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Bowen Library's e-Newsletter
October 2019
             
  
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Library News

Library Parking Signage Now Up

The library's parking spaces (including one accessible parking space) are now clearly marked by signage.

Media Literacy Week Oct. 7-11


October 7 - 11, 2019 is Media Literacy Week. Learn about this Media Smarts initiative and their "Break The Fake" campaign here.

Watch their video (below), find fact sheets, lesson plans, resources for parents and teachers, and tons of information on digital and media literacy on their website.
How to Fact-Check Online Sources | Authentication 101 | Reality Check

Special October Library Hours:

On Saturday, October 12, the Library Annex and Flex Room will be unavailable for regular patron use.

 
The Annex and Flex Room will be in use for a library program, but the main Library space (old building) will be open as usual.

See our poster below for "Building Bridges through Understanding the Village" to learn more about this event and to register.

The Library will be closed Sunday, October 13

...in lieu of Thanksgiving Monday. We will be open as usual on Saturday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 15.

The Library will be closed Sunday, November 10

...in lieu of Remembrance Day. We will be open as usual on Saturday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 12.

Library Programs & Events

Ask a WorkBC Career Advisor

Wednesday, October 9th

Drop in 2-5 pm

Every second Wednesday of the Month, through November, 2019. Remaining dates: October 9, November 13.

Drop in at the library from 2-5 pm for free advice on careers, job searches, resumes, cover letters, and more.

Click here for more info.

Understanding The Village

Saturday, October 12

9 am - 5 pm @ Library Annex

With Kathi Camilleri

Registration required. Space is limited. Find more information and register here: bit.ly/KOPBuildingBridges
Click Here to Register
During this experiential workshop, we will explore our personal role in supporting the revival of the values that worked so beautifully in Indigenous villages for thousands of years, as well as the effects of residential schools and Canada's policy of assimilation. This free full-day workshop is thought- and emotion-provoking, and geared toward solutions rather than recrimination. 

Kathi Camilleri has a Master's in Leadership Studies and 23 years of experience in providing healing programs and consultation with aboriginal communities, health providers, social workers, governments and educators. Kathi is Cree/Métis, and her work has been inspired by Jann Derrick's teachings of "The Circle and the Box" and by many Elders' teachings.

Knowing Our Place is an initiative brought to you by the Bowen Island Public Library, the Hearth—Arts on Bowen, and Pauline Le Bel. The aim is to learn our true history with Indigenous peoples and to foster mutually-enhancing relationships. 

This program is supported by the Bowen Island Literacy Task Group.

Fall Storytime

Fridays, 10:30 - 11:00 am

Knowing Our Place Book Club


Saturdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 2, & Nov. 23

Click Here to Register
This fall we will be discussing Buffalo Shout, Salmon Cry, edited by Steve Heinrichs. The Book Club meets at 11:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Library Flex Room. Please register to join the discussion.

Click here to see our calendar event and poster.
Click here to register for one or more discussion dates.
Knowing Our Place is an initiative brought to you by the Bowen Island Public Library, the Hearth—Arts on Bowen, and Pauline Le Bel. The aim is to learn our true history with Indigenous peoples and to foster mutually-enhancing relationships.

For more information, email info@bowenlibrary.ca.

Nidus Personal Planning Webinars

Nidus live webinar presentations on Personal Planning topics return to the Bowen Library! 
Watch the live web presentations with us in the Annex, and ask questions during the live Q&A afterward with presenter Joanne Taylor, executive director of Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry. 

 

Myths & Realities of Planning

Thursday, October 24, 7 - 8:30 pm


Consent: What is BC Law for Health Care?

Tuesday, October 29, 7 - 8:30 pm


Please arrive a few minutes early. The live webinars start promptly at 7 pm.

Not able to make it to the Library? No problem! Find these and other webinar topics and times by clicking here. Find even more resources at nidus.ca. This year you can register with Nidus to view the live webinars from home.

This program is supported by the Bowen Island Literacy Task Group.

Author Talk: Shahar Rabi

Saturday, November 9

2 pm in the Library Annex

Author Talk: Anne Andrew

Sunday, November 17

2 pm in the Library Annex

Author Talk: Alejandro Frid

Sunday, December 8

2 pm in the Library Annex

Picture of Bowen Island Library in autumn
430 Bowen Trunk Rd.

Hours:
Tues    10 am - 5 pm
Wed     10 am - 5 pm
Thurs   12 pm - 7 pm
Fri        10 am - 5 pm
Sat       11 am - 4 pm
Sun      11 am - 4 pm

Special Library Hours


Closing early at 5 pm on Thursday, October 3 to accommodate a staff meeting.

Closed Sunday, October 13, in lieu of Thanksgiving.


Closed Sunday, November 10, in lieu of Remembrance Day.

Contact Us


(604) 947-9788
www.bowenlibrary.ca
info@bowenlibrary.ca
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New Books For Youth

Recent additions to the Children's and Young Adult collections. Click image to place a hold.

Fresh on the Shelves

New books in the library. Click image to place a hold.

Featured Collection

Mountain Trike

The Mountain Trike is a trail-ready rear-push wheelchair, available for patrons to borrow.

With rugged mountain bike tires and suspension, this specialized chair makes Bowen Island trails more accessible and enjoyable!

Email info@bowenlibrary.ca to book the Mountain Trike to borrow for a day.
 
Watch the Metro Vancouver video about Bowen Library's Mountain Trike.
Locals enjoying the Crippen Park trails.



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