; 2 – 4 pm.

Humans have been using spoken language for (by conservative estimates) 100,000 years. However, the earliest writing system developed a mere six thousand or so years ago. Even today, of the world’s approximately 7,000 languages, only about half have a written form.

In this talk, Historical Linguist Dr. Sarah Rose discusses where, how, when, and why this somewhat ‘artificial’ aspect of language developed. Several of the earliest writing systems will be exemplified. So, put on your hieroglyphs hat and come and join us for what promises to be an entertaining afternoon.

Free admission, refreshments by donation. Seating is limited, please arrive early.

Categories: Adults Library: Pender Teens

Oct

Tue

Beginners’ French – Galiano Is. Library

Oct 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Back by popular demand!

Beginners’ French Classes — Tuesdays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30, 2018 (8 classes)

10:00 – 11:30 am, at the Galiano Island Library.

Fee: $75, payable on first day of class.

Sponsored by Galiano Island Library and the Galiano Activity Centre Continuing Education Program.

Categories: Adults Library: Galiano Seniors

Oct

Intro to French – Galiano Is. Library