Library
French Connections: French Conversation Club
Bowen Island Library - Flex RoomDrop in and join us to practice your conversational French, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! The focus is on beginner and intermediate speakers, but all levels are welcome. We meet 10:30-11:30 am on these Saturdays, but participants are welcome to stay longer if the conversation is still rolling! January 20 […]
Career Advisor • Drop In
Bowen Island Library - Flex RoomDrop in for a WorkBC Career Advisor session at the Bowen Island Library! Come get one-on-one help with resumes, cover letters, interviewing, job searches, insights on the job market, career and education advice, and more from Janice, the WorkBC Career Advisor. This free drop-in service is in the Library Flex Room from 11 am-2 pm […]
Community Integration Services Drop-In
Bowen Island Library - Flex RoomCommunity Integration Specialists help people at risk of or experiencing homelessness: Access government programs Get connected to services and supports, such as cultural, health, and community supports Work with governments, community partners and agencies Provide support during critical transition points, such as leaving a medical or corrections facility Community Integration Specialists help people access financial […]
Storytime
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaA free 30-minute drop-in program of stories and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex April 10-June 5, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Please stay home if anyone in your family is […]
Babytime
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaBabytime is a free, 30-minute drop-in program of songs, books, and rhymes for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers! Starts at 11:30 am. Drop in and join us when you can. Join us afterwards, at 12 pm, for a casual baby & caregiver social hour in the Annex. Come for one or both parts, on […]
Pride Stride, Ride, and Picnic
Pride Your Ride 10AM - 12PM @ The Bowen Farmer’s Market Meet at the market to decorate yourself and/or your ride (bike/scooter/stroller/walker) to show your pride down the Multi-Use-Path. Rainbow Pride Stride + Ride 12PM*ish From BICS Down The Multi-Use-Path After the 12PM boat leaves, we’ll stride and ride from BICS down the MUP, to […]
Let’s Chat in English!
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaA Drop-In Conversation Club for English Learners Saturdays, May 18, June 1, 15, 29 10:30 am Bowen Island Library Come meet with other English language learners at the Library, and practice your conversational English in this friendly space. All levels of learners welcome. This one-hour session is led by a volunteer with experience teaching English […]
Poet Talk: John Givins – Blowing Up Growing Up
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaJoin us for the launch of local poet John Givins’ first book of poetry, Blowing Up Growing Up (2024, Askance Publishing), from which he’ll be reading selected poems. John Givins was led to scribbling poetic thoughts while navigating the traumas of his wife’s cancer treatments. The collection has a mix of many subjects and observations: […]