
September 2019
Teen Book Club – Welcome Meeting
Teen Book Club is an opportunity to get together, eat snacks, and talk about books at the library, taking place on the first and third Tuesday of each month.
Find out more »Tech Tutoring with Peter Freeman
Every Wednesday at the library in three 50-minute sessions between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Find out more »Tech Tutoring with Jim Watkins
Every Thursday at the library. 10 a.m to 12 noon. Maximum of 15 minutes per patron.
Find out more »Story Walk
A self-led program where participants walk from the library, through Mouat Park to the pool, following the story along the path. Third Friday of every month, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Night at the Museum
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be signed in and out. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Ham Radio & GMRS Radios
Amateur and GMRS Radios presented by Jon Healey and Gary Morrison, SSI Amateur Radio Society. Everything you wanted to know about ham/amateur and handheld radios and the benefits in a major emergency. Part of the Emergency Program workshop series. SS Public Library. 5 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »Tech Tutoring with Conrad
iPad, Tablet, eReader and basic Mac tutoring with Conrad Koke at the library. Sign-up sheets are found in the Info Desk Programs binder. Sessions are available every Monday. 12 noon to 2 p.m..
Find out more »EV 101
People are invited to bring their electric car questions to this free education session. Presentation followed by a Q&A panel of local experts. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »100 Men Who Care Salt Spring Info Session
Learn about the new chapter of 100 Men Who Care philanthropic group being created for Salt Spring Island. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Film: Kimiko Murakami: Triumph Over Internment
Screening of 23-minute film plus celebration of the 65th anniversary of the Murakami family’s return to Salt Spring and the 115th anniversary of Kimiko’s birthday. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m.
Find out more »Library Book Club
This month's book is Up Ghost River by Edmund Metatawabin. The Salt Spring Island Public Library book club, open to all and free of charge, meets from 1 – 3 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meet other book lovers and have fun discussing an interesting read.
Find out more »Book Launch: CC Humphreys
Salt Spring author Chris (CC) Humphreys reads from his latest novel, Smoke in the Glass. SS Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Storks
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Book Launch: Diana Hayes
Salt Spring author and photographer Diana Hayes reads from Labyrinth of Green, Poems and Photographs. SS Public Library 7 p.m.
Find out more »SSI Transportation Commission
Public welcome to observe regular business meeting. Salt Spring Public Library. 3 p.m.
Find out more »October 2019
Reconciliation Reading Circles
Reconciliation reading circles starting in fall for 5 weeks. Join others in reading They Called Me Number One by Bev Sellars. In these Reading Circles, we explore Bev Sellars’ frank and poignant memoir, in which she shares her personal account of her residential school experience and articulates her own path to healing. Library staff will facilitate the discussion to expand our understanding of local Indigenous history, impacts of colonialism and its ongoing effects on Indigenous peoples. Limited to 15 participants.…
Find out more »SSI Local Trust Committee- Special Meeting
Special meeting to discuss wildfire hazards with Salt Spring Fire Rescue. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 p.m.
Find out more »Introductory Talk about Mindful Self-Compassion
Free information session about an 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion training course beginning on Thursday, October 10. Talk, guided meditation, Q and A. Salt Spring Public Library. 5 to 6 p.m. Info: Marcia Burton - 250-930-4541
Find out more »Poetry Open Mic
Featured poet Chris Muscat writes about the unseen, ecology, grief and beauty. He has self-published half a dozen chap books and is currently working on two books of poetry to be released in 2020. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m. Reader sign-up at 6:45 p.m.. One poem per reader.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Nim’s Island
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Improv Class
Learn the elements of Improv with the award-winning GISS Improv Team in this exciting three-session course. For ages 10-13. Salt Spring Public Library. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Find out more »Emergency Preparedness Series
PTSD/Critical Incident Stress presented by Steve Fraser of Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services. Free workshop in a series presented by Salt Spring Emergency Program. Salt Spring Public Library. 5 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »Book Launch: Gulf Island Lakes
Maggie Squires and Drew Bodaly present Gulf Island Lakes: New Work (2014-2019) on Salt Spring's St. Mary, Cusheon and Blackburn, and Cortes' Hague and Gunflint. SS Public Library. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Find out more »Memoir-Writing Workshop
Ahava Shira leads a 10-week memoir writing journey called Sit. Write. Hear. Telling the Truth about Our Lives beginning today at the Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.
