Bowen Island Public Library

10/15/2026

Don't forget! The Friends of the Library are taking donations of clean, good condition books this Sunday, October 18th at 10am in the Library Annex. Learn more and see other book donation days at: bipl.ca/donatebooks

10/13/2026

Drop-in to the Library Tuesday, Oct. 27th from 10am-1pm to chat with Amanda from the Lookout Society. Also available on the 27th: WorkBC Career Advisor from 10am-3pm and Community Integration Services from 11am-2pm. Find out more here: https://bowenlibrary.ca/series/get-help/

10/05/2026

Hello Bowen,
Here is the link to the Bowen Island Candidates Forum that took place yesterday. Thank you to all the candidates and attendees for a great afternoon.

Bowen Candidates Forum1:55 Statement from the Mayor10:46 Please...

10/04/2026

We will be closed Sunday October 11th for Thanksgiving. Please visit us another time. See our regular open hours: bipl.ca/hours

10/04/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 17 at 1 pm for an afternoon with author Daniel Gawthrop as he discusses his latest book, Cutting Edge. This timely and deeply personal exploration of hockey through a q***r lens weaves together memoir, cultural commentary, and sports history to examine how gender, masculinity, and sexuality have shaped Canada’s national game. From his own experiences in hockey to the growing visibility of LGBTQ+ players and fans, Gawthrop traces the sport’s progress toward inclusion while highlighting the challenges that remain. Inspired in part by the cultural phenomenon of Heated Rivalry, Cutting Edge offers an insightful and hopeful vision for the future of hockey.

Drop-in, free event. Learn more at: bipl.ca/author

10/02/2026

Join our team! The library is seeking a casual, on-call Library Assistant to fill occasional staffing vacancies and provide coverage for absences. Full job posting here: bipl.ca/jobs

10/01/2026

October is Library Month! Celebrate by coming down to the library and adding a sticky heart to the cover of a book you love.

09/30/2026

Come to the Sp’áḵw’us Gathering Stage tomorrow from 10am - 2pm to reflect on the 94 Calls to Action and silkscreen a hummingbird flag. Presented by Brenda Morrison and the SFU Centre for Restorative Justice. 🧡

09/27/2026

Registration required! One week until the Bowen Candidates Forum.
Register now at the link below, or by calling or emailing the Library at 604-947-9788 or [email protected].
https://bowenlibrary.ca/event/all-candidates-forum/

09/23/2026

We will be closed Wednesday September 30 for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Please visit us another time. See our regular open hours at: bipl.ca/hours