Bowen Island Public Library's e-Newsletter • March 2024 | Small Town Pride: Film & Discussion Saturday, March 23 | 1:00 pm 1 pm: Film: Small Town Pride Join us for a showing of this Canadian documentary, an intimate look at the joys and challenges of being queer in a small town, following LGBTQ2S+ people and allies as they prepare for their local Pride celebrations. Co-written and directed by Bowen-born and raised Riley Sparks! 2 pm: Discussion led by Leah Gregg Bowen Island local, Leah Gregg, will lead a conversation on “What can Bowen Island do to better support our LGBTQ2S+ community?” and “What could a community Pride event look like on Bowen Island?” Come for the film (1 pm-2 pm) and/or the discussion afterward—whatever works for you. Members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, their families, friends, allies, and all interested community members are encouraged to share thoughts and listen to others’ after the film. Want to Put on a Pride Event on Bowen Island? If you’re interested in seeing an all-ages Pride event happen on Bowen, or want to be involved in it’s creation, this is a great opportunity to meet others who want the same. You’ll also meet members of the Literacy Task Group, a group of local non-profits interested in supporting a Pride event for Bowen. They will be present to hear your visions for Pride on Bowen, and share information about funding that is available to support such an event. Go to Calendar Event
| | The Many Faces of MAID: an Author Talk with Carol Cram Sunday, March 24 | 1:30 pm Join Carol Cram, Bowen Island local and co-author of The Many Faces of MAID: What to Expect When Someone You Know Chooses Medical Assistance in Dying, as she talks about compiling the stories of 17 people, including herself, who supported a loved one through MAID. Reverend Lorraine Ashdown will join Carol to offer her perspective. Go to Calendar Event
| | Nowruz Scavenger Hunt March 12-19, 2024 Come play our Nowruz Scavenger Hunt at Bowen Library! Find pictures of Haft-Seen items hidden in the children’s section to discover what they symbolize. Check out our new books on Persian New Year below as well! See Scavenger Hunt in our Calendar | | The Seed Library is Back! Find the Bowen Island Seed Library display once again inside the Library during our open hours. How does it work? - Take free seeds
- Grow plants
- Let some go to seed, save seeds, and donate seeds back for future gardeners!
We're accepting seed donations now and throughout the growing season as well. If you have saved or store-bought seed to share, bring it to the library, and we'll add them to the Seed Library. The Seed Library is currently stocked with seed packets prepared and decorated by the the Bowen Island Community School Student Garden Club, as well as seeds donated from West Coast Seeds and patrons like you! Learn More | | Movie Night: Rockfield Thursday, March 28 | 6 pm Join us for a screening of Rockfield (2020), a documentary about Rockfield Studios, a farm and live-in recording studio in Wales, where some of the greatest bands and musicians of our time have recorded some of their biggest hit records. Musicians include Ozzy Osbourne, Robert Plant, Tony Iommi, Dave Brock, David Bowie, Jim Kerr, Kingsley Ward, Charles Ward, Ann Ward, Lisa Ward; bands include Black Sabbath, Queen, Stone Roses, Oasis, and Coldplay. Directed by Hannah Berryman. In English. Rated 14A. Drop in, no registration required. Come a little early and grab a comfy chair—film starts promptly at 6 pm, and runs 90 minutes. We have a new sound system! Come enjoy the improved clarity of sound for this musical film. Go to Calendar Event
| | Save the Date: 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Old General Store Saturday, August 10, 2024 Save Saturday, August 10th for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Old General Store, a beloved building which has had many functions and identities, and which now houses the Bowen Island Library. Stay tuned in the spring and summer for more details. See the Youth Curators' Exhibit The Bowen Island Community School Youth Curators have an excellent exhibit on now in the BICS foyer, open to the public, called "The many layers of the Old General Store and its rich history." See the photos below and make a trip to the school to learn all about the life of this unique building. See Undercurrent Article about the Youth Curators' Exhibit Photo of cows in front of Old General Store from Bowen Island Museum and Archives. | | Closed March 29 & 31 The Library will be closed Friday, March 29, and Sunday, March 31. Come visit us another time during our regular open hours.
| | See our Recommended Reading page for more reading suggestions and new adult books.