Find out more »SS Trail & Nature Club
Presentation by John Neville called “My Encounter with Mammals.” Public welcome to free event, co-sponsored by Salt Spring Public Library. In the library's community room. 7 to 9 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Ferdinand
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Film Screening: Dawn of the Light
Islanders are invited to an afternoon viewing of the film called Dawn of the Light in the Salt Spring Public Library community room. 3 p.m.
Find out more »SWOVA AGM
Annual general meeting with guest speaker Doug Livingston, SD 64 director of instruction, at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.
Find out more »Marissa Stapley Book Launch
Marissa Stapley launches The Last Resort, an instant national bestselling thriller by visiting Toronto-based author and journalist. Salt Spring public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Improv Class
Learn the elements of Improv with the award-winning GISS Improv Team in this exciting three-session course. For ages 10-13. Salt Spring Public Library. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Find out more »Library Book Club
The Salt Spring Island Public Library book club, open to all and free of charge, meets from 1 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. This month's pick is A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
Find out more »Grandmothers Campaign Info Night
Guest speakers from Victoria Grandmothers to Grandmothers Group show slides and share info about the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers Campaign. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Beetlejuice
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Double Book Launch: Eufemia Fantetti and Brenda Brooks
Toronto write Eufemia Fantetti launches My Father, Fortune-tellers & Me: A Memoir — a powerful and witty coming-of-age story of fate versus free will — and Salt Spring's Brenda Brooks presents her much-anticipated second novel, the noir-ish Honey. Salt Spring Public Library. 3:30 p.m.
Find out more »Burn It Smart Wood Heating Workshop
A workshop with wood-heat and safety professionals. Salt Spring Public Library program room. 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Find out more »Rainbow Road Park Allotment Gardens AGM
The Rainbow Road Park Allotment Gardens invite you to attend their AGMEveryone is welcome. Library Program Room. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information call Jane at 250-537-0880.
Find out more »SSI Transportation Commission Meeting
Regular business meeting. Library program room. 3 p.m.
Find out more »Film Screening: Washed Up
Coast Salish artist John Aitken addresses the problem of missing or murdered Indigenous girls, women, trans and 2-spirit people across Canada. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »November 2019
Art Show Opening: Melodie Herbert & Philippa Tattersall
Opening event for an exhibit of paintings by Melodie Herbert and Philippa Tattersall exhibit paintings in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Find out more »Love of the Salish Sea Islands Readings
Salt Spring writers who contributed to Mother Tongue Publishing's Love of the Salish Sea Islands anthology will read at the Salt Spring Public Library. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Find out more »Salt Spring Toastmasters
Public-speaking club meets Mondays at the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room, except on statutory holidays. 7 p.m. sharp.
Find out more »Teen Book Club
Today's book being discussed is Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Penelope Bagieu.
Find out more »Poetry Open Mic
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 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Smallfoot
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Drones and their Use in a Major Disaster
Philip Reece of Indro Robotics gives free presentation on understanding drone capabilities and their use in a major emergency. Emergency Preparedness Series for Salt Spring Islanders. Salt Spring Public Library. 5 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Charlotte’s Web
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Write on the Rock Children’s Book Festival
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 picture book-making activity from 12 to 12:30 p.m.; and Mike Deas give a presentation on creating graphic novels from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Find out more »Community Talking Circle on the Topic of “Community Safety”
Salt Spring Island's Restorative Justice group hosts talking circles on the proposed community safety tax. Salt Spring Public Library. 3 p.m.
