With the new year just around the corner, it’s time to start looking ahead!
2024 is officially being proclaimed as the “Year of the Self,” so let’s focus on you! What does the year have in store? Are you hoping to learn a new skill? Perhaps you’re looking to sort out your finances? Or maybe, you’re just wanting to meet some new friends. Whatever your goals are, the Whistler Public Library has a great assortment of programming scheduled for January.
Some important things to remember:
- All library programs are free!
- Some of these programs might fill up quickly, so be sure to register early. If a program is full, email the library to join the waitlist, since you may still get a spot, and waitlists help determine which programs the library will offer again.
- The events featured below are for adults (unless indicated otherwise)– visit whistlerlibrary.ca/events for the full line-up of events for all ages.
Try a New Hobby
Barbed Choir: Whistler’s pop-up rock choir. Meetings are drop-in, no registration or experience necessary. Meeting on the first Wednesday of the month (starting January 3), 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library. No registration required, but you can email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to join the mailing list.
Intro to Art Journaling: Have fun with paints, markers, stamps, and collaging, playing around with a variety of beginner-friendly art journaling techniques. Registration is required – email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. Journals and other supplies will be provided. Friday, January 5, 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Virtual Whistler Meditates: Join our monthly community mindfulness class on Zoom to explore an array of traditional and science-backed meditation and wellness practices, skills and tools that can make a difference in your daily life. Registration is required. Click here to sign up. Second Wednesday of the month (starting January 10), 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom.
Intro to Ukulele: Join Julie for a very basic introductory ukulele session. We’ll get to know the parts of your ukulele, how to tune it and some easy chords and strumming patterns. Registration is required – email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. Friday, January 12, 5 to 6 p.m. in the Community Room.
Journaling 101: Learn how journaling can help us with processing, reflection, gratitude, creative play and keeping it real. The theme of this session is “New Year, New You.” Registration is required – email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. Journals and other supplies will be provided. Sunday, January 21, 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Set a Goal
Vision Board Workshop: Embrace possibility with a personal, visual reminder of your goals. Registration is required – email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. All supplies will be provided. Tuesday, January 9, 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Career Transitioning: Are you ready to tackle the ultimate career transition? Bo Banner is here to unveil the playbook for people like you, showing you how to leverage your passion, discipline and competitive spirit to excel in the world. Registration is required – email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. Tuesday, January 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Learn to Meditate: Learn practical foundations of meditation and mindfulness and become equipped with non-denominational tools and practices that you can apply in your everyday life. Registration is required – email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up. Wednesday, January 17, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge.
Money Matters Finance Series: This four-part series will help you understand the basic principles of personal finance, and how it affects your life. Email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up for these sessions. Fourth Tuesday of the month (starting January 23), 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room.
Build Community
Games Night: one of our most popular events is back! Join the Friends of the Library for fun and games. They have a great collection of classic and new board games, and there are snacks and prizes. Mondays, January 8 & 22, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Community Room, no registration required.
Whistler Men’s Circle: Drop-in weekly meeting for men who would like to explore their experience of being a man in today’s world in a safe and supportive space. Thursdays, January 4 to February 8, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room. No registration required.
Stitches in the Stacks: Our fiber art night! Knitters, crocheters, embroiderers and sewists welcome. Let’s curl up by the fire and make something beautiful together. No registration required. First Thursday of the month (starting January 4), 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge.
Whistler Rainbow Connection: Join this monthly social gathering where community members of different sexual and gender identities come together to meet new people, hang out, provide support but most importantly, have fun! Fourth Wednesday of the month (starting January 24), 5 to 6 p.m. at the Youth Centre. All ages welcome, no registration required.
Community Book Club: Want to read a diverse array of books and build community? Join our Book Club in-person or online. The in-person meeting is on the last Monday of each month (starting January 29) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge, and our virtual meeting is on the last Wednesday of each month (January 31) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is required – email publicservices@whistlerlibrary.ca to sign up!
