John Vaillant: Our New Fire Weather
Fire has changed communities across BC this year. After the most devastating wildfire season in recorded history, many are wondering how these fires got so big, what we can learn from our current responses, and whether we are prepared for an ever warming future. John Vaillant’s book Fire Weather has become a de-facto guide on […]
CATS Online Roundtable
Online via ZoomCATS Online Roundtables are hour-long forums where library staff who work in childrens and teen services gather to share their successes, brainstorm dilemmas, identify trends and offer support. The emphasis is on peer-to-peer learning and the sharing of best practices in libraries.
Author Talk Susan Juby: How to Get Away with Writing About Murder
Online via ZoomJoin other library patrons from the Kootenays, Boundary, and Vancouver Island for an evening of murder and shared secrets as we talk with author Susan Juby about crime writing and her book, Mindful of Murder. Promotional materials, such as posters and newsletters blurbs, are available for download.
The Surprising Origins of Santa Claus
Online via ZoomHO HO who?? Join us for The Surprising Origins of Santa Claus! Robert Macrae presents this illustrated talk Tuesday, Dec. 5th at 6:30pm P / 7:30pm M on Zoom. �� Robert is back! Anyone who attended last month’s Meet the Mushrooms talk and heard Robert’s diverse introduction will not be surprised to learn this next […]
Poetry Reflections on Water
Online via ZoomInvite your patrons for Poetry Reflections on Water, a From the Heart Zoom event. Our theme for the evening is With the Waters. Three Indigenous poets will share their connection with water through their work and stories. James Pakootas, Stevey Seymour, and Smokii Sumac will be with us live; join in to share intimacy with […]
Brandi Morin: On the Frontlines of Indigenous Land Defence
Online via ZoomIndigenous communities are on the frontlines of the most devastating climate catastrophes across the world. And they are also leading the most powerful movements to stop the expansion of the fossil fuel industry, major culprits of these disasters. Brandi Morin risks her freedom to report on these protest movements, and brings us the most critical […]
Postponed CATS Online Roundtable
Online via ZoomCATS Online Roundtables are hour-long forums where library staff who work in childrens and teen services gather to share their successes, brainstorm dilemmas, identify trends and offer support. The emphasis is on peer-to-peer learning and the sharing of best practices in libraries.
Postponed CATS Online Roundtable
Online via ZoomCATS Online Roundtables are hour-long forums where library staff who work in childrens and teen services gather to share their successes, brainstorm dilemmas, identify trends and offer support. The emphasis is on peer-to-peer learning and the sharing of best practices in libraries.
Staying Safe Online
Online! See event detailsJoin us for a free online safety information session: Staying SAFE in the Digital World on Feb. 27th, 6:30 pm / 7:30 pm . Learn about scams, bots, bugs, and more, and how to protect yourself and your devices. This program is endorsed by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Register with the links […]
Author Talk: Elisha Rose
Online via ZoomElisha is the author of I Am Worthy: There is No Love Without Truth, a memoir of her experiences loving an addict and keeping his secrets. This is a free zoom event. Elisha’s story is based on her belief that addiction is a disease. Elisha’s story is about resilience, compassion, tremendous vulnerability, and most of […]