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CHILLIWACK LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Posted March 2nd, 2009 Updated March 2nd, 2009Recurring Programs
Book Browse for Seniors
Fridays Feb 26, March 26, April 30, May 28- This program ends May 28th
9:00am-10:00am
Come in early for personalized help selecting your library materials, and then join us in the meeting room for book displays and morning coffee, tea and pastries.
Fridays Feb 26, March 26, April 30, May 28- This program ends May 28th
9:00am-10:00am
Come in early for personalized help selecting your library materials, and then join us in the meeting room for book displays and morning coffee, tea and pastries.
Chilliwack Library Book Club
4th Wednesday each month- This program ends Jun 23rd
7:00pm-8:30pm
The Chilliwack Library Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join Librarian Jennifer Douglas for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books change monthly with copies provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time!
4th Wednesday each month- This program ends Jun 23rd
7:00pm-8:30pm
The Chilliwack Library Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join Librarian Jennifer Douglas for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books change monthly with copies provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time!
Conversation Circles
Mondays- This program ends May 17th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Are you an adult wanting to learn and practice speaking English? Would you like to meet new friends in the community? Chilliwack Library in partnership with Chilliwack Community Services (604-393-3251) is hosting a free Conversation Circle. Contact the library at 604-792-1941 for more information.
Mondays- This program ends May 17th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Are you an adult wanting to learn and practice speaking English? Would you like to meet new friends in the community? Chilliwack Library in partnership with Chilliwack Community Services (604-393-3251) is hosting a free Conversation Circle. Contact the library at 604-792-1941 for more information.
Friends of the Chilliwack Library
1st Wednesday each month- This program ends Jun 2nd
2:00pm-3:00pm
Join the Friends of the Chilliwack Library on the first Wednesday of every month. This volunteer organization supports the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects and programs. The Puzzle Sale, the Pet Parade and Quiz Night are all successful Friends initiatives. New friends are always welcome!
1st Wednesday each month- This program ends Jun 2nd
2:00pm-3:00pm
Join the Friends of the Chilliwack Library on the first Wednesday of every month. This volunteer organization supports the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects and programs. The Puzzle Sale, the Pet Parade and Quiz Night are all successful Friends initiatives. New friends are always welcome!
Games Night
Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, May 13, June 10- This program ends Jun 10th
5:00pm-8:30pm
Pizza, pop, board games and more!
Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, May 13, June 10- This program ends Jun 10th
5:00pm-8:30pm
Pizza, pop, board games and more!
Genshiken
Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, May 19, June 16- This program ends Jun 16th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join Raymond for super happy Japanese pop culture fun!
Jan 20, Feb 17, March 17, May 19, June 16- This program ends Jun 16th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join Raymond for super happy Japanese pop culture fun!
Pajama Storytimes
Tuesdays- This program ends Apr 27th
This program has not yet started - it will start Mar 30th
7:00pm-7:30pm
Wear your pajamas and snuggle your favourite stuffy while listening to stories on a Tuesday night! Kids can make and take home an easy craft at the end of the storytime.
Tuesdays- This program ends Apr 27th
This program has not yet started - it will start Mar 30th
7:00pm-7:30pm
Wear your pajamas and snuggle your favourite stuffy while listening to stories on a Tuesday night! Kids can make and take home an easy craft at the end of the storytime.
Rated T for Teen Video Game Club
Jan 30, Feb 27, March 27, April 24, May 29- This program ends May 29th
1:30pm-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of video games. If you have a DS, bring it for multiplayer fun!
Jan 30, Feb 27, March 27, April 24, May 29- This program ends May 29th
1:30pm-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of video games. If you have a DS, bring it for multiplayer fun!
Storytime for Babies
Thursdays- This program ends Apr 29th
This program has not yet started - it will start Apr 1st
10:30am-11:00am
Storytime for Babies is an infant-focused introduction to children's stories, songs, and rhymes and rhythm, designed especially for babies (newborn to one year old) and their caregivers. Register for this program by contacting the Chilliwack Library Information Desk, beginning March 15th.
Thursdays- This program ends Apr 29th
This program has not yet started - it will start Apr 1st
10:30am-11:00am
Storytime for Babies is an infant-focused introduction to children's stories, songs, and rhymes and rhythm, designed especially for babies (newborn to one year old) and their caregivers. Register for this program by contacting the Chilliwack Library Information Desk, beginning March 15th.
