It's Gravy When You're in the AV

Next week, we’re kicking off our brand-new nostalgia film club It’s Gravy When You’re in the AV with a true 80s classic: Back to the Future (1985, PG).

Come relive the magic of one of the most definitive movies of the decade.

🗓️ Thursday, September 4
⏰ 6:30 - 8:30 pm
📍 Community Meeting Room

Registration Recommended

Every month we’ll screen another nostalgic gem from the 80s or 90s. There will be romance, drama, thrillers, horror... you name it! You can check out the full line-up on our website.

🎬 See you in the AV for movie night!

Summer Reading Club Update

As the Summer comes to an end, Jennah, SRC Assistant, wanted to say thank you to all of you for an amazing few months:

"It's been such a joy getting to know all of you, and it's crazy how fast the time has flown by! To all the kids, no matter where you were on your reading journey, I hope you were able to find some joy in our program. Wishing you all the best heading into the school year!'

Summer Reading Club medal pick up will take place August 26 – September 6.

All you need to do is bring in your completed reading record to pick one up.

Thanks everyone for a fantastic summer!

Find Your Next Read

If You Liked "All Fours"

You might enjoy these titles because they are literary fiction featuring complex female characters, offbeat tone, and are witty and character-driven.

They also have themes of midlife and identity.

Picture Books about School

These books help young children as they are about to head off to school.

Maybe they are anxious or shy - it helps to read about others who feel the same way.

Upcoming Events & Programs

Pop Out Loud Colouring Contest

August 1-30

For kids ages 5-14. This colouring contest will run for the whole month of August.

"Pop" into the library to pick up a colouring sheet based on the book Pop Out Loud. Completed colouring sheets can be used to enter a draw to win a copy of the book!

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It's Gravy When You're in the AV: Back to the Future

Thursday / September 4 / 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Join us for the first screening of our new nostalgia movie club, It's Gravy When You're in the AV!

We're kicking it off with Back to the Future (1985 - rated PG).

What is Dementia?

Friday / September 6 / 1:30 - 3:00 pm

This workshop is presented by Alzheimer’s Society of BC and will focus on how dementia affects an individual’s brain and behavior.

This workshop is suitable for everyone, caregivers and family members, and folks directly affected by dementia.

Community Writing Group

Wednesday / September 10 / 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Join the library's writing group! Drop-in to the library for a monthly writing group for writers of all abilities.

Bring your own project, or start fresh!

Therapy 101: Introduction to Therapy for Mental Well-Being

Thursday / September 11 / 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Ever wondered what to expect from therapy?

Join Sapphire Harpin (Registered Clinical Counsellor) to learn about the benefits and uses of therapy in your life.

Family Zine Workshop

Tuesday / September 16 / 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Come make a zine with your family!

This hands-on workshop will walk participants through making their own mini zines.

Author Talk with Roxanne Davies

Thursday / September 18 / 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Join author Roxanne Davies on her amazing quest to discover the mother she didn’t know and to solve the mystery around her untimely death in her book The Blue Riviera: a Daughter's Investigation.

This event is part of of IRCC's Welcoming Week, September 15-21 2025.

Teen Advisory Committee Meeting

Friday / September 19 / 4:00 - 5:00 pm

The library’s Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) is made up of teens ages 14-18!

As part of TAC, you will help advise the library on services to teens in Squamish, plan programs, help library staff with programs and projects, and get volunteer hours!

Snacks are provided.

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Community Book Club:

Bad Cree

Thursday / September 25 / 6:30 - 8:30 pm

In September, we are reading Bad Cree by Jessica Johns.

Community Book Club is open to everyone and all are welcome! We meet in the main library by the big front windows and tea and cookies are provided.

NFB Film Screening: The Stand

Saturday / September 27 / 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon film screening of the NFB documentary The Stand (2024, 94 min 33s).

This film uses archival footage to tell the story about a landmark act of peaceful resistance and Indigenous sovereignty.

Family & Baby Storytime

Storytimes take place in the Community Meeting Room. Registration is not required.

📚 Family Storytime:

Tuesdays // Fridays // Saturdays:

10:30 - 11:00 am

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🧸 Baby Storytime:

Tuesdays // Fridays: 11:30 - 12:00 pm

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Upcoming Library Closures

The library will be closed:

Monday, September 1 for Labour Day.
Tuesday, September 30 for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

Foyer Gallery

ON NOW July 9 – September 15, 2025

Sarah Keller and Nina LaFlamme: Glimmers of Home

From blooming spring flowers to familiar mountain silhouettes, Glimmers of Home captures quiet moments of connection to the landscapes of Squamish. Through two distinct lenses - watercolour and photography - Sarah Keller and Nina LaFlamme celebrate the art of noticing and the beauty in the everyday.

Visit the current Foyer Gallery show at the library during library hours.

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Get in touch: Call us at 604-892-3110 or email us at library@squamish.ca

The Squamish Public Library is located within the traditional and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

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