Library Events
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, […]
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 […]
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 books can be brought to the Bowen Island Library Annex starting at 10:00 am, going until volunteers' bins are full (no later than 12:00 pm). […]
Poet Talk: Emily Osborne
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaJoin us for a talk by local poet, Emily Osborne, who will be reading from her new book of poetry, Safety Razor, published by Gordon Hill Press (2023). Read the Bowen Island Undercurrent article interviewing Emily Osborne Safety Razor combines personal lyrics with translations from Old Norse, its taut poems running like high-wires between the poles […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teen Advisory Group Meeting
Bowen Island Library - Flex RoomThe Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is for teens who want to make the Library better for themselves and for other teens! Joining TAG gives you a voice in what happens at the Library! Suggest items for our teen collections Suggest programs and services you’d like us to offer Participate in library and community activities Earn […]
Author Talk: Gérard Martinez
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaJoin us for an author talk by Gérard Martinez, speaking on his new book, Windows on a Sanctioned Country / Fenêtre sur l'embargo: Iraq 1997-1999. This presentation includes original photography by the author and others. Copies of the book will be available to purchase in French and English. From the author: Diplomatic ties between France […]
Media Literacy Week
October 23-27, 2023 Join us in celebrating Canada’s Media Literacy Week! Learn about the key components of digital media literacy and find free resources to use throughout the week. See our Booklist in our catalogue & our book display in the library Read our Misinformation & Fake News page Check out Media Smarts' many Media […]