Find out more »Youth Book Club
Snacks, games, crafts and discussion of Jane, the Fox and Me by Jane Britt. SS Public Library. 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Find out more »Dan Jason: Changing the Climate With The Seeds We Grow
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.
Find out more »Book Launch: Imagining Violet Married
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.
Find out more »Community Talking Circle on the Topic of “Community Safety”
Salt Spring Island's Restorative Justice group hosts talking circles on the proposed community safety tax. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Bend It Like Beckham
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Queer Reading Series: Arleen Pare
Evening of poetry with Arleen Pare at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Library Book Club
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 the fourth Thursday of each month.
Find out more »Film Screening: The Toad People
Film about community-based movements to save endangered toadlets. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Family Movie Matinee – Elf
Kids and families welcome to library screening with free popcorn. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays at 2:30 p.m.
Find out more »Book Launch: Stories From the Magic Canoe
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.
Find out more »December 2019
Art Show Opening: Diana Hayes
Opening event for Diana Hayes' exhibit of photographs, which celebrates her recently published book called Labyrinth of Green. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 7 to 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Poetry Open Mic
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.
Find out more »SSIWPA Presentation: Salt Spring Groundwater Monitoring
Public presentation by William Shulba, Islands Trust senior freshwater specialist, titled Salt Spring Island Targeted Groundwater Well Monitoring Pilot. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m.
Find out more »StoryWalk
Self-led walk from the library, through Mouat Park to the pool, following a picture book story along the path. This month's book is The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find out more »January 2020
Poetry Open Mic
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.
Find out more »20 Great Writing Habits for 2020 with Zoe Landale
An interactive Writing Workshop, free of charge to aspiring writers of all kinds, at every level. Zoe Landale taught for 15 years in the Creative Writing Department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and lives on Pender Island. Registration is limited to 10 persons, and pre-registration is required. Free for library members.
Find out more »Mada Dalian Book Launch
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.
Find out more »SSI Community Economic Development Commission
Commission meets at the library program room. 3 to 5 p.m.
Find out more »Cornelia Krikke Book Launch
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.
Find out more »The Peace Class
First of 10 one-hour sessions at the Salt Spring Public Library. 3:30 p.m. Info: https://www.ssi-peace.com/
Find out more »Salt Spring Parks & Recreation Commission
Regular monthly meeting at the Salt Spring Public Library program room. 3 to 5 p.m.
Find out more »Book Launch: Enlightening Moments
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 way things are. Integrating Eastern wisdom and Western body-centred psychology to empower people to live to their full potential, local author Bello’s book is a sampling of the Bello Method, a system made to help people discover and change patterns of behavior and belief that prevent personal fulfillment, health, success.
Find out more »Salt Spring Island Public Library Book Club
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.
Find out more »Library Book Club
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.
Find out more »Creating Our Renewable Energy Future
An evening of short videos and discussion, moderated by David Denning. Sponsored by Salt Spring Community Energy, Transition Salt Spring and the Salt Spring Island Public Library. 7 to 9 p.m., free, open to everyone.
Find out more »DAISSI Queer Reading Series: Bill Richardson
Bill Richardson is guest author at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »SSI Transportation Commission
Commission meets at the library program room. 3 to 5 p.m.
Find out more »February 2020
Art Show Opening: Brushstrokes & Bookshelves
Opening event for an art exhibit featuring entries for a juried exhibit of work that celebrates the Salt Spring Public Library and its 60th anniversary. Library program room. 3 to 5 p.m. Guaranteed viewing from 12 to 12:45 p.m.
Find out more »Film Screening: EX LIBRIS
Free public screening of EX LIBRIS, a compelling documentary about the New York Public Library. 6 to 9 p.m. A Salt Spring Public Library 60th anniversary event.
