| Book Clubs |
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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
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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- Parkgate Evening Club
Brother by David Chariandy
Wednesday, June 5 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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- Parkgate Afternoon Club
Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
Tuesday, June 4 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Lynn Valley Afternoon Club
The History of Bees by Maja Lunde
Wednesday, June 12 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Lynn Valley Evening Club
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
Thursday, June 13 | 7:30pm—8:30pm
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- Afternoon Tea Club | Parkgate Library
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
Thursday, June 13 | 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 until May 29 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fridays until June 14 | 11:30am-1:30pm
- Capilano Library
Mondays until August 26 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
- Lynn Valley Library
Tuesdays until August 13 | 1:00pm-2:30pm
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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!
- 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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| Friday Night Film Club: Ben is Back |
Friday, May 10 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
19 year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home on Christmas Eve morning. His mother (Julia Roberts) is relieved but wary of her son’s addiction and staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe. No registration required. Learn More |
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| Monday Night at the Movies: Can You Ever Forgive Me? |
Monday, May 13 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Capilano Library
Melissa McCarthy stars as Lee Israel, the best-selling celebrity biographer (and cat lover) who made her living in the 1970's and 80's writing profiles of notable people. When Lee finds herself unable to get published because she had fallen out of step with the marketplace, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack. Based on Israel’s memoir by the same name. No registration required. Learn More |
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| SFU Philosophers' Café: Choice & Agency |
Monday, May 13 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Is there truly such a thing as choice? How do we define agency? No registration required. Learn More |
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| Meet Your Mayor |
Come meet your Mayor! 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
Tuesdays: May 14, June 11, July 9
10:00am-11:00am
- Capilano Library
Tuesdays: May 21, June 18, July 16
10:30am-11:30am
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| Learn Libby |
Tuesday, May 14 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Parkgate Library
Take Libby with you wherever you go and you’ll never be without free access to ebooks and audiobooks. With Libby, you can find, checkout, and download content from British Columbia’s Library2Go collection. Register online or at 604-929-3727, ex. 8166. 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
- Capilano Library
Tuesday, May 14 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
- Lynn Valley Library
Wednesday, May 15 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Register at 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
- 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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| An Evening with the North Vancouver Community Band |
Wednesday, May 15 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Enjoy a FREE evening of live music with the North Vancouver Community Band! They'll be playing an eclectic mix of jazz, classical and popular music arranged for concert band. From Glenn Miller to Simon and Garfunkel, everyone will find something for which they're “in the mood”! Drop in. Learn More |
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| World Affairs Forum: Cyber Warfare |
Thursday, May 16 | 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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| Seniors Helping Seniors Series |
Join us at the library to learn about health, wellness, and financial and personal planning as you age! Join us for our last session:
- Frauds and Scams
Tuesday, May 28 | 10:30am—12:00pm
Parkgate Library
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| Coming Up for Adults |
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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 17 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Wednesday, May 22 | 2:30pm-4:00pm
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| Friday Night Film Club: At Eternity's Gate |
Friday, May 17 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
A journey inside the world and mind of a person who, despite skepticism, ridicule and illness, created some of the world's most beloved and stunning works of art. Based on Vincent van Gogh's letters and common agreement about his life that present as facts, hearsay, and moments that are just plain invented! Drop in! Learn More |
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| Food, Health and Mental Wellness with Dr. Theresa Nicassio |
Wednesday, May 22 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Dr. Theresa Nicassio, author of YUM and host of The Dr. Theresa Nicassio Show, will address the anxieties that many of us have around food and how it relates to our health and mental wellness. Theresa will provide a fast-track overview of health and food challenges that should spark a lively Q&A session. Register online or 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Learn More |
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| Opening Art Reception: Jennifer Lamb |
Thursday, May 23 | 6:00pm-8:00pm
Lynn Valley Library
Vancouver-based photographer Jennifer Lamb creates abstract in-camera multiple exposures, challenging the viewer’s imagination with intersecting transparent layers. Join us for an opening reception to celebrate the new exhibit! Learn More |
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| Friday Night Film Club: Stan & Ollie |
Friday, May 24 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, Laurel & Hardy, one of the world's great comedy teams, set out on a tour of Britain in 1953. It’s an instant hit, but Stan & Ollie can't shake the specter of Laurel and Hardy's past. A tender funny tribute with wonderful performances from Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly. Learn More |
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| Monday Night at the Movies: Vice |
Monday, May 27 | 6:00pm-8:30pm *early start
Capilano Library
Vice explores the epic story about how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. Starring an utterly transformed Christian Bale as Dick Cheney and a steely Amy Adams as his wife Lynne Cheney. Learn More |
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| LGBTQ+ Awareness for Parents |
Thursday, May 30 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
Come find out why LGBTQ+ conversations matter for everyone, especially parents. Interested parents are invited to join Michele and Caroline, LGBTQ+ identified parents, for an open discussion on building communities and homes that welcome diversity, and discover how compassion and connection benefit every child and every parent. Register online or at 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Learn More |
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| Friday Night Film Club: Vice |
Friday, May 31 | 6:15pm-8:30pm *early start
Parkgate Library
Vice explores the epic story about how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. Starring an utterly transformed Christian Bale as Dick Cheney and a steely Amy Adams as his wife Lynne Cheney. 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, May 11 | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Capilano Library
Calling All Builders! Come for a morning of LEGO creation, just bring your imagination. All ages. No registration required. Drop in! 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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| After School Fun at the Library |
Wednesday, May 29 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
All locations
School’s out early! Drop in to the library to play with Lego, take yourself on a library scavenger hunt make a craft, or relax and read. The choice is yours! For ages 6 and up. Learn More |
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| Day of the Honey Bee: Spelling Bee! |
Wednesday, May 29 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Capilano Library
Celebrate the amazing world of bees with an fun activity and a Spelling Bee! Registrants will each be given a list of spelling bee words ahead of time. Registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175. Learn More |
