Smithers Public Library
Storytime with Santa
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCHo ho ho! Join us on Friday, December 15th for a holiday-themed storytime with Santa. Jump into your pyjamas, bring your favourite blanket and snuggle up in the library for festive stories, songs and refreshments. Thank you to the Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corporation for supporting this event.
Author Visit: Christopher Pollon
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCJoin us for an evening reading and Q&A with award-winning author and journalist, Christopher Pollon. His latest book Pitfall is a global investigation of mining—led by a secretive industry that enables most modern comforts, but simultaneously exacts staggering environmental and social costs. Pollon asks: How do we get the metals we need, including to save […]
Joan Conway: Reading with Harp Music
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCJoin Joan Conway as she reads from her memoir of healing, Weave As a River. This book tenderly reveals how an unexpected crisis can invigorate and shed new light on the stories that have shaped us. Jean Christian will accompany her for the poetic component of the evening.
Drop-in Story Nest
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCCome cuddle up with your family in the Children's Room and check out our great selection of new books! Snacks provided, pyjamas welcome. Generously sponsored by RBC and the Friends of the Smithers Library.
Hilary Crowley: Mini Saga in South Africa
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BCHilary Crowley offers a reading and presentation detailing her experiences and adventures while living and working in South Africa. Join us for a view into her Mini Saga in South Africa, which encompasses an over-arching message to seize every opportunity that comes our way. This event is free and open to all.
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, […]