Events

Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! *October through April Suitable for ages 3–5 Children […]

This is a new philosophy discussion group that offers an opportunity to explore a variety of topics and perspectives, to learn, to share thoughts and to meet new people!

Buenos Dias! Join these conversational beginner and intermediate Spanish lessons and take a deeper dive into communicating in Spanish. With emphasis on learning and practicing the spoken language, this class will increasingly conduct in Spanish. At the end of this class you will be more confident to have conversations with Spanish speakers Interested? Call SHOAL […]

The Seaside Magazine Book Club  is reading “Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch” by Rivka Galchen. Need help requesting a copy? Email sidney@virl.bc.ca or phone 250-656-0944. The next meeting will be in-person in the Horth Room (attached to the library 10091 Resthaven Dr.). New members always welcome! Subscribe to the email list to stay up-to-date with […]

Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that […]

Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Every Thursday morning from November 9 – December 7. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in.

Join SHOAL for Table Tennis instruction sessions that will introduce the basic strokes of Table Tennis to beginners. These strokes include the Forehand Drive, Backhand Drive, Forehand Push, Backhand Push, and Serves. These will be taught using the modern techniques with the Shakehand Grips style. Focus on having fun while learning skills and movements to […]

Buenos Dias! Join these conversational beginner and intermediate Spanish lessons and take a deeper dive into communicating in Spanish. With emphasis on learning and practicing the spoken language, this class will increasingly conduct in Spanish. At the end of this class you will be more confident to have conversations with Spanish speakers Interested? Call SHOAL […]

Enjoy a cup of coffee and a friendly informal book chat. This month is all about natural history and environmental reads. Our Director of Learning & Communications, Tina Kelly, will be the special guest.

Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and join our friendly informal book chat. This month is all about natural history and environmental reads. Local treasure, Tina Kelly, from the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea will be with us. Tina Kelly is the Director of Learning & Communications at the Shaw Centre for the Salish […]

SHOAL artisans will be on full display for one day and one day only. This is your chance to get organized for holiday gifts. By gifts, we mean incredibly unique, one-of-a-kind, original, hand- crafted and brilliant creations. Departments featured will include our crafters, knitters, ceramics and lapidary. Additionally, books and puzzles that have been donated […]

Edie Daponte, Joey Smith and Attila Fias are returning to St. Paul's United Church! There is free on-site parking and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 1:30 pm. Tickets are sold at St. Paul's, Tanner's Books, and Eventbrite. Adults: $25 Seniors: $20

Have you ever noticed how bars of soap are easy to mold into shapes? Join artists Laura Feeleus and Lesley Turner as they demonstrate how to turn a regular old bar of soap into wonderful creations! Everyone Welcome! Children as young as tow are able to participate (no sharp objects). Admission by donation, RSVP to […]