Library Events
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]