Library Events
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 speakers 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! September 23 […]
Meet the Author: Gordon Korman (Online)
Meet one of Canada’s best-known authors for children and teens! In his presentation, Mr. Korman will speak about his early start as a writer, where he gets his ideas, his love of humour and his favourite books for the audience at the talk. This is a live event streamed on YouTube and moderated by library […]
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 October 11-December 13 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 sick—we […]
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 […]
ChessMates Plus
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaCalling all chess lovers! Drop in for casual chess at the Library–all experience levels welcome (though it helps if you know the basics). We also have lots of other games available: Catan, Scrabble, Monopoly, Jenga, Mah Jong, cards, blocks, and more! Join us on Thursdays, 5:00-6:30 pm, on these Fall 2023 dates: October 12 October […]
BC Libraries Present — Brandi Morin: On the Frontlines of Indigenous Land Defence (Online)
REGISTER HERE to attend this online, live-streamed event Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of the most devastating climate catastrophes across the world. And they are also leading the most powerful movements to stop the expansion of the fossil fuel industry, major culprits of these disasters. Brandi Morin risks her freedom to report on these […]
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 October 11-December 13 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 sick—we […]
Planned Power Outage Between 1-5 pm
A planned BC Hydro power outage will happen in our area, affecting the Library, on Thursday, December 14, some time between 1-5 pm. We will remain open, but please know that a period of loss of electricity, internet, and heat will occur, and may affect our services.
Canceled Gather for Games with SKY—Seniors Keeping Young
Seniors Keeping Young and Bowen Island Public Library present: Gather for Games with SKY Fun and brain-stimulating games for 55+. Join us for games and boost your memory and cognitive health, while meeting new people. Coffee and tea available. Free, drop-in (SKY membership not required). We have bridge, chess, cards, UNO, Boggle, Yahtzee, Scrabble, Rummikub, […]
Movie Night: 23 Décembre / Two Days Before Christmas
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaThursday, December 14, 6 pm Join us for a screening of 23 Décembre / Two Days Before Christmas (2022). Drop in, no registration required. Come a little early and grab a comfy chair—film starts promptly at 6 pm, and runs 102 minutes. Rated G. In French with English Subtitles. Directed by Miryam Bouchard. Comedy • Romance […]