| Book Clubs |
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| Drop into a book club near you! Here's what we're reading this month: |
- 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
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
Thursday, May 9 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
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- Monday Morning Book Club | Lynn Valley
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Monday, May 13 | 10:00am—11:00am
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- Capilano Afternoon Book Club
Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson
Thursday, May 16 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
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- Cooking the Books | Capilano Library
YUM by Theresa Nicassio with SPECIAL GUEST Theresa Nicassio
Wednesday, May 22 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
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- Cooking the Books | Parkgate Library
Moosewood Cookbooks
Thursday, May 23 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Armchair Detective Society | Capilano Library
Novels of Quintin Jardine (Skinner series)
Thursday, May 23 | 3:00pm—4:00pm
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- Capilano Evening Club
Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin
Tuesday, May 28 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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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: 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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| 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!
- 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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| MOOC: Justice |
Parkgate Library
First Three Wednesdays of the Month
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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| 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
- Lynn Valley Library
Wednesdays: May 1 & 15 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
- Capilano Library
Wednesday, May 8 & Tuesday, May 14
2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
- Parkgate Library
Wednesday, May 22 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.
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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, May 2 | 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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| Capilano Universe Lecture Series: The Science Behind Climate Change |
Thursday, May 2 | 7:00pm-8:45pm
Parkgate Library
Join us for a Capilano Universe lecture with Sheila Ross on how the human population and human activities have been inadvertently impacting Earth’s climate. No registration required. Learn More |
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| Coming Up for Adults |
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| Friends of the Library Book Sale |
May 3-5
Lynn Valley Library
Join us for another Friends of the Library BIG BOOK SALE. Books, CDs, DVDs & more on sale for great prices! 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
- 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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| Friday Night Film Club: Free Solo |
Friday, May 3 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Free Solo is a stunning, intimate and unflinching portrait of the free soloist climber Alex Honnold, as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world's most famous rock... the 3,000ft El Capitan in Yosemite National Park...without a rope. No registration required. Learn More |
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| Monday Night at the Movies: Bohemian Rhapsody |
Monday, May 6 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Capilano Library
Bohemian Rhapsody is a celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. No registration required. Learn More |
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| Parkgate Library Singers |
Tuesday, May 7 | 10:30am- 11:30am
Parkgate Library
Join local resident Wayne Smith for some casual Barber-Shop style singing. Learn More |
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| Postures and Prompts |
Tuesday, May 7 | 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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| Camp NaNoWriMo: Write a novel! |
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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| 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 |
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
Register at 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
- Parkgate Library
Thursdays: May 2—June 6
4:00pm—5:00pm
Register at 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.
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| Fun with Lego |
Saturday, April 27 | 10:30am-12:30pm
Parkgate Library
Drop into the Library for an open Lego session! Learn More |
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| Coming Up for Kids |
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| SUMMER FILM CAMP: Applications now open! |
Monday-Friday: July 22-26 | 9:30am-3:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Are you a youth aged 11-14 interested in making movies? Film Camp is a 5-day school break program at the Library where students entering Grades 5, 6, 7 or 8 come to work with others and develop filmmaking skills. Submit an application to participate by May 15! Learn More |
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| Upcoming Family Movies |
Drop into the Library for a screening of these family favourite films!
- Capilano Library
May the Fourth Movie: Solo: A Star Wars Story
Saturday, May 4 | 2:30pm – 4:30pm
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| Hug a Tree & Survive with North Shore Search and Rescue |
Monday, May 6 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Lynn Valley Library
Do you and your family love to hike and explore the trails around the North Shore? Join us on this Pro-D Day to learn how to stay safe in the woods and what to do if something goes wrong while you’re out hiking. This is a program for children and families. Register online or at 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Learn More |
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| Pro-D Day: Dog Man Party |
Monday, May 6 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Parkgate Library
Join us on this North Vancouver School District Pro-D Day! Do you love the Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey? If you said yes, this party is for you! Join us for Dog Man crafts and activities on your day off school. Drop in, all ages! Learn More |
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| Make Your Own Comic Book |
Wednesday, May 8 | 3:45pm-4:30pm
Capilano Library
Create a story and make it into your very own official comic book! All supplies provided. Just bring your creativity! For ages 5 and up. Registration required. Register online or 604-987-4471, ext. 8175. Learn More |
