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Drop into a book club near you! Here's what we're reading this month: |
- Parkgate Afternoon Club
Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome
Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Parkgate Evening Club
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Wednesday, April 3 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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- Lynn Valley Afternoon Club
Brother by David Chariandy
Wednesday, April 10 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Lynn Valley Evening Club
Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson
Thursday, April 11 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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- Afternoon Tea Club | Parkgate Library
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
Thursday, April 11 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
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- Monday Morning Book Club | Lynn Valley
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Monday, April 15 | 10:00am—11:00am
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- Capilano Afternoon Book Club
Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin
Thursday, April 18 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
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- Capilano Evening Club
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Tuesday, April 23 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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- Cooking the Books | Capilano Library
Everyday Dorie by Dorie Greenspan
Wednesday, April 24 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
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- Cooking the Books | Parkgate Library
Cookbooks by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
Thursday, April 25 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Armchair Detective Society | Capilano Library
Stuart MacBride's Logan McRae Series
Thursday, April 25 | 3:00pm—4:00pm
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This Week for Adults |
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English Conversation Corner |
Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers. Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver. Drop in! No registration required. Learn More
- Parkgate Library
Wednesdays | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fridays | 11:30am-1:30pm
- Capilano Library
Mondays | 1:00pm-2:30pm
- Lynn Valley Library
Tuesdays | 1:00pm-2:30pm
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Friday Night Film Club: The Favourite |
Friday, March 29 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Drop in to a free screening of The Favourite then stick around to have a chat about the film with your fellow movie-goers! Learn More |
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Seniors Helping Seniors Series |
Join us at the library to learn about health, wellness, and financial and personal planning as you age! Here’s what is coming up next:
- Wills and Estates
Monday, April 1 | 10:30am—12:00pm
Lynn Valley Library
- Better Health: Diabetes
Thursday, April 11 | 10:30am—12:00pm
Capilano Library
- Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:30am—12:00pm
Parkgate Library
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Monday Night at the Movies: Three Identical Strangers |
Monday, April 1 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Capilano Library
Bring your treats and join us for a screening of Three Identical Strangers at the Library. Learn More |
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Parkgate Library Singers |
Tuesday, April 2 | 10:30am- 11:30am
Parkgate Library
Join local resident Wayne Smith for some casual Barber-Shop style singing. Learn More |
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Cannabis Legalization and Legislation in Canada |
Tuesday, April 2 | 2:00pm-3:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
In October of 2018, Canada became the 2nd country in the world to legalize cannabis for recreational use. What does this mean for Canadians? Join Neil Boyd and Scott Bernstein for a discussion of the history of drug prohibition and policies in Canada, Federal and Provincial roles for drug policy and addressing substance use, the legalization of cannabis for recreational use and what outcomes Canadians can expect, as well as the impact of legalization on medical cannabis! Register online. Learn More |
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Postures and Prompts |
Tuesday, April 2 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Free yoga in North Vancouver?! Andrea Winterbottom leads a series of Pranayama (breathing) and asanas (yoga postures) to open channels that allows creativity to flow. Awaken your muse and enjoy writing to prompts that will prompt writing from within your core. Learn More |
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NEW MOOC: Justice - An Introduction to Moral and Political Philosophy |
Parkgate Library
First Three Wednesdays of the Month starting March 6
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Justice, one of the most famous courses taught at Harvard College, is an introduction to moral and political philosophy, offering an opportunity to discuss contemporary dilemmas and controversies. Join us each week to view and discuss lectures in this new MOOC. Space is limited! Learn More |
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Camp NaNoWriMo: Write a novel! |
April 3, April 23 & May 8
6:00pm-7:00pm
Capilano Library
Do you have a writing project that has been waiting for you to actually start it? Or a writing project that’s stalled out? Think your life is too busy to commit to writing? Come join us to get the motivation, inspiration, and positive peer-pressure to help you go from thinking about writing to actually writing. Learn More |
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Knit Nites |
Wednesdays | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Drop in and stitch with some fellow knitting-enthusiasts from your community! All are welcome, from beginners to experts. Bring your own needles and yarn, and come by our cozy Lantern Lounge for a knit and purl. No registration required. Learn More |
