Squamish Zine Fest is Almost Here!

We’re thrilled to co-host the first-ever Squamish Zine Fest with Squamish Arts on April 5th at the library!

Join us for a celebration of zines, creativity, and DIY culture. Talented zine makers from across the Sea-to-Sky and Lower Mainland will be sharing, selling, and swapping their work. You can see the full list of who's coming here.

If you end up being inspired, we'll even have some DIY Zine Take Home Kits for you to make your own at home.

Plus, we’re launching our brand-new Zine Collection. So there will be lots to check out!

📅 When: April 5th | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

📍 Where: Squamish Public Library

💰 Free event but bring cash to buy some zines!

Whether you're a longtime zine lover or just curious, you won’t want to miss this!

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Find Your Next Read

Zines!

From compilations of historic zines and how-to guides these books are meant to help you understand where zines come from, inspire your creativity and encourage you to share your voice.

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Storytime at Home

Discover rhymes, songs, and stories to enjoy every day with your baby or toddler. Check out these picture books and music CDs to inspire early literacy!

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Spring Break Gaming Hour

March 18 - 28 / Tues, Wed, Fri

/ 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Anyone ages 13-18 is invited to drop in for this afternoon gaming hour!

Drop-in anytime to play on our Nintendo Switch, enjoy board games, and grab some snacks.

No registration required! Just drop in.

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Cats Everywhere - NFB for Kids

Thursday / March 27 / 12:30 - 1:30 pm

We are hosting free National Film Board screenings for kids over Spring Break!

Cats Everywhere (58 minutes) - NFB's compilations of animated shorts all revolving around cats!.

No registration required.

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Collabyrinth for Teens

Thursday / March 27 / 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Teens are invited to join us at the library during spring break to play Collabyrinth!

This is a fun event that will have you working in pairs to try to solve a 3D maze.

Registration required.

Writing Truth in Fiction: Blending the Real and Imagined

Thursday / April 3 / 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Join local author Amber Cowie for this interactive and engaging writing workshop.

In this interactive workshop, Amber will discuss simple methods that integrate your knowledge of body, environment, and history with your work.

Registration required.

Squamish Zine Fest

Saturday / April 5 / 12:00 - 3:00 pm

We're excited to be co-hosting the first ever Squamish Zine Fest with Squamish Arts!

Come meet local zine-makers who will be displaying, selling, swapping, and talking about their zines! There will be all types and levels of zine-makers from the Sea-to-Sky area.

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A Story of Karma: Author Talk with Michael Schauch

Thursday / April 10 / 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Come hear local author Michael Schauch talk about his book A Story of Karma: Finding Love and Truth in the Lost Valley of the Himalayas.

Registration required.

Film Screening: Ru

Wednesday / April 16 / 6:00 - 8:00 pm

April 16 is National Canadian Film Day and we are celebrating with a screening of Ru (2023).

Brilliantly adapted from Kim Thúy’s Governor General Award-winning novel of the same name, this compassionate story of resilience in the face of adversity is uplifting and deeply moving.

Registration required.

Dirt Relations: Short Film Screening & Panel

Thursday / April 24 / 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Come watch a series of short films hosted by the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program, Indigenous Women Outdoors, and 7Mesh.

Registration required.

AMA with an HR Professional

Friday / April 25 / 4:00 - 5:00 pm

This programs is for teens who have questions about resumes, cover letters, and job interviews.

We're pleased to have Shalvenie Sing, CPHR, to help advise young people on their job hunt.

Registration required.

Family & Baby Storytime

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

📚 Family Storytime:

Tuesdays // Fridays // Saturdays:

10:30 am - 11 am

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🧸 Baby Storytime:

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

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Please note: Storytimes are cancelled April 18-21 over Easter weekend.

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FOYER Gallery

ON NOW March 17 – May 17, 2025

Chris O. Bennett: Sea to Sky Mountains

Peach Myers: Light and Shadow

Visit the current Foyer Gallery show at the library during library hours, or view the virtual gallery on the Foyer Gallery website.

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

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