Upcoming Events for Kids and Teens
Summer Reading Club for Kids
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Ends Aug 13th.
The BC Summer Reading Club is in full swing, but there’s still time to join in the fun. This is a free literacy program that encourages reading throughout the summer for children age 5-12. This year’s theme is All Together Now a celebration of community and connection. Come to the Gibsons & District Public Library for a reading record to track your reading goals and earn weekly rewards when you meet them! There will be tons of programs for children and youth through the summer as we celebrate reading with the BC Summer Reading Club. For an online reading record check out bcsrc.ca. Check out all our events at the Library, below!
Teen Summer Reading Challenge - Review Contest
Summer Review Contest
Teens - read a book and win money! Have you read a book lately that you loved or hated? Let us know! Write your review here, and you’re entered in a draw to win a $100 London Drugs gift certificate. The more reviews you write the more chances you have of winning! Open to youth age 13-18. Contest ends at 5:30 pm on August 13th.
Need a book recommendation? Email Pippa for a recommendation or check out our recommended reading lists here.
Reading Walk: The Gruffalo
All of August
All was quiet in the deep dark library when…The Gruffalo appeared! Enjoy this self-guided reading walk outside on the library grounds. Follow the signs to read the picture book.
Community Mosaic
All of August.
To celebrate the BC Summer Reading Club and its theme of All Together Now we’re creating a community mosaic using stickers! Come to the library and get your stickers then stick them to the mosaic. The picture will be revealed once we all chip in! All ages welcome.
Lego Builder’s Club
Tuesdays August 2nd & 9th @ 2:00 - 3:00 pm In person only.
Calling all Lego maniacs!
Join us at the library for a theme-based building bonanza. We’ve got tubs of Lego to dive into as you stretch your imagination and meet like-minded kids. Ages 4-18. (Four-year-olds must be accompanied by a registered caregiver.) Free, drop-in.
Drop-In Writing Workshop with Kallie George
Wed Aug 3rd @ 10:00 - 11:00 am. In person only.
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Do you love creative writing? Want to talk to a published author? Come to this drop-in writing class with Kallie George! Bring something you’re working or just be ready to learn! Kallie George is a children’s editor, creative writing teacher, and author of a number of children’s books including The Secret Fawn which was recently shortlisted for the 2022 Christie Harris Illustrated Children’s Literature Prize.
For ages 7-18.
Ask Me Anything with Elaine Chen [Online]
Wed August 3rd @2:00 -2:45 pm. Online only.
Elaine Chen is a Vancouver-based painter, illustrator, video game artist, and the 2022 BC Summer Reading Club Artist. Join us for a fun afternoon of drawing and answering your questions! Submit your question at www.bcsrc.ca. Live on YouTube.
Drop-in Crafting
Thursdays, Aug 4th & 11th @10:30 am - 12:30 pm. In person only.
Join in weekly crafting session. Drop-in and stay as long or as little as you like. Recommended for ages 5+.
Escape Room - Happy Campers
Friday Aug 5th for one hour @ 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, or 3:30 pm. In person only.
This escape room runs all day! Book yourself, your family, or a whole crew of friends for an hour of puzzle solving. Can you solve all the puzzles and break into the box in 60 minutes or less? Sharpen your wits and test your skills in this cooperative escape room challenge.
For ages 7-10. Registration required. Event in Mainil Room
Squamish Stories with Kung Jaadee
Sat Aug 6th @ 10:30 - 11:30 am. In person only. All ages!
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In her live storytelling performance, Kung Jaadee will share her telling of Squamish legends popularized by Indigenous activist and poet E. Pauline Johnson’s book, “Legends of Vancouver.” Kung Jaadee (Roberta Kennedy) is a professional storyteller, educator and published author belonging to the X̱aayda (Haida), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) First Nations. Her Haida name, Kung Jaadee, means ‘Moon Woman’ and was presented to her at her great uncle’s memorial feast by her cousin Crystal Robinson. Over the past 28 years, Kung Jaadee has performed traditional Haida legends, while also sharing vivid personal stories about her clan’s survival of the smallpox epidemic, and the history and culture of her people. Registration required. All ages welcome!
Drawing with Elaine Chen (Online)
Wed Aug 10th @ 3:00-4:00 pm. Online only.
Do you love to draw? Want to learn more about drawing and making art for video games? Join us for a one hour workshop with the Summer Reading Club’s artist Elaine Chen.
Elaine Chen is a Vancouver-based painter, illustrator, and video game artist. She’s here to share her drawing skills with you in this hour long workshop on Zoom. For ages 7-12. Registration required.
Movie at the Library - The Bad Guys
Fri Aug 12th @ 2:00 - 3:45 pm. In person only.
It’s too hot! Come inside and cool off with a family friendly movie. Children under 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Popcorn provided. Drop-in, in person only. The Bad Guys, rated PG. 1 hr 40 min.
Dance Party with Mr Doug
Sat Aug 13th @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. In person only.
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It’s time to say goodbye to the Summer Reading Club with a crazy dance party! Mr. Doug makes families laugh, sing, and dance. He uses catchy songs, humour, and storytelling to promote kindness, love, and self-worth. Get your dancing shoes on and get a medal for all that reading you’ve been doing! Registration required. All children age 0-18 and their caregivers welcome.
Bring your completed Summer Reading Club reading record to receive a medal. Completed your SRC reading but can’t make this show? Come to the library anytime between August 13th and September 18th with your completed reading record and we’ll give you a medal.
Family Storytime
Thurs Aug 18th @ 10:00 - 10:30 am. In person only.
Celebrate summer with a family storytime! Join us for songs, bounces, and stories for children age 0-5 and their caregivers. Connect with your child and with other families in your community. Recommended age 0-5, siblings welcome.
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