Find out more »Poetry Open Mic Featuring Our Library in Poetic Life
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.
Find out more »Tech Tutoring with Jim Watkins
Thursdays at Salt Spring Public Library. 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Find out more »Emergency Prep Series: Hydro Safety & Awareness
Navigating power outages safely on Salt Spring Island. Presented by BC Hydro representatives. Salt Spring Public Library program room. 5 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »Poetry Book Launch: Brent Talbot
Brent Talbot releases Rainbow Soul Food - Heart Opening Poetry at the Salt Spring Public Library. 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Island Pathways AGM
Salt Spring Public Library program room. 2 to 4 p.m.
Find out more »Tech Tutoring with Conrad
Mondays at Salt Spring Public Library. 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Find out more »My Clothes, My World: How Fashion and the Climate Crisis Are Linked
Transition Salt Spring hosts SD64 administrator/educator Vivienne Challandes for a presentation on the Fashion Takes Action program changes the lives and attitudes of students regarding fashion and climate. Salt Spring Public Library. 7 p.m.
Find out more »Sixty Years of Reading Tile-Making Workshop
Workshop will see kids will create a permanent installation of tiles for the library. SS Public Library Program Room. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To pre-register, call 250-537-4666, or email info@saltspringlibrary.com
Find out more »Teen Movie Matinee – X-Men: First Class
Free movie + pizza for teens. Salt Spring Public Library Program Room. 2 to 4 p.m.
Find out more »Library 60th Anniversary Gala
Dance in the main library with Doug & the Thugs. 7 to 10 p.m. Free refreshments, cash bar. Dress '60s style! Suggested $10 donation.
Find out more »SSI Transportation Commission Meeting
Public welcome to observe regular business meeting. Salt Spring Public Library. 3 to 5 p.m.
Find out more »Library Book Club
All welcome to attend. This month's pick is Larry's Party by Carol Shields. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 3 p.m.
Find out more »Emergency Prep Series: Generator Safety and Maintenance
Generator Safety and Maintenance. Is your generator ready for an emergency? Presented by Mid Island Marine. Salt Spring Public Library program room. 5 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »March 2020
Poetry Open Mic
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 Library. 7 p.m. Reader sign-up at 6:45.
Find out more »Film Screening: 20th Century Gals
Starring Cathy Jones of This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Celebrate women's achievements at the Salt Spring Public Library. 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Salt Spring chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women.
Find out more »Global Crises and International Law
Upper-level UBC Political Science students hosted by the Salt Spring Forum present research in the library program room from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Audience attendance is free.
Find out more »Global Crises and International Law
Upper-level UBC Political Science students hosted by the Salt Spring Forum present research in the library program room from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Audience attendance is free.
Find out more »Youth Yoga
Ages 9-13 . Please bring a yoga mat, water and towel as needed. Salt Spring Public Library. 1 to 2 p.m.
Find out more »Emergency Prep Series: FireSmart
FireSmart. Learn about reducing the risk of wildfires to your home. Presented by SS Fire Rescue. Salt Spring Public Library program room. 5 to 7 p.m.
Find out more »Street Dance Moves
Mixed dance styles including hip-hop, Latin, jazz, and belly dancing. Ages 6-9 . Salt Spring public Library. 2 to 3 p.m.
Find out more »Street Dance Moves
Mixed dance styles including hip-hop, Latin, jazz, and belly dancing. Ages 10-13 . Salt Spring Public Library. 3 to 4 p.m.
Find out more »February 2022
Poetry Open Mic
Wendy Donawa is the guest poet. A Salt Spring Public Library event via Zoom. 7 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89018775974?pwd=dEZ4R3pzdm9UMmUxdGV0d0tBZlBnUT09#success
Find out more »Art Talk with Sofia Jain-Schlaepfer
Artist exhibiting in the Salt Spring Public Library Program Room presents a talk about her work in that space. 1 p.m.
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