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Sensory Kits

The library’s Sensory Kits are meant to support those with a variety of sensory needs. Our kits contain fidget materials, calming items, and communication tools.

If there is anything missing from our kits that you would find useful, please let the library know. 

Sensory Kit #1

Available for check-out.

Contents in zippered canvas bag:

  • 1 weighted frog (5.5 lb)
  • 1 bubble popper
  • 1 playable art ball
  • 1 visual timer (5 minutes)
  • 1 wobble disc
  • 1 information sheet

Sensory Kit #2

Available within the library only. Please ask a staff member to use.

Contents in clear plastic tote:

  • 1 weighted cat (2.5 lb)
  • 1 body sock (kids size)
  • 1 bubble popper
  • 1 tangle fidget toy
  • 1 visual timer (5 minutes)
  • 1 wobble disc
  • 1 pair noise cancelling headphones (kids size)
  • 1 information sheet
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Teen Advisory Committee

The Teen Advisory Committee helps advise the library on services to teens in Squamish, plan programs, help library staff with programs and projects, and get volunteer hours.

Teens between the ages of 14-18 are welcome to join!

The committee meets on the first Friday of every month from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., and snacks are provided.

Want to join?

Email library@squamish.ca with your resume and a letter telling us why you’d like to join.

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Workshop Series with Tsawaysia Spukwus

June is Indigenous History Month! To celebrate, the Library will be hosting Tsawaysia Spukwus of the Squamish Nation for a series of hands-on workshops including wool weaving and drum making. 

All workshops will be free and online, and all materials will be provided for participants! Everyone is welcome to attend, and registration is required.

Squamish Nation member and educator Tsawaysia Spukwus (Alice Guss) is masterful at bringing innovative learning opportunities to all people through workshops, drumming, singing, dancing and storytelling.  

There are three different dates for each workshop. Choose the one that’s best for you!

To register for a workshop, click the date and time you want. Please only register for each program once.

Wool Weaving Workshops (week of June 14) 

Tuesday, June 15, 6:30-8:00 pm – waitlist

Wednesday, June 16, 6:30-8:00 pm – waitlist

Thursday, June 17, 6:30-8:00 pm – waitlist

Drum Making Workshops (week of  June 21) 

Tuesday, June 22, 6:30-8:00 pm – waitlist

Wednesday, June 23, 6:30-8:00 pm – waitlist

Thursday, June 24, 6:30-8:00 pm – waitlist

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Visiting Library Service

About

Our Visiting Library Service provides free home delivery of library materials and resources for home-bound members of the community. Through this program, volunteer library ambassadors provide personal phone calls and connections to patrons, reserve and deliver library materials and resources.

If you are home-bound and would like to receive a monthly delivery of library materials, please contact the library:

Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering for our Visiting Library Service, please review the Volunteer Position Description.

Read the Volunteer Position Description here.

Volunteer applications are currently closed. Sign up for our newsletter to hear about future opportunities.