Zines! Zines! Zines!

We're super excited to co-host the very first Squamish Zine Fest with Squamish Arts on April 5th!

We'll also be launching our brand-new Zine Collection at the event. You won’t want to miss it!

🎉 What’s a Zine Fest?

Squamish Zine Fest is a free community event at the library celebrating zines, their makers, and DIY culture. Expect to meet talented zinesters showcasing, selling, and swapping their work.

If you’re a zine maker, our call for submissions is open until March 17th.

💡 Ok, but what is a Zine?

A zine (pronounced “zeen”) is a DIY, low-budget, self-made, small publication, that is not created solely for commercial profit. Zines can amplify underrepresented voices, challenge the cultural mainstream, and take many forms, from personal reflections to comics to social commentary.

🖌 Want to make your own zine?

Leading up to Zine Fest, we’re hosting two awesome zine-making workshops:

March 6: Art Zine Workshop with Maïna Pertolas – Learn the ins and outs of making a personal, creative zine.

March 20: "Humans of Squamish" Collaborative Zine with Trish Kelly and Rachel Bergquist – Help us capture the stories of our community in a shared zine project.

If you’re curious about zines, this is the perfect time to dive in! Sign up for a workshop, spread the word, and get ready to get creative.

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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!

Find Your Next Read

Feminism is for Everyone

Say it louder for the people in the back! March 8th is International Women's Day and to celebrate check out this curated booklist.

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Feminist Boys

Here are some titles with a feminist slant or that otherwise challenge traditional gender roles that may appeal to boys age 10-14.

View Booklist

Upcoming Events & Programs

Intro to Using Your iPad & iPhone

Monday / March 3 / 10:00 - 11:30 pm

This class is for those who have their own iPhone or iPad but aren't sure where to start their learning. Library staff will walk you through the basics of using your device.

Registration required.

Zine-Making Workshop: Art Zines

Wednesday / March 5 / 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Facilitated by artist and zine-maker Maïna Pertolas, this hands-on workshops will walk participants through making their own art zines.

Registration required.

It All Started With A Circle

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

Celebrate the launch of the new book titled It All Started With a Circle: 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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