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Celebrating 50 Years of Stories

For half a century, RPL has been the heart of the community. A place where stories come alive, generations gather and memories are made. Join in the fun from May 13 – June 28 at special events and submit your RPL story to win!

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off

We’re kicking off Summer Reading Club with a huge splash – join us on June 28 for a musical performance by Will Stroet of Will’s Jams, followed by family-friendly games and activities. Starting June 24, stop by any library location to pick up your reading booklet and get started on your summer reading goals!

Indigenous Author Series

The Indigenous Author Series is back, featuring award-winning authors and storytellers including Monique Gray Smith, Selina Boan, and Julian Brave Noisecat. Programs include author readings, writing workshops, song, dance, and storytelling.

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Programs & Events

Happening Today at RPL

Check out some of today’s exciting events happening at all library locations. From storytimes to workshops, there’s something for you.

Tuesday June 9, 2026

schedule 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Brighouse

Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families (Mandarin, Cantonese & English)
Drop-In
schedule 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Brighouse

Connect and Learn With FamilySmart - A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health
Registration Required
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Brighouse

Play & Learn
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Brighouse

Afterschool Teen Hangout
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Minecraft Club (Ages 6-12)
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Graphic Novel Club for Kids FULL
Registration Required
schedule 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Brighouse

Film Club Special Edition NIHM: Siksikakowan, The Blackfoot Man
Registration Required
schedule 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Digital Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+) FULL
Registration Required
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Ironwood

Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ironwood

Sleepy Bear Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cambie

Conversations in the Library
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schedule 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Brighouse

Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families (Mandarin, Cantonese & English)
Drop-In
schedule 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Brighouse

Connect and Learn With FamilySmart - A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health
Registration Required
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Brighouse

Play & Learn
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Brighouse

Afterschool Teen Hangout
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Minecraft Club (Ages 6-12)
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Brighouse

Graphic Novel Club for Kids FULL
Registration Required
schedule 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Brighouse

Film Club Special Edition NIHM: Siksikakowan, The Blackfoot Man
Registration Required
schedule 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Digital Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 18+) FULL
Registration Required
   
Search All Events
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Ironwood

Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Ironwood

Sleepy Bear Babytime
Drop-In

No events happening at Steveston today.

schedule 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cambie

Conversations in the Library
Drop-In

No events happening online today.