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| Drop into a book club near you! Here's what we're reading this month: |
- 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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- Monday Morning Book Club | Lynn Valley
An Unsuitable Match by Joanna Trollope
Monday, June 17 | 10:00am—11:00am
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- Cooking the Books | Capilano Library
Uncomplicated: Taking the Stress out of Home Cooking by Claire Tansey
Wednesday, June 26 | 2:00pm—3:00pm
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- Cooking the Books | Parkgate Library
Cookbooks by Greta Podleski
Thursday, June 27 | 2:30pm—3:30pm
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- Armchair Detective Society | Capilano Library
Novels of Arnaldur Indriðason
Thursday, June 27 | 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 June 26 | 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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| 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
- Fridays: June 7, July 5 & August 2
2:30pm—4:00pm
- Wednesdays: June 12, July 10 & August 14
10:30am—12:15pm
- Wednesdays: June 26, July 24 & August 28
2:30pm—4:00pm
- Fridays: June 21, July 19 & August 16
10:30am—12:15pm
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| Residential Tenancy Law: Know Your Rights |
Are you a renter or a landlord? Do you know your rights when it comes to Residential Tenancy Law? Join Legal Advocates from North Shore Community Resources for a presentation on how to start and enter into tenancy, obligations of landlords and tenants, options for resolving disputes between landlords and tenants, and more. Two dates to choose from!
- Lynn Valley Library
Friday, June 7 | 10:30am-12:00pm
- Lynn Valley Library
Tuesday, June 18 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
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| Friday Night Film Club: What They Had |
Friday, June 7 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
This film centers on a family in crisis. Bridget returns home to Chicago at her brother's urging to deal with her ailing mother and her father's reluctance to let go of their life together. Featuring Blythe Danner and Hilary Swank. Learn More |
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| Monday Night at the Movies: If Beale Street Could Talk |
Monday, June 10 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Capilano Library
In early-1970s Harlem, 19-year-old Tish Rivers vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny. Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit. It's a timeless and moving love story of both a couple's unbreakable bond and a family's empowering embrace. No registration required. Learn More |
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| SFU Philosophers' Café |
Monday, June 10 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Lynn Valley Library
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the idea of family as a building block of society? Can we envision a different sort of social structure? 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: June 11, July 9
10:00am-11:00am
- Capilano Library
Tuesdays: June 18, July 16
10:30am-11:30am
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| BYO Book Club |
Tuesdays: June 11, June 25, July 16 & August 6
7:00pm—8:00pm
& Thursdays: June 20, July 4, July 25 & August 15 2:00pm—3:00pm
Capilano Library
Have you read a book that you want to rave (or rant) about? Looking for suggestions about what to read from others in the community? Bring Your Own Book and come tell us all about your recent reads and share with other book lovers! No registration required. 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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| 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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| Coming Up for Adults |
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| Friday Night Film Club: The Bookshop |
Friday, June 14 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
England, 1959. Free-spirited widow Florence Green risks everything to open a bookshop in a conservative East Anglian coastal town. While bringing about a surprising cultural awakening, she earns the polite but ruthless opposition of a local grand dame and the support and affection of a reclusive book loving widower. No registration required. Learn More |
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| Monday Night at the Movies: Stan & Ollie |
Monday, June 17 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Capilano Library
Laurel & Hardy, one of the world's great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. The tour becomes a hit, but they two men can't quite shake the specter of their past; the long-buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver's failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership. No registration required. Learn More |
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| Independent Internet News: The New Gutenberg Press |
Tuesday, June 18 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
Parkgate Library
Come and discover how to get more informed and enlightened in the world of 21st century news with Cono Spitale! Internet news is like having an encyclopedia in your home but instead of just having volumes A-M, you have the whole alphabet of books. Having access to mainstream news outlets is usually sufficient to keep up with the current events of the day, however, when you want to delve more deeply into a local, regional, national or international issue, the world is literally at your fingertips. Register online. Learn More |
