Smithers Public Library
Wildfire Resiliency: NID Program
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCMeet Ember, the friendly FireSmart mascot, and learn all about wildfire resiliency. Dig into our Wildfire Literacy Kit, get creative at the FireSmart Craft Station, and check out the wildfire truck/equipment show & tell! This event is presented in partnership with Flicker Land Management and supported by Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation.
Riot: Author Talk & Book Launch
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCJoin Riot for a raw and honest discussion about mental health and what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder. Settle in for a reading, followed by a Q& A period and book signing. The evening will include good food and fun games to keep the conversation going. This event is sponsored by Northern Health […]
Friends of the Smithers Library AGM
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCJoin the Friends of the Smithers Library! New members are always welcome. For more information about how to join the Friends, attend the Annual General Meeting on May 8th, or contact us at contact@smitherspl.ca.
Freedom to Read: A Conversation with Robin Stevenson
Join award-winning author Robin Stevenson for an in-depth conversation about her experiences as a champion of free expression in a time of unprecedented book bans and challenges—including several of her own published works. This event is sponsored by the Northwest Library Federation.
BC and Yukon Book Prizes On Tour
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCThe BC and Yukon Book Prizes are bringing their author tour to Smithers! Join us for a reading and Q&A with two of this year's finalists: Emelia Symington-Fedy (author of Skid Dogs) and Wanda John-Kehewin (author of Hopeless in Hope). The BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers, […]
Book Launch: The Last Logging Show
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCJoin us at the library on Thursday, July 11th for a reading, Q&A and book signing with author Aaron Williams to celebrate the launch of The Last Logging Show: A Forestry Family at the End of an Era. Books will be sold by Mills Interior Stationery. Supported by Harbour Publishing and Mills Interior Stationery.
Author Visit: Paul Wojdak
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCJoin local author Paul Wojdak for an author visit, featuring a presentation and reading from his book, Escape from Siberia, Escape from Memory. Stay afterward for a Q&A and book signing with the author. Light refreshments will be available.
Candi-Dating
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCCome find your match in the upcoming provincial election, speed-dating style! This fun and lively event connects you, the voter, with each candidate in the Bulkley Valley-Stikine electoral district. Join a small group and pull up a chair for a 5-minute conversation with each MLA hopeful. Bring your questions or sit back and learn where […]
When Mercy Becomes a River
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCJoin Valerie Laub (Theo) for a reading from her third book of poetry, When Mercy Becomes a River. Jean Christian will provide harp accompaniment. Stay after the presentation for a book signing and refreshments. AUTHOR BIO Valerie is an art therapist, poet, playwright, actor and clown. Her latest poetry collection once again reflects the spirit […]
Santa Storytime
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCHo ho ho! Join us on Friday, December 13th for a holiday-themed storytime with Santa. Jump into your pyjamas, bring your favourite blanket and snuggle up for festive stories, carols and a visit with Santa. No registration required.