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World Affairs Forum |
Thursday, April 4 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Join us for a lively and free-ranging discussion of current world affairs. Your opinion matters! No registration required. Learn More |
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Coming Up for Adults |
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20th Anniversary North Shore Writers Festival |
April 5-6
Lynn Valley Library
Join us for a celebration of Canadian writers and readers! This year's lineup features the award-winning Darrel McLeod, Canada Reads Finalist Lindsay Wong, bestseller Monique Gray Smith, Audiobook Narrator Erin Moon, and a "Finding Your Audience" workshop from the North Shore Writers' Association. Oh, and of course, Literary Trivia! Learn More |
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Friday Night Film Club: Bohemian Rhapsody |
Friday, April 5 | 6:15pm-8:30pm *early start
Parkgate Library
Drop in to a free screening of Bohemian Rhapsody then stick around to have a chat about the film with your fellow movie-goers! Learn More |
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Monday Night at the Movies: The Favourite |
Monday, April 8 | 6:00pm-8:30pm *early start
Capilano Library
Bring your treats and join us for a screening of The Favourite at the Library. Learn More |
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Meet Your Mayor |
Come meet your Mayor! Newly elected Mayor Mike Little will be connecting with residents on issues of local importance and answering questions from the community. Drop in for an informal chat. All events are subject to change. Learn More
- Lynn Valley Library
Tuesday, April 9
10:00am-11:00am
- Capilano Library
Tuesday, April 16
10:30am-11:30am
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Looking for Normal: An Evening with Author Karen Harmon |
Tuesday, April 9 | 6:30pm-7:30pm
Capilano Library
Local author Karen Harmon will speak about her North Shore childhood and the impetus to write Looking for Normal, a memoir about her dysfunctional family set between the Depression Era of the 1930s all the way to the Free Love of the 1960s and ‘70s. Register online or 604-987-4471, ext. 8175. Learn More |
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One-to-One Digital Resources Help |
Sit down with a librarian to learn about all of the digital resources offered at NVDPL, from e-books and e-audiobooks, digital magazines and newspapers, language-learning programs and more! Bring your device and register for a 15 minute session. Learn More
- Capilano Library
Wednesday, April 10 & Tuesday, April 16
2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
- Parkgate Library
Tuesday, April 9 & & Wednesday, April 24
2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.
- Lynn Valley Library
Wednesday, April 30
2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
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Opening Art Reception: Finding My Father at Yongpyong with Taehoon Kim |
Thursday, April 11 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
As part of Capture Photography Festival, North Van Arts and North Vancouver District Public Library present Finding My Father at Yongpyong, a series of works by Vancouver-based artist Taehoon Kim that capture a journey of personal and familial exploration through photography. Learn More |
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For Teens |
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Teen Advisory Group |
Do you want to have a say in how the library serves teens? Or talk about the books you like? Or do fun stuff that helps out the library (and get volunteer hours)? The Teen Advisory Group meets to do all that — and, of course, eat delicious snacks. If you’re in grades 8 to 12, you’re welcome to join us at an upcoming meeting:
- Capilano Library
Mondays: April 15, May 13 & June 17
4:00pm-5:00pm
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- Lynn Valley Library
Wednesdays: April 24, May 29, June 26
6:00pm-7:00pm
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Disc-ART-ed Teen Art Contest |
March 1-31
Submit your discarded book page art by March 31! Learn More |
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This Week for Kids |
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Weekly Storytime |
We host regular weekly storytimes to support & develop early literacy through singing, talking, reading, and playing. Follow the links for more information.
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Book Buddies |
Does your child need some extra encouragement with their reading? Book Buddies can help! Children are matched with a teen volunteer to read aloud to each other, choose books to take home, and do literacy-based activities. Registration required!
- Capilano Library
Mondays, April 1 - May 13* no session April 22
4:00pm-6:00pm
- Parkgate Library
Tuesdays, April 9-May 14
4:00pm-6:00pm
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Paws 4 Stories starts April 3! |
Come and read to a friendly dog at the library! Paws 4 Stories is a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Community Service that is designed to assist in helping to improve reading skills of children. Space is limited. Learn More
- Capilano Library
Wednesdays: April 3 - May 29
3:30pm-4:45pm
- Lynn Valley Library
Thursdays: April 4 - May 30
6:00pm-7:00pm
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April Family Movies |
Drop into the Library for a screening of these family favourite films!
- Parkgate Library
Paddington 2
Saturday, April 6 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm
- Capilano Library
Mary Poppins Returns
Saturday, April 20 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
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Coming Up for Kids |
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Fairy Tale Festival |
Wednesday, April 10 | 3:45pm-4:30pm
Capilano Library
Come for an afternoon of Fairy Tale Fun! No registration required. Drop in! Learn More |
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Fun with Lego |
Drop into the Library for an open Lego session.
- Capilano Library
Saturday, April 13
10:00am-12:00pm
- Parkgate Library
Saturdays: April 13 & 27
10:30am-12:30pm
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