Events & Programs
Spring Special: World Culture Celebration
Saturday, Mar 13th
2:00pm-3:00pm
African drumming and music with Mpho Holele.
Saturday, Mar 13th
2:00pm-3:00pm
African drumming and music with Mpho Holele.
Mature Drivers Re-Examination
Thursday, Mar 18th
1:30pm-3:00pm
John DeMartin, driver examiner for ICBC, will inform mature drivers about safe driving practices and what they can expect when they are called for re-examination. His presentation will provide practical tips to help the mature driver be safe and successful with their road test and in their daily driving.
Thursday, Mar 18th
1:30pm-3:00pm
John DeMartin, driver examiner for ICBC, will inform mature drivers about safe driving practices and what they can expect when they are called for re-examination. His presentation will provide practical tips to help the mature driver be safe and successful with their road test and in their daily driving.
Jewelry Making: Earrings
Thursday, Mar 18th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn the basics of making hanging and chandelier earrings.
Thursday, Mar 18th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn the basics of making hanging and chandelier earrings.
Spring Special: Puppets & Storytelling
Saturday, Mar 20th
2:00pm-3:00pm
Enjoy a storytime complete with puppet show.
Saturday, Mar 20th
2:00pm-3:00pm
Enjoy a storytime complete with puppet show.
Jewelry Making: Charm Bracelets
Thursday, Mar 25th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Finally! Make the charm bracelet you've always wanted!
Thursday, Mar 25th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Finally! Make the charm bracelet you've always wanted!
India Unveiled - A Travelogue
Wednesday, Mar 31st
7:00pm-8:30pm
Local retirees Sheryl Henderson and Gary Baker will share photographs and experiences from their recent travels in India as part of a group sponsored by the Indo-Canadian Studies Program at UFV. Their trip included visits to New Delhi, the Taj Mahal, the Golden Temple, and numerous cities, both modern and sacred, including Dharamsala, the home of the Dalai Lama.
Wednesday, Mar 31st
7:00pm-8:30pm
Local retirees Sheryl Henderson and Gary Baker will share photographs and experiences from their recent travels in India as part of a group sponsored by the Indo-Canadian Studies Program at UFV. Their trip included visits to New Delhi, the Taj Mahal, the Golden Temple, and numerous cities, both modern and sacred, including Dharamsala, the home of the Dalai Lama.
Jewelry Making: Crimped Bracelets
Thursday, Apr 1st
6:30pm-8:30pm
Don't know what these are? Come and find out!
Thursday, Apr 1st
6:30pm-8:30pm
Don't know what these are? Come and find out!
Heads Up for a Healthier Brain - Alzheimer Society of BC
Wednesday, Apr 7th
7:00pm-8:30pm
The brain is one of your vital organs, playing a role in every action and every thought. It's never too soon, or too late to make changes that will maintain or improve your brain health. Come along to an information session about the importance of maintaining your brain health.
Wednesday, Apr 7th
7:00pm-8:30pm
The brain is one of your vital organs, playing a role in every action and every thought. It's never too soon, or too late to make changes that will maintain or improve your brain health. Come along to an information session about the importance of maintaining your brain health.
Sewing - Little Pouches
Thursday, Apr 15th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Create a lovely gift for yourself or a friend!
Thursday, Apr 15th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Create a lovely gift for yourself or a friend!
Chilliwack Library Booksale
Friday, Apr 16th
10:00am-5:00pm
Book Bargains by the Bag! The Chilliwack Library semi-annual book sale returns on April 16th and April 17th. Come early to load up on the specials!
Friday, Apr 16th
10:00am-5:00pm
Book Bargains by the Bag! The Chilliwack Library semi-annual book sale returns on April 16th and April 17th. Come early to load up on the specials!
Chilliwack Library Booksale
Saturday, Apr 17th
10:00am-4:00pm
Book Bargains by the Bag! The Chilliwack Library semi-annual book sale returns on April 16th and April 17th. Come early to load up on the specials!
Saturday, Apr 17th
10:00am-4:00pm
Book Bargains by the Bag! The Chilliwack Library semi-annual book sale returns on April 16th and April 17th. Come early to load up on the specials!
