Free The Writer Within, with a free writing workshop, Jan 29

    Rebecca Wood Barrett is one of the founding members of Whistler's Vicious Circle, and has given dozens of workshops on the craft of writing. On Wednesday, she'll lead a discussion at the Pemberton Library on writing groups and how to make the most of them and incubate a writing community or support network. … Continue reading Free The Writer Within, with a free writing workshop, Jan 29

Wellness Gathering concludes with Girl Rising film, Nov 2, 4:30

By popular demand, after two sell-out screening of the film Girl Rising at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, the Pemberton and District Library, in partnership with the Whistler and Squamish libraries, have secured another screening date. The Pemberton showing will conclude The 4th annual Wellness Gathering, a day of celebrations, trade shows, interactive exhibits and … Continue reading Wellness Gathering concludes with Girl Rising film, Nov 2, 4:30

Event: Pamela Proctor, Author Visit at the Library

Retired teacher and educational consultant, Pamela Proctor, is the author of 'Honouring the Child: Changing ways of teaching.' She has met with teachers and parents in over 30 communities across BC, sharing her insights about child-centred learning for young children and the need for a change in our education system. She will be giving a … Continue reading Event: Pamela Proctor, Author Visit at the Library

Shout Out: Outgoing Library Director, Shannon Didier Ellis

A large part of the reason the Pemberton & District Public Library has been a recipient of a Winds of Change Wellness Recognition Award for three years running is the leadership and commitment to community of outgoing Library Director Shannon Didier Ellis. Maybe it's because she has worn so many hats herself (bag designer, Crafty … Continue reading Shout Out: Outgoing Library Director, Shannon Didier Ellis

Shout Out: News-makers, Wellness Recognition award winners

Great to pick up a copy of this week's Whistler Question and read about Henry McDermott, Lindsay May and Shannon Ellis and the Pemberton and District Library being recognised at last week's Wellness Awards. “You always wonder, ‘Am I doing the right thing here? Am I doing a good job?’ And to hear a whole … Continue reading Shout Out: News-makers, Wellness Recognition award winners