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| Be Owl Wise! |
Thursday, June 20 | 7:00pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Join us for an evening devoted to owls! The night will begin with a talk by biologist Kate Fremlin, who will present an ‘ecological risk assessment’ concerning the use of Bromadiolone rat poison and whether it poses a threat to owls in North Vancouver. Following Kate’s talk, a representative from OWL (Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) will talk about raptors and their rehabilitation. He’ll be accompanied by an actual owl, a ‘resident education bird’ from the rehab centre! Register online. Learn More |
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| Friday Night Film Club: If Beale Street Could Talk |
Friday, June 21 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
Set in early-1970s Harlem, this film is a timeless and moving love story of both a couple's unbreakable bond and the African-American family's empowering embrace, as told through the eyes of 19-year-old Tish Rivers. This acclaimed movie features an Oscar winning performance from Regina King. No registration required. Learn More |
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| Monday Night at the Movies: On the Basis of Sex |
Monday, June 24 | 6:00pm-8:30pm
Capilano Library
On the Basis of Sex tells an inspiring and spirited true story that follows young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) as she teams with her husband Marty (Armie Hammer) to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of gender discrimination. The film premiered in 2018 in line with Justice Ginsburg's 25th anniversary on the Supreme Court. No registration required. Learn More |
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| NEW! DocuTalks |
Saturdays: June 22, July 13, August 3 & 24
2:00pm-4:00pm
Capilano Library
Documentaries and discussions! Come watch a short documentary and then stay to discuss it. Check out what's coming up next:
- June 22: My Farmland: The Changing Face of Canadian Farms
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| Understanding the Gender and Sexuality Spectrum |
Thursday, June 27 | 6:30pm-8:00pm
Lynn Valley Library
Confused or curious about the idea of gender and sexuality being part of a spectrum? Not sure what LGBTQ/2S means? Interested folks are invited to join youth from the organization Qmunity to learn more. Register online or call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Learn More |
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| Friday Night Film Club: RBG |
Friday, June 28 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Parkgate Library
At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. RBG is a revelatory documentary revealing Ginsburg’s exceptional life and legacy. No registration required. Learn More |
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| World Affairs Forum |
Thursdays: July 4 & August 1 | 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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| 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
Monday, June 17 | 4:00pm-5:00pm
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- Lynn Valley Library
Wednesday, June 26 | 6:00pm-7:00pm
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| Teen Summer Reading Club |
| ATTENTION TEENS! Reading can spark change. Discover the power of reading this summer and read through 9 fun challenges to win prizes! BONUS: if you sign up before June 29, you'll be entered to win tickets to a Vancouver Canadians game. Learn More |
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| Teen Writing Contest |
| Calling all teen writers! Enter the Writing Sparks Change Teen Writing Competition this summer. All you have to do is submit your story to the Library and you could win a book prize and have your piece of writing added to the Library’s collection. Learn More |
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| This Week for Kids |
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| Summer Reading Club starts June 10! |
Imagine the Possibilities!
Starting June 10, kids of all ages can DIVE IN any NVDPL to receive a brand new Imagine the Possibilities reading booklet. Learn More |
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| Coming Up for Kids |
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| For Parents, Teens and Tweens: Understanding the Gender and Sexuality Spectrum |
Thursday, June 27 | 6:30pm-8:00pm
Lynn Valley Library
Confused or curious about the idea of gender and sexuality being part of a spectrum? Not sure what LGBTQ/2S means? Interested folks are invited to join youth from the organization Qmunity to learn more. Register online or call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. Learn More |
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| Books, Beads & Bracelets |
Wednesday, July 3 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Capilano Library
Join us for a fun-filled morning of creating friendship bracelets, beaded key rings and sharing Summertime Stories with Jo, our friendly St. John’s Ambulance Therapy dog. Drop in! No registration required. |
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| Story Building Workshop with SRC Illustrator Jami Gigot |
Monday, July 29 | 10:30am-11:30am
Lynn Valley Library
Join the SRC Illustrator Jami Gigot as she shows you a behind the scenes look at making a picture book! Register online. Learn More |