Purse Making: Part 1
Thursday, Apr 22nd
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join us to learn how to cut out and sew an awesome purse!
Thursday, Apr 22nd
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join us to learn how to cut out and sew an awesome purse!
Author Reading: Gail Anderson-Dargatz
Wednesday, Apr 28th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Join internationally acclaimed and best-selling author Gail Anderson-Dargatz at the Chilliwack Library for an evening of literary stimulation. Gail is the author of The Cure for Death by Lightning and A Recipe for Bees, both bestsellers and finalists for the prestigious Giller Prize, and more recently, Turtle Valley. Quill and Quire observes that "Gail Anderson-Dargatz writes lovely novels about unlovely people: unlovely people who grow beautiful under her compassionate, masterful, sly authorial gaze." Book clubs and the general public are in for a special evening!
Wednesday, Apr 28th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Join internationally acclaimed and best-selling author Gail Anderson-Dargatz at the Chilliwack Library for an evening of literary stimulation. Gail is the author of The Cure for Death by Lightning and A Recipe for Bees, both bestsellers and finalists for the prestigious Giller Prize, and more recently, Turtle Valley. Quill and Quire observes that "Gail Anderson-Dargatz writes lovely novels about unlovely people: unlovely people who grow beautiful under her compassionate, masterful, sly authorial gaze." Book clubs and the general public are in for a special evening!
Purse Making: Part 2
Thursday, Apr 29th
6:30pm-8:30pm
You must attend Part 1 to have a pattern cut out to finish tonight!
Thursday, Apr 29th
6:30pm-8:30pm
You must attend Part 1 to have a pattern cut out to finish tonight!
A Walk to Remember: The Pacific Crest Trail
Tuesday, May 4th
7:00pm-8:30pm
This adventure slideshow chronicles Rick Kaselj's epic 4300 km hike from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. The Vancouver kinesiologist and triathlete spent five months following the trail through the Southern California desert, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the hills around Mount Shasta, the volcanoes of Oregon and over the Cascade Mountains of Washington into Manning Park.
Tuesday, May 4th
7:00pm-8:30pm
This adventure slideshow chronicles Rick Kaselj's epic 4300 km hike from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. The Vancouver kinesiologist and triathlete spent five months following the trail through the Southern California desert, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the hills around Mount Shasta, the volcanoes of Oregon and over the Cascade Mountains of Washington into Manning Park.
Card Making
Thursday, May 6th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Just in time for Mother's Day and graduations!
Thursday, May 6th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Just in time for Mother's Day and graduations!
Body Care Products
Thursday, May 20th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn to make bubble bath and body wash!
Thursday, May 20th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn to make bubble bath and body wash!
Body Care Products
Thursday, May 27th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn to make lotions and creams!
Thursday, May 27th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn to make lotions and creams!
Body Care Products
Thursday, Jun 3rd
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn to make hair care products!
Thursday, Jun 3rd
6:30pm-8:30pm
Learn to make hair care products!
Crafters Choice!
Thursday, Jun 17th
6:30pm-8:30pm
What do you want to make?
Thursday, Jun 17th
6:30pm-8:30pm
What do you want to make?
Crafters Choice!
Thursday, Jun 24th
6:30pm-8:30pm
What do you want to make?
Thursday, Jun 24th
6:30pm-8:30pm
What do you want to make?
Chilliwack Library Book Sale
Friday, Sep 17th
10:00am-5:00pm
Chilliwack Library Book Sale!
Friday, Sep 17th
10:00am-5:00pm
Chilliwack Library Book Sale!
Chilliwack Library Book Sale
Saturday, Sep 18th
10:00am-4:00pm
Chilliwack Library Book Sale!
Saturday, Sep 18th
10:00am-4:00pm
Chilliwack Library Book Sale!
Quiz Night!
Friday, Oct 15th
7:00pm-8:30pm
The Friends of the Chilliwack Library are very excited to be hosting our seventh annual Quiz Night! We invite you to make up teams and vie for the coveted Smarty Pants award.
Friday, Oct 15th
7:00pm-8:30pm
The Friends of the Chilliwack Library are very excited to be hosting our seventh annual Quiz Night! We invite you to make up teams and vie for the coveted Smarty Pants award.
