Tag: pemberton library
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
Library Film Night screens Tanta Agua, January 16
Family Movie Matinee at the Library showing The Smurfs, Jan 11
Author of ‘The Radiant Woman’s Handbook’ at the Library – Dec 2, 6:30
Find out how to be radiant and chemical-free. Joanna Runciman is a Whistler author and has recently released 'The Radiant Woman's Handbook'. She will be giving a talk and demo at the Library at 6.30pm on Monday 2nd December.
Event: Snake Talk, Nov 7
For the last three years, Stewardship Pemberton, along with herpetologist and doctor of zoology, Leslie Anthony, have been tracking snakes in Pemberton and he's been doing his darnedest to avoid breaking into a bad Australian accent: Crikey. This week, get the chance to hear the results of all that snake-stalking and bush-walking, and discover what … Continue reading Event: Snake Talk, Nov 7
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