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French Connections: French Conversation Club
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaDrop in and join us to practice your French for an hour, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! For beginner and intermediate speakers. All ages of adults and youth/teens welcome! Free • Drop In Fall 2024 dates (Saturdays): September 28 October 12 October 26 November 2 November 23 December 7 […]
BC Libraries Present — Jessica Johns: Bad Cree (Online)
REGISTER HERE to attend this online, live-streamed event (watch from home on your own device only — this event does not take place at Bowen Island Library) Jessica Johns’s debut novel, Bad Cree, is a gripping story about intergenerational trauma that follows a Cree millennial who has haunting dreams about her dead sister and Kokum. […]
Storytime
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaStorytime is a free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex September 25-December 11, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Free • Drop in
Let’s Chat in English!
Bowen Island Library - Flex RoomA Drop-In Conversation Club for English Learners Saturdays, October 19, November 2, 16, and 30, 2024 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 […]
Author Talk: William George Lindsay • Rez Dog Blues & The Haiku
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaJoin author William George Lindsay as he speaks on his award-wining novel, Rez Dog Blues & The Haiku: A Savage Life in Bits and Pieces. Lindsay’s second book is a realistic depiction of the effects of Indian residential school upon a generation. He’ll be speaking on his writing process, how to get a book noticed […]
Bring Your Own Book Club
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaJoin us on 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-lovers! All ages of adults and youth/teens welcome to drop in on these fall 2024 Sundays, from 12-1 pm: September 22 October 20 November 17 December 15
Making the Canada Food Guide: Behind the Scenes • Dr. Hasan Hutchinson • Food Matters Series
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaDr. Hasan Hutchinson on Making the Canada Food Guide: Behind the Scenes Sunday, November 17, 2024, 1:30 pm, at the Bowen Island Public Library This event is part of the Food Matters series, featuring four Bowen Island presenters. This series is presented in partnership by Bowen Island Food Resilience Society & Bowen Island Public Library. […]
Storytime
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaStorytime is a free 30-minute drop-in program of stories, rhymes, and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Wednesdays at 10:30 am Bowen Library Annex September 25-December 11, 2024 Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! Free • Drop in
French Connections: French Conversation Club
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaDrop in and join us to practice your French for an hour, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! For beginner and intermediate speakers. All ages of adults and youth/teens welcome! Free • Drop In Fall 2024 dates (Saturdays): September 28 October 12 October 26 November 2 November 23 December 7 […]
Community Integration Services Drop-In
Bowen Island Library - Annex 430 Bowen Trunk Rd., Bowen Island, BC, CanadaCommunity 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 […]