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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – A Call to Action on September 30
The Stage at Bowen Island Library / The Hearth Gallery 430 Bowen Trunk Road, Bowen Island, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us at the Bowen Island Library to affirm your commitment to truth and reconciliation in Canada. September 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day. Wearing an orange shirt is a way of affirming and honouring the children who attended residential school and their families. The legacy of wearing an orange shirt is based […]
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
Intro to Ecology Walk
Bowen Island Library - Garden 430 Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, British Columbia, CanadaJoin this beginner level walk & talk as we explore seasonal biodiversity along a shaded forest trail. With a focus on plants, this comfortable stroll will stop regularly for a closer look at local flora and fauna, a Culturally Modified Tree, discuss ecosystems and species interactions, and identify native ferns, trees, and more. We won’t […]
A Hike Though Bowen’s Ecological Reserve
Ecological Reserve Registrants will receive location info, Bowen IslandJoin the Nature Club's Aaron Rabinowitz, for a bushwhack/hike through a mature second growth forest. This is an excellent opportunity to observe why this land has been set aside for protection and scientific study. Dress for the weather and bring water, snacks, lunch, and hiking boots. This outing includes steep terrain and bushwhacking so consider […]
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 […]
BC Libraries Present — katherena vermette: real ones (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) The issue of false claims to Indigenous identity has gotten headlines across the country in recent years, with famous writers, academics, and artists uncovered as “pretendians.” Bestselling author […]
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