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A month of events for animal lovers

 
 

A Society of Crows:

An Evening of Crow Fascination

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Thursday June 11


6:30 - 8:00pm

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We welcome local author and ornithologist Rob Butler for a fascinating look into the mind of a crow. Society of Crows delves into the latest research of the complexities of the social behaviour of the crow. He will also discuss his new book about a lifetime of crow research.

 
 
 

Spring Bear Update - Year 33

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Thursday June 18 - Join the waitlist

Wednesday June 24 - Register here


6:00 - 8:00pm

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Join us at the Squamish Public Library for an update on our local bear population.


Michael Allen camera-traps bears to monitor their survival, reproduction, and habitat use strategies across a rapidly changing landscape. This is his 33rd year of doing this!


He'll talk about bear identification, the longevity of known bears, cub production, breeding behaviors, climate/beaver dam impacts on floodplain forests, and the berry crop forecast.


 

Foyer Gallery




NEW EXHIBITION:


Awakenings


Tuesday May 19 - Monday July 20



Opening Reception & Artist Demo


Wednesday June 3

4:00 - 7:00pm


 
 

Sarah Mcdonald


Soft focus acrylic & oil paintings

Lorna Moffat


Stitched appliquéd textile art

Ciarra Saylor


Art medicine visionary acrylic paintings

Sally Binns


3D embroidered art

 
 
 
 

Appreciating the

Creepy Crawlies


Six-, eight-, and zero-legged neighbors are all around us. Why do gastropods, insects, and arachnids have a bad reputation? These books can help turn your fear of these creepy crawlies into admiration and help us understand why they are important to the world!


This list includes books for adults.

 
 
 

Upcoming Programs & Events

 

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.

After School Code Club


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.

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.

Managing Finances in Retirement


Thursday June 4

12:00 - 1:00pm


Susan Salomonsson, a CPA, will be joining us to discuss how to manage your finances and make money stretch for you in retirement.

It's Gravy When You're in the AV: Dirty Dancing


Thursday June 4

6:30 - 8:30pm


Come watch the 80s summer romance classic that is Dirty Dancing (1987, Rated PG 13). Popcorn provided!

DIY Mini Zen Garden Workshop for Teens


Tuesday June 9

6:00 - 7:30pm


Before the stress of exam week and the end of the school year, create a piece of art that will promote calm and mindfulness.

Community Writing Group


Wednesday June 10

5:30 - 7:00pm


A quiet space to work on an existing project, or start anew with one of our prompts! Time to both write individually and share your work with others.

Family Storytime


Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays

10:30 - 11:00 am

Baby Storytime


Tuesdays & Fridays

11:30 - 12:00 pm

Storytimes take place in the Community Meeting Room.


Registration is not required.

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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