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| Drop into a book club near you! Here's what we're reading this month: |
- 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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- Parkgate Evening Club
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Wednesday, May 1 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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- Parkgate Afternoon Club
The History of Bees by Maja Lunde
Tuesday, May 7 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Lynn Valley Afternoon Club
Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome
Wednesday, May 8 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Lynn Valley Evening Club
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Thursday, May 9 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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- Afternoon Tea Club | Parkgate Library
Thursday, May 9 | 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: Can You Ever Forgive Me? |
Friday, April 12 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Drop in to a free screening of Can You Ever Forgive Me? then stick around to have a chat about the film with your fellow movie-goers! Learn More |
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| TED 2019 Livestream |
April 15-18
Lynn Valley Library
Join us to watch a live web cast of the TED 2019 Conference! This year's theme, Bigger Than Us, explores new technologies, mind-bending science, designing cities and human systems that shape our lives, and inspiring ideas worth spreading! No registration required. Learn More |
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| Monday Night at the Movies: Green Book |
Monday, April 15 | 6:00pm-8:30pm *early start
Capilano Library
Bring your treats and join us for a screening of Green Book at the Library. Learn More |
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| SFU Philosophers' Café: Celebrity Obsession |
Monday, April 15 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
In today's consumer capitalist spectacle, celebrities are held up as role models and spokespeople. Why? What are the promises and pitfalls of our obsession with celebrities? No registration required. 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
- Capilano Library
Tuesday, April 16
10:30am-11:30am
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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
Tuesday, April 16 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
- Parkgate Library
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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| MOOC: Justice |
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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| Tracing Your Roots Genealogy Series |
Interested in researching your family history? Join the British Columbia Genealogical Society for a special speaker series at the library!
- Starting Your Research with Rob Whitlock
Capilano Library
Wednesday, April 17 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
- Scottish Genealogy with George Caldwell
Parkgate Library
Tuesday, April 23 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
- British Genealogy with Rob Whitlock
Capilano Library
Wednesday, May 1 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
- Irish Genealogy with Eunice Robinson
Lynn Valley Library
Friday, May 10 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
- Genetic Genealogy with Sharon Clayton
Lynn Valley Library
Friday, May 17 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
- Genealogy Outside the UK and Ireland with Eunice Robinson
Parkgate Library
Tuesday, May 21 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
Registration is required for each session. Learn More |
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| Tech Tutors |
Wednesdays: April 3-24 | 4:00pm-6:00pm
Lynn Valley Library
Start getting the most out of your technology and see a Tech Tutor! Our teen volunteers from local schools are available to help you get more comfortable with technology. Registration required: 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. 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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| National Canadian Film Day: Anthropocene |
Wednesday, April 17 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Capilano Library
Join us for a screening of the documentary Anthropocene to celebrate National Canadian Film Day!The documentary is a stunning work of photography, film, and art that depicts the human impact on our planet in a mesmerizing way. No registration required. Learn More |
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| In Harmony with the Tao |
Wednesday, April 17 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Join us for an evening with author Francis Pring-Mill as he presents his book In Harmony with the Tao. Today’s fast-paced world leaves us little time to spend with the timeless questions, such as how to live a meaningful life in harmony with the world around us. We yearn for answers — and answers may be found in the Tao Te Ching, a book written twenty-five hundred years ago that resonates with people as though it was written yesterday. Register online or at 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Learn More |
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| A History of Indian Arm |
Thursday, April 18 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Join Geologist/Biologist David Cook for this popular presentation, an illustrated journey into the natural and cultural history of Indian Arm, the Land of the Serpent and the southernmost fjord on the west side of the North American mainland. Register online or at 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Learn More |
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| World Affairs Forum |
Thursday, April 18 | 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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| Camp NaNoWriMo: Write a novel! |
Tuesday, April 23 & Wednesday, 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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| Discussion Lounge |
Parkgate Library
Have you read, watched, listened to or thought about anything recently that inspires you enough to share and discuss with others? Drop by for a discussion! Learn More
- Wednesday, April 24 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Friday, May 3 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Wednesday, May 8 | 10:30am-12:15pm
- Friday, May 17 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Wednesday, May 22 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
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| Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra: Orchid Ensemble |
Wednesday, April 24 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Join us for a celebration of world music! The Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra presents an ensemble of musicians who introduce audiences to different cultures through their experiences, discoveries, and travels. Come hear music featuring the Erhu, Cello & Percussion. Register online or 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Learn More |
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| Friday Night Film Club: Instant Family |
Friday, April 26 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Drop in to a free screening of Instant Family 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: BlacKkKlansman |
Monday, April 29 | 6:00pm-8:30pm *early start
Capilano Library
Bring your treats and join us for a screening of BlacKkKlansman at the Library. 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:
- Emergency Preparedness
Tuesday, April 30 | 10:30am—12:00pm
Parkgate Library
- Mental Health
Thursday, May 9 | 10:30am—12:00pm
Capilano Library
- Frauds and Scams
Tuesday, May 28 | 10:30am—12:00pm
Parkgate Library
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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: May 13 & June 17
4:00pm-5:00pm
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- Lynn Valley Library
Wednesdays: May 29 & June 26
6:00pm-7:00pm
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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
- Lynn Valley Library: FULL
- Capilano Library
Wednesdays: April 3 - May 29
3:30pm-4:45pm
Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
- Parkgate Library
Thursdays: May 2—June 6
4:00pm—5:00pm
Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 to register!
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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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| Upcoming Family Movies |
Drop into the Library for a screening of these family favourite films!
- Capilano Library
Mary Poppins Returns
Saturday, April 20 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Capilano Library
May the Fourth Movie: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Saturday, May 4 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
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