Saturday, April 27, 2024
April 27, 2024

Teen Book Club

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Today's book being discussed is Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Penelope Bagieu.

Poetry Open Mic

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Featured poet Karen Lee White is Northern Salish, Tuscarora, Chippewa and Scots from Vancouver Island. Library program room. Reader sign-up 6:45 p.m., open mic at 7, featured poet at 7:30 […]

StoryWalk

Mouat Park Seaview Avenue, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

A self-led program where participants walk from the library, through Mouat Park to the pool, following the story along the path. Fun for all ages!  Today's book is Duck in […]

Write on the Rock Children’s Book Festival

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

First annual celebration of children's lit at the SS Public Library. Schedule sees Aidan Cassie give a presentation on creating picture books from 11 a.m. to noon; snacks and a […]

Youth Book Club

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Snacks, games, crafts and discussion of Jane, the Fox and Me by Jane Britt. SS Public Library. 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Dan Jason: Changing the Climate With The Seeds We Grow

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring Seeds founder and author of multiple books Dan Jason talks about his latest book. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Book Launch: Imagining Violet Married

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Second book in a trilogy by Salt Spring writer Mary Hughes is launched at the Salt Spring Public Library. 1:30 p.m. With live piano music by Susan Bull.

Queer Reading Series: Arleen Pare

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Evening of poetry with Arleen Pare at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.

Library Book Club

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Today's book is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.  The book club is open to all and meets on […]

Book Launch: Stories From the Magic Canoe

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Salt Spring author Briony Penn shares Stories from the Magic Canoe, stories of Cecil Paul, an Xenaksiala elder, as told to Penn. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. 

Poetry Open Mic

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Guest is North Vancouver poet and novelist Aislinn Hunter. Salt Spring Public Library. The open-mic begins at 7 p.m., with sign-up at 6:45, followed by Hunter reading at 7:30 p.m.

The Poetry of Wintertime

Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Led by Heather Martin, Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice (St. Mary’s church in Fulford). 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participation is by donation and registration is […]

Poetry Open Mic

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Poetry Open Mic at the library with featured poet Zoe Landale. Sign-up 6:45 p.m., open mic 7, featured reading 7:30 p.m.

Mada Dalian Book Launch

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Mada Dalian reads from and signs copies of her book, In Search of the Miraculous: Healing into Consciousness. Salt Spring Public Library. 2 p.m.

Cornelia Krikke Book Launch

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Book launch and reading for Inspired Perspectives, tales of transformation in poetry and prose. Salt Spring Public Library. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Book Launch: Enlightening Moments

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Garry Bello shares his book and the Bello Method. Salt Spring Public Library. 2 p.m. Gary Bello’s book Enlightening Moments introduces a radical perspective that inspires refreshing responses to the […]

Evening of Sacred Poetry

Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Facilitated by Lolla Devindisch, the evening sees participants share a favourite poem with the group and take time to listen, reflect and consider their impact and meaning for personal journeys […]

Salt Spring Island Public Library Book Club

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Library book club, open to all and free of charge, meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. This month is Reader’s Choice, Non-Fiction. 1 to 3 p.m.

Library Book Club

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Read a non-fiction book of your choice and share it with the group. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 1 to 3 p.m.

DAISSI Queer Reading Series: Bill Richardson

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Bill Richardson is guest author at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.

Poetry Open Mic  Featuring Our Library in Poetic Life

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Featuring winners and honourable mentions from the library-themed poetry contest. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room.

Poetry Book Launch: Brent Talbot

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Brent Talbot releases Rainbow Soul Food - Heart Opening Poetry at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7:30 p.m.

Evening of Sacred Poetry

Star of the Sea Centre for Spiritual Living and Practice 2600 Fulford-Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, B.C., Canada

Facilitated by author and poet, Lorraine Gane, the evening sees participants share a favourite poem with the group and take time to listen, reflect and consider their impact and meaning […]

Library Book Club

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

All welcome to attend. This month's pick is Larry's Party by Carol Shields. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.

Poetry Open Mic

Salt Spring Public Library 129 McPhillips Ave, Ganges, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

Guest poet is Beth Everest, who publishes work in literary journals across Canada. Her most recent book Silent Sister: the mastectomy poems (Frontenac House) was short-listed for numerous awards.Salt Spring Public […]