Upcoming Events
Event Calendar
Jun
29
Fri
Get ready kids! The Library’s Summer Reading Club “Motion Commotion!” will start Friday June 29, 2018.
Come by the Library to sign-up and get your own free notebook to keep track of all the books you read in July & August. Collect fun stickers & bookmarks, and proudly receive your very own Reading Medal at the end of the summer.
Regular reading throughout the summer helps kids maintain or improve reading skills while school is out. Kids are encouraged to read lots of books, and to listen to someone read to them. We look forward to seeing you and your family at the Library this summer.
For fun activities online, visit the: Summer Reading Club website
Join the Motion Commotion! with the Summer Reading Club 2018!
Jul
4
Wed
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.
Jul
15
Sun
Pender Island Public Library
Strategic Planning Survey
July 15-August 31, 2018
Click on image below to start this short survey. Thank you!
Jul
18
Wed
Galiano Library Presents:
Meet the Author: Charles Kahn – Hiking the Gulf Islands of BC.
Charles Kahn, of Salt Spring Island, has worked as a freelance editor and writer for over 30 yrs. and published numerous travel articles and books. Harbour Publishing has recently published the 4th edition: revised and updated 2018 edition of Hiking the Gulf Islands. Charles, an active hiker and paddler, spends many volunteer hours working for various island organizations. One of his chief interests involves trail development.
Q&A and discussion will follow the presentation.
Event partnered by Galiano Library and the Galiano Island Bookstore.
Jul
20
Fri
Summer Story Time – Mayne Island Library
Come to story time at the Library this summer!
Every Friday morning at 10 am.
July 6th to August 31st, 2018
Great stories! Great fun!
Jul
24
Tue
Summer Story Time – Galiano Is. Library
For kids of all ages…
Every Tuesday in July & August, 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring and join their children or grandchildren while enjoying stories read by lively volunteers.
Children will also be able to take out their personal book choices.
Jul
25
Wed
Lego Builders Club – Amazing Mazes! Galiano Island Library
Galiano Community Library invites you for a fun, creative afternoon of building! Our Builders Club is appropriate for children of all ages. Our goal is to provide a space where children can express their creativity and imagination while growing a love for building and innovation with Lego.
No cost, all play!
Please sign up for a spot by emailing: gicl2018summerstudent@gmail.com
Jul
27
Fri
Summer Story Time – Mayne Island Library
Come to story time at the Library this summer!
Every Friday morning at 10 am.
July 6th to August 31st, 2018
Great stories! Great fun!
Jul
31
Tue
Summer Story Time – Galiano Is. Library
For kids of all ages…
Every Tuesday in July & August, 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring and join their children or grandchildren while enjoying stories read by lively volunteers.
Children will also be able to take out their personal book choices.
Aug
3
Fri
Summer Story Time – Mayne Island Library
Come to story time at the Library this summer!
Every Friday morning at 10 am.
July 6th to August 31st, 2018
Great stories! Great fun!
Quick Links
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