@ the Library

Let there be Libraries!

As of September 16, all three NVDPL libraries are in Phase 3 of their service restoration. What does that mean? We've expanded the space accessible to the public, extended our hours of service, and readied our collections for you to enjoy once again! Read the latest update to find out what's available, learn about our new expanded service hours, and the steps we're taking with your safety in mind. Learn More.

All meetings will be held via Zoom. Registration required in order to receive an invitation to the Zoom session. Learn More.

• Book Buddies
  Wednesdays starting September 23 at 3:30pm or 4:15pm
  Develop your reading skills at Book Buddies! This program helps young readers get more comfortable and helps maintain and improve their literacy skills. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more. 
• Homework Help
  Thursdays starting September 24 at 3:30pm or 4:15pm
  Need some after-school assistance? Sign up for Homework Help and a teen volunteer will lend you some extra help with assignments or to practice new concepts you've learned! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• StoryTales Live - Virtual
  Fridays starting October 2 at 10:30am
  We’re going to the library…digitally! We’re bringing your favourite stories and rhymes right to your home. Let your pre-schoolers and toddlers get their wiggles out, and join us live for fun stories and songs! Drop in! No registration required. This program takes place via Facebook Live. Learn more.
• BabyTales Connet Live on Zoom
  Wednesdays starting October 7 at 10:30am
  Zoom, zoom, zoom! We’re going to the library…digitally! Join us on Zoom for babytime songs and stories. Learn songs and rhymes to share with your baby and stay at the end to connect with other parents. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.

• Teen Writers Group
  2nd Thursday of the month starting September 10 at 6:00pm
  Calling all aspiring novelists, poets, screenwriters, and journalists! The Teen Writer’s Group is a place where young writers can develop their skills, set aside dedicated time for writing, and get ideas from other teen authors. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
  Last Wednesdays of the month starting September 30 at 6:00pm
  Are you a bit of a book nerd? Do you want to have a say in library programs and teen book displays? The Teen Advisory Group meets monthly to give input on library programs, spaces, and activities, and it counts towards your volunteer hours! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Teen Advance Readers' Club
  First Thursdays of the month starting October 1 at 4:00pm
  Not your average book club! Get an exclusive sneak peek at unpublished teen fiction, then choose a book to take home and review! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Teen & Adult Anti-Racist Book Club
  Tuesday, October 22 & Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00pm
  Let’s bring our community together to explore the concept of anti-racism and help each other figure out ways to take concrete action towards a more equal society. Attendance to both sessions is recommended. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.

• English Conversation Corner via Zoom
  Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays
  Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers. Meet new people, learn English, and have fun- virtually! No registration required. Click the session you want to attend to get the Zoom link. Learn more. 
• Parkgate Discussion Lounge
  Wednesdays at 2:30pm 
  Have you read, watched, listened to, or thought about anything recently that inspires you enough to share and discuss? Join this online discussion to chat with others in your community! No registration required.  Learn more.  
• Monday Morning Book Club: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
  Monday, September 21 at 10:00am
  Who says Monday mornings can't be fun? Join us for Monday Morning Book Club as we discuss Jesmyn Ward's Sing, Unburied, Sing! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Thinking Matters with SFU Philosophers' Cafe host Reema Faris
  Monday, September 21 & Every Other Monday at 7:00pm
  COVID Surfing: Six months since the initial pandemic shutdowns. What does your new reality look like and are you prepared for the next wave? No registration required, just join the Zoom link! Learn more.
• Book Club: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
  Tuesday, September 22 at 7:30pm
  Do you love to talk about what you’re reading? Join the discussion as we go over Ann Patchett’s The Dutch House. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Capilano's Cooking the Books Club
  Wednesday, September 23 at 2:00pm
  Join us via Zoom as we try out recipes from Mark Bittman's cookbooks! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Parkgate's Cooking the Books Club
  Thursday, September 23 at 2:30pm
  Join us at Parkgate Library as we discuss our culinary experiences using recipes from Food52.com or from your own cookbook collection! Registration required. Register online to secure your spot and access our COVID-19 guidelines for this event. Learn more.
• Armchair Detectives Book Club
  Thursday, September 24 at 3:00pm
  There’s so much in this life that is a mystery, but we suspect that reading mystery books is really fun! This month, we'll be discussing the novels of Stieg Larsson and David Lagercratz; specifically, the Lisbeth Salander mystery series. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Defying Limits: Lessons from the Edge of the Universe - Author Talk with Canadian Astronaut Dr. Dave Williams
  Thursday, September 24 at 7:00pm
  What does a curious kid get up to when he grows up? He becomes an astronaut, aquanaut, jet pilot, ER doctor, scientist, and CEO. And an author! Join Dr Dave Williams for a virtual discussion of his book Defying Limits: Lessons from the Edge of the Universe! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• An Evening with Nilofar Shidmehr
  Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00pm
  Join author Nilofar Shidmehr as she guides us through her collection of short stories Divided Loyalties! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Homeschooling Community Discsussion
  Monday, October 5 at 7:00pm
  Have you chosen homeschooling this year or are you considering it for the future? Join members of the North Shore Homelearners Group to ask questions and chat about their homeschooling experience! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Seniors' Health and Wellness Talks: Dealing with Stress
  Wednesday, October 7 at 10:30am
  Come hear some tips for identifying and managing sources of stress! Presented by the Seniors' Health and Wellness Institute. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• DocuTalks: The World According to Amazon
  Thursday, October 8 at 2:00pm
  Join us as we watch a short documentary and then connect via Zoom to discuss it! We will be watching documentaries that touch on social, cultural, political, and global issues. Then, we’ll have an open discussion and exchange of ideas over the film’s topic. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Afternoon Tea Book Club: The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
  Thursday, October 8 at 3:00pm
  Settle in with a cuppa home brew and chat with other book folk! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• MOOC: Positive Psychology - Resilience Skills 
  Fridays, October 9-30 at 10:30am
  Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life with Dr. Karen Reivich. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• History's People: Personalities and the Past 
  Tuesdays, October 13-27 & November 10-17 at 11:00am
  Join us as we listen to and discuss Margaret MacMillan’s 2015 Massey Lectures Series History’s People: Personalities of the Past! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Monday Morning Book Club: There, There by Tommy Orange
  Monday, October 19 at 10:00am
  Who says Monday mornings can’t be fun? Join the discussion as we go over Tommy Orange's There, There. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Creating Your Digital Legacy Plan with Co-Author Vicki McLeod
  Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00pm
  When you die, what will your digital legacy be? What will be left about you online? How will your online accounts be accessed and handled? Learn the answers to these questions and more from author, coach, and consultant Vicki McLeod. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Teen & Adult Anti-Racist Book Club
  Tuesday, October 22 & Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00pm
  Let’s bring our community together to explore the concept of anti-racism and help each other figure out ways to take concrete action towards a more equal society. Attendance to both sessions is recommended. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Boom & Bust: The Resilient Women of Historic Telegraph Cove
  Monday, October 26 at 7:00pm
  Join author Jennifer L. Butler as she discusses her book Boom & Bust: The Resilient Women of Historic Telegraph Cove! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to hear from expert panelists and raise your questions about racism, anti-racism, and racial equity on the North Shore. Learn more.