How is it already Spring Break next week?

Over March 15-30, the library will have programs for kids, teens and families.

See what's going on below to find something for you! Most activities are just drop in - no registration required.

🌸Spring Break for Kids

All break, come to the library to try your hand at a search and find, or scavenger hunt to win a prize!
We're hosting two National Film Board screenings over spring break. These animated film compilations are suitable for all ages.
Thursday, March 20 | 12:30 to 1:30 pm: Family Stories
Thursday, March 27 | 12:30 to 1:30 pm: Cats Everywhere

🌸Spring Break for Teens (ages 13-18)

We're hosting Gaming Hour for teens each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Play on Nintendo Switch, retro gaming consoles, enjoy board games, and grab some snacks! We will also have colouring pages for teens.

We will have a special Collabyrinth for Teens night on Thursday, March 27 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m!
This is a fun event that will have you working in pairs to try to solve a 3D maze. Can your team make it?
Registration required.

Check out our website for more info.

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Birds & Words in the Wild

The "Birds & Words" artist and conservation collaboration continues with the publication of their book, featuring high resolution images of all twenty paintings, and the six poems that made up their recent exhibit.

We have a couple copies in our collection and you can also purchase them at local bookstores in the Sea-to-Sky region.

A portion of the proceeds will go towards Squamish Environment Society’s bird conservation programs.

Place a hold here

P.S. We Need Zine-Makers!

We're looking for local zine-makers to apply for table space to sell, trade, or share your creations.

All kinds of zine-makers are welcome!

Application deadline: March 17, 2025.

Apply Now!

More Info & How to Apply

Find Your Next Read

Neurodiversity Celebration

March 17-23 is Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

These stories shine a light on the different skills, strengths, talents, and abilities that make up our neurodiverse world.

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New Kids & Teen Books

We are always adding new titles to our collection.

Check out these new books we've added for kids and teens!

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Upcoming Events & Programs

It All Started With A Circle Poem

Thursday / March 13 / 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Celebrate the launch of the new book titled It All Started With a Circle Poem: Stories, Scribbles, and Poems, a collection of poetry by staff and patrons of Squamish Helping Hands Society.

Registration required.

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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Family Stories - NFB for Kids

Thursday / March 20 / 12:30 - 1:30 pm

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

Family Stories (46 minutes) - Moms, dad, grandparents and friends, too! Little kids and big kids alike will adore these animated shorts, each of which revolves around a member of the family.

No registration required.

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Zine-Making Workshop: Humans of Squamish

Thursday / March 20 / 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Co-facilitated by zine enthusiasts Trish Kelly and Rachel Bergquist, this hands-on workshop will introduce the personal zine format.

Come create a collaborative zine we'll call Humans of Squamish complete with a selfie taken with the library's polaroid camera.

Registration required.

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.

Community Book Club: Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands

Thursday / March 27 / 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Join us for the next Community Book Club.

We will be reading and discussing Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands - a graphic novel! - by Kate Beaton.

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

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.

Zine-makers will be announced soon!

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