Call for Artists, new Yoto Players & changes to Interlibrary Loans

Call for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Artists

The Squamish Public Library invites artists from the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) to submit designs for an interior art installation.

On behalf of the Library, the Squamish Public Library Board recently created a statement on the Library’s commitment to Reconciliation, and wishes to honour and recognize this commitment through a piece that will be visible to all who visit the Library.

The interior location of the art piece oﬀers the opportunity for a showcase of local art, visible to all library patrons. The intention is for the artwork of a Squamish Nation artist to publicly and permanently acknowledge the Library's location on the traditional territory of the Squamish Nation. This art commission aims to celebrate the art, traditions, culture, and land of the Squamish Nation through the unique vision of the artist. Use of Squamish language is welcome in design submissions.

Submission deadline: Friday May 22, 2026

How to Apply

Artists are encouraged to make an appointment to see the building in person. Contact Hilary at hbloom@squamish.ca to book an appointment.

All proposals must be submitted to hbloom@squamish.ca or dropped oﬀ at the Library (37907 Second Avenue) by Friday, May 22, 2026, 5:00pm. Only one submission will be accepted per artist. If you have any questions, please contact Hilary at hbloom@squamish.ca.

Find out more

Just Arrived:

More Yoto Players!

We have 4 new Yoto Players and lots of new accompanying stories!

We know that there is endless demand for more access to Yoto - both players and cards. We will be adding 4 more kits with Yoto players and a dozen card sets which will show up in our collection in the coming weeks. We also added multiple card sets with middle grade chapter books and novels based on feedback.

Browse the current collection

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Service Change

We have updated our ILL service process to only allow for staff-placed requests.

If you have any requests for ILLs, please contact library@squamish.ca for assistance. You can learn more about our ILL policies on our website.

Canada Reads 2026

Each year five books and five celebrities are selected for CBC's Battle of the Books. Each day, panellists vote to eliminate one book, until a single title is chosen as the title the whole country should read this year.

Filmmaker and actor Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers champions A Minor Chorus by Billy-Ray Belcourt
Hockey YouTube personality and podcaster Steve “Dangle” Glynn champions Searching for Terry Punchout by Tyler Hellard
Musician and writer Tegan Quin champions The Cure for Drowning by Loghan Paylor
Broadway actor and kids TV host Josh Dela Cruz champions Foe by Iain Reid
BookTok star Morgann Book champions It's Different This Time by Joss Richard

They will debate their choices over four days, eliminating one book each day until there is one winning book.

The debates take place between April 13 - 16 and will be broadcast each day at 10am PT on CBC Radio.

Borrow one of this year's shortlist:

Learn more about Canada Reads

CBC Books' The best Canadian children's books of 2025

These range from picture books to Young Adult, and all six of these are in our collection. Click below to explore more titles in CBC Books' list, more of which can be found at the Library.

Explore more from the list

Upcoming Programs & Events

Conversation with Margaret Benson: Celebrating National Organ and Tissue Donation Month

Tuesday April 14

1:00 - 2:30pm

Margaret will be speaking about her journey as the recipient of both a double lung transplant and a kidney transplant.

National Canadian Film Day: Youngblood

Tuesday April 14

6:00 - 8:00pm

This day is an annual celebration of all things film; the actors, the film makers and the storylines that are created by Canadians. This year we will be screening the movie Youngblood (2025, PG) directed by Hubert Davis.

Capilano University

Info Session

Thursday April 16

6:00 - 7:00pm

Learn about Capilano University's newest campus, right here in Squamish. CapU Student Recruitment Advisor will provide an overview of campus amenities, academic program offerings, upcoming classes and events at CapU Squamish.

Teen Advisory Committee

Friday April 17

4:00 - 5:00pm

The Library’s Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) is made up of teens ages 14-18! As part of TAC, you will help advise the Library on services to teens in Squamish, plan programs, help library staff with programs and projects, and get volunteer hours.

Rooted in Nature

Thursday April 23

6:30 - 8:00pm

Join Heather Hendrie and Julia Bursey of True Nature Wilderness Therapy for an engaging, interactive workshop.

Afternoon

Book Club:

Black Cherokee

Wednesday April 29

1:00 - 2:30pm

Open to everyone and all are welcome! We meet in the community meeting room and tea and cookies are provided. This month we are reading Black Cherokee by Antonio Michael Downing.

Container Gardening Year-Round

Wednesday April 29

7:00 - 8:30pm

Join Squamish CAN for this presentation from an expert on container gardening. If you are interested in growing food and flowers in small spaces, starting a container garden might be for you!