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Conversation with Margaret Benson

Celebrating National Organ and Tissue Donation Month

2026-04-14 13:00:00 2026-04-14 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Conversation with Margaret Benson Please join us at the Squamish Public Library as we welcome Margaret Benson, a double lung and kidney transplant recipient, Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, April 14
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-14 13:00:00 2026-04-14 14:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Conversation with Margaret Benson Please join us at the Squamish Public Library as we welcome Margaret Benson, a double lung and kidney transplant recipient, Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Squamish Public Library

Community Meeting Room

Please join us at the Squamish Public Library as we welcome Margaret Benson, a double lung and kidney transplant recipient,

April is Organ Donation Awareness Month in British Columbia. Did you know that in Canada, while over 90% of people support organ donation, only about 32% are registered donors? (OrganTissueDonation.ca) 

Please join us at the Squamish Public Library for tea and conversation with Margaret Benson. Margaret will be speaking about her journey through both a double lung transplant and a kidney transplant. 


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: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk / Lecture |

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Squamish Public Library

Phone: 604-892-3110

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Mon, Mar 23 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 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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Wed, Mar 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Mar 25, 12:30pm - 2:45pm
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Connect, Read, and Learn English Together with Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach.

Thu, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Thu, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Thu, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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In March, we are reading "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore.

Fri, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Fri, Mar 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.

Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Mon, Mar 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Practice English in this friendly conversation circle with Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach.

Mon, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Mon, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Squamish Public Library - Pod 3
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Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Squamish Public Library - Pod 3
Tech help for all ages. Learn how to use your devices or resolve your tech issues with hands-on coaching.
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Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Tue, Mar 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.

Wed, Apr 01, 12:30pm - 2:45pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
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Thu, Apr 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Occupational Therapist Jacqui Moffatt from Sea to Sky Community Services, we would like to invite your family to our first low barrier, inclusive story time.

Thu, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Hosted by Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach, Family Circle is a free family learning program designed for children aged 2-5 and their family members.

Thu, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
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Fri, Apr 03, All day
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Fri, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Sat, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Sun, Apr 05, All day
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Mon, Apr 06, All day
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Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Tue, Apr 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.

Wed, Apr 08, 12:30pm - 2:45pm
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Connect, Read, and Learn English Together with Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach.

Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Drop-in to the library for a monthly writing group for writers of all abilities.

Thu, Apr 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Occupational Therapist Jacqui Moffatt from Sea to Sky Community Services, we would like to invite your family to our first low barrier, inclusive story time.

Thu, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Hosted by Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach, Family Circle is a free family learning program designed for children aged 2-5 and their family members.

Fri, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Fri, Apr 10, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Mon, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Practice English in this friendly conversation circle with Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach.

Mon, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Squamish Public Library - Pod 3
Tech help for all ages. Learn how to use your devices or resolve your tech issues with hands-on coaching.

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Squamish Public Library - Pod 3
Tech help for all ages. Learn how to use your devices or resolve your tech issues with hands-on coaching.

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Squamish Public Library - Pod 3
Tech help for all ages. Learn how to use your devices or resolve your tech issues with hands-on coaching.

Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Tue, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.

Tue, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Please join us at the Squamish Public Library as we welcome Margaret Benson, a double lung and kidney transplant recipient,

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us at the Squamish Public Library as we celebrate National Canadian Film Day.

Wed, Apr 15, 12:30pm - 2:45pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Connect, Read, and Learn English Together with Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach.

Thu, Apr 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Occupational Therapist Jacqui Moffatt from Sea to Sky Community Services, we would like to invite your family to our first low barrier, inclusive story time.

Thu, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Hosted by Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach, Family Circle is a free family learning program designed for children aged 2-5 and their family members.

Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
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Fri, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Fri, Apr 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.

Fri, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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TAC is a place for teens ages 14-18!

Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Mon, Apr 20, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Practice English in this friendly conversation circle with Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach.

Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Tue, Apr 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.

Tue, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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PearlSpace staff will be onsite at the library to talk about their programs and services.

Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Squamish Public Library
In April, we are reading "Black Cherokee" by Antonio Michael Downing.

Thu, Apr 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
In partnership with Occupational Therapist Jacqui Moffatt from Sea to Sky Community Services, we would like to invite your family to our first low barrier, inclusive story time.

Thu, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Hosted by Capilano University's Department of Community Development & Outreach, Family Circle is a free family learning program designed for children aged 2-5 and their family members.

Thu, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Please join us for this gentle workshop, to connect with yourself and others as we cross the thresholds of the seasons, together.

Fri, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Family Storytime is a fun, active half hour for all ages.

Fri, Apr 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room
Join us for a half hour of songs, rhymes, movement, and books.