FVRL - Chilliwack Library

🌈📚 Happy Pride Month from the Chilliwack Library! 📚🌈

Join us this month as we celebrate Pride with special displays, engaging programs, and a collection of books and resources that highlight diverse voices, stories, and experiences.

We invite everyone to stop by, explore our displays, and take part in the events and activities happening throughout the month.

👉 Click here to learn more about our Pride Month programs: https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events?f%5B0%5D=location%3A94&f%5B1%5D=search%3ACloset

Downtown Chilliwack
Fraser Valley Regional Library

✏️🎬 Dreaming of a career in art, animation, or storytelling? 🎬✏️

Join us at the Chilliwack Library for Creative Careers: Illustration and Animation for Teens!

🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 pm
👥 Ages 13–19
📍 Drop-in program

Meet artist, author, and illustrator Stacey Chomiak for a behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of animation and children’s publishing! Stacey will share her creative journey, talk about working on popular cartoons, and lead a fun draw-along while offering professional tips for aspiring artists.

✨ Stacey has worked on beloved series like My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, authored the book Still Stace, and illustrated children’s books including Rainbow Boy and The Pride Parade.

No experience needed — just bring your creativity and curiosity!

Learn more about Stacey’s work at staceychomiak.com

🎨📚 Calling all creative teens! 📚🎨

Looking for something fun to do on the Pro-D Day? Join us at the Chilliwack Library for Stained Glass Painting for Teens!

🗓 Friday, May 29
⏰ 1:00 – 3:00 pm
👥 Ages 13–18
📍 Registration required. Sign up here: https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events/18875

Bring your favorite bookish worlds to life in a whole new way! In this hands-on workshop, teens will create stunning stained-glass-inspired art painted directly onto a bookend using vibrant gallery glass paints. Design something inspired by your favorite books, fandoms, or fantasy worlds and leave with a glowing piece of shelf décor that’s uniquely yours.

✨ No experience needed — just bring your imagination and love of books!

Spaces are limited, so register today!

🌍 Let’s Talk About Building a More Inclusive Community

How can we better support one another in creating a community where everyone feels they belong?

As part of Anti-Racism Week, join us for an important community panel featuring four local voices sharing their experiences, perspectives, and reflections on racism, inclusion, and belonging. This conversation invites us all to listen, learn, reflect, and engage together in a guided Q&A discussion.

Presented in collaboration with the Chilliwack LIP

☕ Refreshments provided
👥 Ages 19+
📍 Drop-in program

We welcome community members from all backgrounds to attend, listen, and be part of the conversation. Together, we can help create a more understanding and inclusive community.

📚 Neurodiversity in Our Schools, Families & Community

Join us at the Chilliwack Library for an engaging evening with local author and educator Leah Kelley as she discusses her book:

The Person Who Arrives: Connecting Disability Studies to Educational Practice for Teachers, Parents and Others

Leah will explore neurodiversity, inclusion, and the ways schools, families, and communities can better support diverse learners. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, and copies of the book will be available for purchase.

📅 Thursday, May 21
🕕 6 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Chilliwack Library
🎟️ Free drop-in program

Presented with support from the Pacific Autism Family Network and Family Support Institute BC .

Learn more about Leah Kelley at: https://leahmkelley.com/

The ChompSaw is a fun and safe powered cutting tool designed specifically for cardboard construction. Great for kids (5+), teens, and people of all ages. Borrow one today!

fvrl.me/chompsaw

🎉 Friday Seniors Café: Wheel of Fortune! 🎉

🗓 When: Friday, May 15
⏰ Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Where: Chilliwack Library

Seniors, come join us for our monthly Friday Seniors Café! Enjoy friendly company, light refreshments, and fun activities – plus the occasional special guest.

This month, put your word skills to the test in our very own Wheel of Fortune game! Spin, solve, and see if luck is on your side. 🍀🧩

No registration needed – just drop in and join the fun!

Keep an eye out on Tuesday for the new Playground™ item.

📚✨ Art Night: Bookish Bookmarks ✨📚

Get creative with us at the Chilliwack Library! Inspired by “Bookish Crafts” by Kanlin Butler, this relaxed art night is all about crafting your own beautiful, book-themed bookmarks.

🗓 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Chilliwack Library

All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity!

👥 Ages 19+
🔖 Registration required

Spend an evening unwinding, making art, and celebrating your love of books. Spots are limited, register here: https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/events/18870