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Second Wednesday of the month*
@ 7:00 p.m.
Smithers Public Library
Book Lovers’ Night Out is back for another season! The 2020-21 meeting dates are listed below (stay tuned for details about what we’re reading each month). This year, we will host physically distanced gatherings at the library. Depending on current health and safety guidelines, these meetings will also take place via Zoom. Book Lovers’ Night Out is a casual, community book club that is always open to drop-ins.
Questions? Please contact Melissa at msawatsky@smitherslibrary.ca for more information.
| Dates | This Month’s Book Discussion Is About… |
| Wed, Sept 16, 2020 @ 7:00 pm |
All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm |
Rainbirds, Clarissa Goenawan |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm *Week early due to stat holiday |
Nobody Talks About Anything but the End, Liz Levine |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | American Dirt, Jeanine Cummins |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | Educated, Tara Westover |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | The Library Book, Susan Orlean |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm | One Brother Shy, Terry Fallis |
| Wed, May 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm | 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Yuval Harari |
| Wed, June 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm | The Starless Sea, Erin Morgenstern |
When it is safe to do so, we will resume meeting at a local restaurant/pub.
This program is generously supported by Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation.
A Virtual NID Program
Friday, May 21st | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. via Zoom
On Friday, May 21st (Non-Instructional Day), get crafty with the Library Volunteens! Create paper airplanes, animals, flowers, and try your hand at origami. This event is open to all school-age children. Supplies needed: Paper, scissors, tape/glue, and something to colour with.
TO REGISTER: Email sschuffert@smitherslibrary.ca for a link to the Zoom session.
Thank you to the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation for sponsoring this program and the Library Volunteens for making it happen.
Saturday, May 29th
Virtual Event: Details TBA!
As part of the live, virtual Pride Celebration on Saturday, May 29th, the library is presenting a Pride-themed storytime to celebrate diversity and inclusivity. Stories and songs will feature 2SLGBTQ+ characters and themes. The video will also be available to view on our YouTube channel.
This is a partnership event with the Smithers Pride Society.
Second Wednesday of the month*
@ 7:00 p.m.
Smithers Public Library
Book Lovers’ Night Out is back for another season! The 2020-21 meeting dates are listed below (stay tuned for details about what we’re reading each month). This year, we will host physically distanced gatherings at the library. Depending on current health and safety guidelines, these meetings will also take place via Zoom. Book Lovers’ Night Out is a casual, community book club that is always open to drop-ins.
Questions? Please contact Melissa at msawatsky@smitherslibrary.ca for more information.
| Dates | This Month’s Book Discussion Is About… |
| Wed, Sept 16, 2020 @ 7:00 pm |
All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm |
Rainbirds, Clarissa Goenawan |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm *Week early due to stat holiday |
Nobody Talks About Anything but the End, Liz Levine |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2020 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | Where the Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2021 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | American Dirt, Jeanine Cummins |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | Educated, Tara Westover |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2021 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom | The Library Book, Susan Orlean |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm | One Brother Shy, Terry Fallis |
| Wed, May 12, 2021 @ 7:00 pm | 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, Yuval Harari |
| Wed, June 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm | The Starless Sea, Erin Morgenstern |
When it is safe to do so, we will resume meeting at a local restaurant/pub.
This program is generously supported by Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation.