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A Year in the Life of a Library
Books are only part of the story. A quick dance through the numbers would suggest that on average, every Pemberton District/Area C/Lil'wat resident, comes to the library once a month, that there's some kind of free program on offer every day the library was open, and that every item in the collection circulates three times … Continue reading A Year in the Life of a Library
At the library: Garth Riess slideshow and drop-in literacy workshop for parents of 5+ year olds
On Thursday January 22nd, Garth Riess will be joining us to talk about his travels on his bicycle and read from some of his writing. On Saturday January 24th, we have a Family Literacy program for families with children aged 5+. This program is free to attend and is facilitated by local author Sara Leach.
Events: Coming up at the Library
The Library's next Family Movie Matinee is on Saturday January 10th at 3pm, screening Disney's 'Planes: Fire & Rescue'. On January 14th, the Library is offering a free 'Introduction to MacBook' course. This course is intended for anyone who is new to Macs and the Mac OS. Registration is required for this course and also … Continue reading Events: Coming up at the Library
Library Holiday Hours
Support the Library – Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser November 21
It's undeniably the social event of the year! Not to be missed! Join us to celebrate the Library's 35th Birthday, enjoy some wine, beer, food and music and help raise funds to get those added extras for the Library! 7 - 11pm at the Library. Tickets are available at the Library and Scotiabank Pemberton. Featuring … Continue reading Support the Library – Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser November 21
Free Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop, Monday November 17
Jump start your job hunting with a winning resume. In this free workshop, you will learn how to best represent on your resume the skills, areas of expertise and experience most relevant to the positions you are applying for. Learn to write a cover letter that will catch the employer's attention and maximise your chances … Continue reading Free Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop, Monday November 17
Event: Library Book Sale, Friday September 12
The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 12, from 10am until 5pm, outside the Scotiabank in Pemberton. Come by and grab a bargain. All funds raised from the book sale will be matched by Scotiabank. Got empties to recycle? Why not donate your returns to the … Continue reading Event: Library Book Sale, Friday September 12
Evening Tea & Tales at the Library
The Museum's Tea and Tales program is expanding with an after-hours version this summer at the library to commemorate the 100 Year Anniversary of the Coming of the Rail to Pemberton. The first talk in on July 29th - 'Memories of a Conductor' with Roy Crowston and the second on August 12th - 'Emily Carr's … Continue reading Evening Tea & Tales at the Library
Event: Free Journalling Workshop at the Library, June 4
The workshop is presented by Pat Robinson through a partnership with the Howe Sound Women's Centre Society. Registration is required and is done directly with Pat on 604-962-8711.
The Wellness Almanac 