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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: […]
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 […]
Book Donations Accepted 10 am-12 pm (Annex)
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaThe Friends are currently focusing on collecting fiction and children's books, although other categories will be considered, based on subject relevance and book condition. Donations of clean, good condition used […]
Bring Your Own Book Club
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaJoin us on the second Sunday of the month for a casual book club with a twist! Come discuss books you’ve read—old and new, loved or hated. Get recommendations and meet other book-loving locals! All ages of adults and youth welcome to drop in.
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 […]
Bring On Summer Dance Party Fundraiser
Bowen Island Legion 1265 Scarborough, Bowen IslandDJ's RHEK & RICK RUBE will be getting the dance floor hopping with HIP HOP, RNB & SOUL. This is a fundraiser for a much needed bar renovation for our local Legion Branch 150. Bring cash! There will also be a 50/50 and bottle draw. Show starts at 8pm!
BC Ferries Interactive Community Workshop
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaWe’ve gathered a list of the feedback we’ve heard from your community and Ferry Advisory Committee. Now we need your help! We want to understand which, of the many topics we’ve heard about, are most important to you. Join us for an interactive workshop and help us shape the list of your community priorities. Learn […]
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 […]