Bowen Island Public Library's e-Newsletter • Mid-August 2024
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Library Update
 
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NEW: New York Times & New York Times Literary Supplement

Available to read in the Library

Enjoy the New York Times Saturday and Sunday editions, including the New York Times Literary Supplement and the New York Times Magazine, available to read in the Library.

We also carry the Vancouver Sun, the Globe and Mail, and the Bowen Island Undercurrent to read in the library, and many physical and digital magazines (through the Libby app) that you can check out as well.
 
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Old General Store 100th Birthday Displays on until September!

Come learn about the history of the Old General Store

In the Library until September are outdoor photo and information displays, an indoor memory wall, and artworks celebrating the Old General Store in the Annex.

Read About the Celebration in the Bowen Island Undercurrent

Find Out More on our NEW Old General Store Information Page
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illustration of the old general store artwork, in the Annex.
display of info about old general store in the library
 

Write on Bowen

Write on Bowen Festival of Readers and Writers is coming up September 13-15. Go to writeonbowen.com for tickets and more information.

Write on Bowen is Supported by the Bowen Island Library.

Find Out More and Buy Tickets

Apply for Subsidized Tickets

Through generous funding from the Friends of the Bowen Island Public Library Society, the Library is once again pleased to be able to offer two fully-subsidized Write on Bowen Festival passes to community members for whom the ticket price is a barrier.

(Passes are for daytime workshops and luncheon, but do not include the Friday and Saturday night events).

Whether you are a senior on a fixed income, a teen who is interested in writing, or anyone else who self-identifies as needing a no-cost ticket, you are welcome to apply.

Email the Bowen Library at info@bowenlibrary.ca by Thursday, August 29th, 5 pm to apply. You do not need to give a reason for applying. We will notify the two ticket recipients on Friday, August 30th.

Apply
 

Library Open Hours

  • 10 am-5 pm Tuesday & Wednesday
  • 10 am-7 pm Thursday
  • 10 am-4 pm Friday & Saturday
  • 12 pm-4 pm Sunday
  • Closed Monday
  • Book return open at all times.

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