Click the following featured book titles to see them in our catalogue and place a hold. | New Children's and Teen Books | See our Recommended Reading page for more Kids & Teens book suggestions and booklists.
Click the following featured book titles to see them in our catalogue and place a hold. | International Women's Day Celebrate the perseverance, courage, and achievement of women by reading books by women authors and stories about strong women characters. See Full Booklist | | Featured @ the Mini Book Store Come pick up some great reads for all ages at the Mini Book Store, curated and organized by Friends of the Bowen Island Library Society volunteers, with all funds raised supporting the Bowen Library. The Mini Book Store is located in the Library's main (south) entrance foyer. | Book Donation Days Sundays, March 10 & 24 | 10 am-12 pm Donations of clean, good condition used books can be brought to the Bowen Island Library Annex starting at 10:00 am, going until volunteers' bins are full (no later than 12:00 pm). The volunteers are especially looking for novels and children's books at this time, but other types will be considered. A Friends of the Library volunteer will pre-screen your donations while you wait and will accept those that meet donation guidelines. Donors will need to take back any items that do not meet the guidelines. We thank everyone who donates books in support of the Bowen Library! See All Donation Dates in Our Calendar See Donation Guidelines
| | Bring Your Own Book Club Sunday, March 10 | 12 pm Join us on the second Sunday of the month for a casual book club hour with a twist! Come discuss books you’ve read—old and new, loved or hated. Get recommendations and meet other book-loving locals! All ages of adults and youth welcome to drop in. See BYOBook Club in our Calendar See Books We Discussed in January
| | Teen Advisory Group Saturday, March 9 | 1:30-3:00 pm The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is for teens who want to make the Library better for themselves and for other teens! Joining TAG gives you a voice in what happens at the Library! - Suggest items for our teen collections
- Suggest programs and services you’d like us to offer
- Participate in library and community activities
- Earn volunteer hours and boost your resume
Membership is open to anyone 13-18 years of age living on Bowen Island. Registration is not required and drop-ins are welcome! See TAG Dates in our Calendar
| | WorkBC Career Advisor Tuesday, March 26 | 11 am-2 pm Drop in to meet with Janice, a WorkBC Career Advisor, in the Library Flex Room, and get one-on-one help with resumes, cover letters, interviewing, job searches, insights on the job market, career and education advice, and more. Janice is very likely to be able to see you right away! This drop-in service is available is available in the Flex Room from 11 am-2pm on Tuesdays, March 26, April 23, May 28, and June 25, 2024. This service is brought to you by the North Vancouver WorkBC Centre. See their website for more services and resources. See All Career Advisor Dates
| | Community Integration Services Drop-In Tuesday, March 26 | 11 am-2 pm Drop in at the Bowen Island Library and get help from a Community Integration Specialist to access supports regarding housing, health, services, finances, and more. For example: - Assistance applying for income and disability assistance
- Funding for urgent needs, such as food or clothing
- Case management
- Housing support referrals
- Health support referrals
This drop-in service (as well as the WorkBC Career Advisor) is available in the Flex Room from 11 am-2pm on Tuesdays, March 26, April 23, May 28, and June 25, 2024. For online communication, visit the Self Serve Portal for income and disability assistance. For general inquiries, call 1-866-866-0800. Learn More
| | French Connections Saturdays, March 2, 16, 30 | 10:30 am Drop in and join us to practice your conversational French, and get to know other French language learners on Bowen Island! The focus is on beginner and intermediate speakers, but all levels are welcome. We meet 10:30-11:30 am, but participants are welcome to stay longer if the conversation is still rolling! Stay tuned for more dates this spring. See All Dates
| | Storytime Wednesdays, January 17-March 13 | 10:30 am A free, 30-minute drop-in program of stories and songs for 2-4 year-olds and their caregivers! Afterwards, from 11:00-11:30 am, families are welcome to stay and socialize in the cozy Annex, read books, and hang out! See Storytime in our Calendar
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| | 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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