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Meet the Author: Julie Wilkins

2025-08-06 13:00:00 2025-08-06 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Meet the Author: Julie Wilkins For kids ages 5-9: Hear from a local author and enjoy a craft! Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, August 06
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-06 13:00:00 2025-08-06 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Meet the Author: Julie Wilkins For kids ages 5-9: Hear from a local author and enjoy a craft! Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Squamish Public Library

Community Meeting Room

For kids ages 5-9: Hear from a local author and enjoy a craft!

Local author Julie Wilkins will read from her picture book, "We're Happy You're Here," talk about writing a book, and host a fun craft!

Recommended ages: 5-9. This program is meant for families to attend together. Registration required!

About the author:

Julie Wilkins is a storyteller and entrepreneur. The owner of Gather Bookshop, an independent bookstore where her passion for inclusive and diverse literature comes alive on the shelves, Julie is excited to be finding her own voice as an author. We're Happy You're Here is her first book. Julie lives in Squamish, British Columbia.


This program is part of our Summer Reading Club! Join in the fun, fill out a reading record, and earn Book Bucks for prizes! You will get one Book Buck at this program. The more B-Bucks a child has, the more times they can enter a prize draw or use for a mystery gift!

 



Registration details:

  • Registration will open June 26.
  • Space is limited, so please register to ensure there is a spot for you.
  • Register each person in your family who will attend this event.
  • Kids 8 years old and younger must have an adult with them for the duration of the event.
     


Accessibility at this event:

  • Accessible, all-genders washroom.
  • Ramp entrance to building with handrails.
  • Masks welcome.
  • If you require further accommodations, please let us know on the registration page.
  • Find more information about accessibility library here

AGE GROUP: | 6-12 Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Club |

TAGS: | Summer Reading Club |

Squamish Public Library

Phone: 604-892-3110

Hours
Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 12:00PM to 4:00PM

About the branch

Conveniently located downtown, the Squamish Public Library has a large meeting room, quiet study spaces, an outdoor pickup window, and an art gallery.

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