Libby Hold Items

In 2025 our Library piloted a new strategy to decrease hold times for audiobooks and ebooks available on Libby. Over the course of last year we managed to decrease the average hold period by 50%.

Recently, our Manager of Operations and Technology, Rya, presented at the British Columbia Library Association Conference to help share this strategy out with other libraries. We know holds are still long but we are continuously working on improving the borrowing experience! We are also planning to share more about the hurdles libraries face with connecting patrons to ematerials.

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Learn a language this summer with Mango

Mango Languages offers intelligent algorithms, high-quality audio and proven methodologies to deliver an adaptive learning process that evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors. Whether you're going abroad and want to learn some language basics before your trip or just want to expand your skills, the summer is a great time to explore the languages on offer!

Squamish Library Patrons can now also access American Sign Language courses through Mango (new as of 2025!)

Kids can learn too, with Mango’s child-friendly courses! Look for ‘Little Pim’ when you sign in.

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Monday May 18

Save the date: Summer Reading Club Launch Party

June 25, 2026

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Staff Picks: Erika

Here's a list of loved books from Children's Programming Specialist, Erika.

Explore more of Erika's recommendations

Upcoming Programs & Events

Let's Talk About Affordable Housing in Squamish

Tuesday May 12

6:30 - 8:30pm

Presentation and discussion with Housing Squamish about Squamish's need for affordable housing and access to low-cost land, and why accessing this land in Squamish is so challenging.

Meet your MLA, Jeremy Valeriote

Wednesday May 13

4:30 - 6:30pm

Bring your questions and comments and join Jeremy Valeriote, MLA for West Vancouver - Sea to Sky, for an informal chat in the library foyer.

No registration required.

Community Writing Group

Wednesday May 13

5:30 - 7:00pm

A monthly writing group for writers of all abilities. Work on an existing project or start fresh from our short prompts!

Book Launch & Reading: Nell's Quiet Revolution

Thursday May 14

7:00 - 8:30pm

Local author Nora Ryan launches her newest novel. She will be reading from the book, as well as answering questions about the story and her writing process.

Teen Advisory Committee

Friday May 15

4:00 - 5:00pm

TAC is made up on teens aged 14-18! Help advise the Library on services to teens in Squamish and plan programs.

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After School Code Club

Tuesday May 19

Tuesday May 26

Tuesday June 2

3:30 - 4:45pm

This three-session program will support kids to experiment with coding in a fun and playful way.

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Film Screening: My Garden of a Thousand Bees

Thursday May 21

6:30 - 8:30pm

Filmed by wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn, recording the fascinating behavior of bees in his backyard during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

Meet the SSCS Child Development Team

Wednesday May 27

6:30 - 7:30pm

Join Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) for a friendly, informative evening for parents, caregivers, and anyone curious about child development.

Community Book Club: Feeding Ghosts

Thursday May 28

7:00 - 8:30pm

Grab one of our copies of Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls and join book club! We meet in the main library by the big front windows, and tea and cookies are provided.