Library System Upgrades: Temporary Service Disruptions


Our library system will be undergoing upgrades on Sunday, October 20, and Monday, October 21, which will temporarily affect access to some services.


Unavailable Services:

  • Online access to library accounts
  • Self-checkout machines
  • Placing new holds
  • Loanable tablets

Please note: We won’t be able to look up library card numbers, so remember to bring your card if you wish to borrow items.

What’s Still Available:

  • In-person checkout at the desk
  • Picking up holds
  • Returning items
  • Public Computers
  • Printing, copying, scanning
  • Booking pods
  • Digital Resources (Libby, Kanopy, LinkedIn Learning, etc)

The library will remain open throughout the upgrades. For more information, please visit our website.

More Info

Reminder: Borrowing Changes Coming Soon!

Starting November 1st, we’re updating our loan periods and holds process! 


  • Most items will have a 21-day loan period. 
  • Holds will no longer be automatically checked out—you’ll need to check them out when you pick them up. 
  • Once notified your hold is ready, you have 7 days to pick them up. 


Visit our website for more details. We're here if you have any questions! 

New Library of Things Items

Ghost Hunting Kit


Curious about ghosts? Hoping for a spooky experience? Embark on your own paranormal investigation with our new Ghost Hunting Kit.

Tarot Card Kit


Have you always wanted to try Tarot cards? Try out our new Tarot Card Kit. It's the perfect place for beginners to start.


Find Your Next Read

Ghost Stories: Books to Keep You Up All Night


Curious about ghosts

View Booklist

Halloween Picture Books


Search our catalogue to find more titles or come see the ones out on display.

View Booklist

Upcoming Events & Programs

One-On-One Tech Coaching

Book an individual 45 minute session

Monday at 2 pm / 3 pm / 4 pm


Learn how to use your new device, or get help with email, Microsoft Office or Google apps, social media and more.


Registration required.

Register online or by calling the library.

Register here

After School Kids (ASK)

Don’t know what do to? Just ASK!


Drop in at our new after-school library program for kids in grades 1-6.


Tuesdays / October 15 - December 5

3:30 - 5:00 pm


Registration required for each day.

More info and registration

Game Night: Trivia Murder Party

Wednesday / October 30 / 7:00 - 8:30 pm


Gather for a cozy night of Trivia Murder Party at the library! There will be snacks, comfy seats, and a delightfully creepy trivia game.


This event is for adults.


Registration required.

Register here

Community Writing Group

Wednesday / November 6 & December 4 / 5:30 - 7:30 pm


Join our new monthly writing group!


Each meeting will have a short prompt to get your creative juices flowing, quiet time to write individually, and some time to share our work with each other.


Registration required.

Register here

Community Book Club:

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Thursday / November 28 / 7:00 - 8:30 pm


Join us for the next Community Book Club.


We will be reading and discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.


The library has copies available on a first-come-first-served basis.


Registration required.

Register here

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

🧸 Baby Storytime:
Tuesdays // Fridays: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Upcoming Library Closures

The library will be closed:

  • Wednesday, October 23: Staff Professional Development
  • Monday, November 11: Remembrance Day

FOYER Gallery

September 11 - November 13, 2024

  • Thomasina Pidgeon: Humans
  • Squamish Nature Learners: We Love Átl’ka7tsem (Howe Sound)
  • Laurence Ramsay: Unlicensed Optimism

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

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get suggestions, hear about upcoming events and new library services.


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


Donate online to the Squamish Public Library.


The Squamish Public Library is located within the traditional and unceded territory of the Swx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).

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