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Get started on a path to financial well-being!

Join us for a series of events with financial literacy experts and strategists to discover tips on practicing financial responsibility. Learn More.

All meetings will be held via Zoom. We also host cookbook clubs, a Libby Book Club, and more! Check below under events for adults or visit our NVDPL Book Clubs page! Registration required in order to receive an invitation to the Zoom session. Learn More.

• StoryTales Live - Virtual
  Fridays until December 4 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 Connect Live on Zoom
  Wednesdays until December 2 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.
• Graphic Novel Book Club
  Tuesdays: October 27-November 17 at 4:00pm
  Join us as we read and discuss the graphic novel When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed! Registration required. Register online or call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141. Learn more.
• Super Kids Book Club
  Thursdays: October 29-November 19  at 4:00pm
  If you're a SUPER Grade 3 student, this book club is for you! Bring the book you're reading and get together with other Super Kids for half an hour of fun, book-related activities! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Halloween Storytime
  Friday, October 30 at 11:00am
  Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR storytime via Zoom! Costumes are encouraged! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Comic Making Workshop
  Wednesdays: November 18 - December 9 at 4:00pm
  Comic artist, Janice Liu, will guide you through the entire process of creating a one-page comic story, from brainstorming to scriptwriting to artwork. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.

• Teen Writers Group
  2nd Thursday of the month until December 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 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.
• Comic-Making Workshop
  Wednesday, November 18 at 4:00pm
  Comic artist, Janice Liu, will guide you through the entire process of creating a one-page comic story, from brainstorming to scriptwriting to artwork. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Teen & Adult Anti-Racist Book Club
  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.  
• One-to-One E-Resources Help 
  Friday, October 30 starting at 10:00am
  Sit down for a one-to-one virtual talk with a librarian to learn about all the amazing digital resources NVDPL offers, from ebooks and e-audiobooks, digital newspapers, language-learning programs and more! Three 30-minute sessions are available per date. 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, November 2 & 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.
• Seniors' Health and Wellness Talks: Frauds & Scams
  Wednesday, November 4 starting at 10:30am
  The Seniors Health and Wellness Institute investigates the ways in which fraudsters bait people in order to rob them of their money and possessions. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Libby Book Club
  Thursday, November 5 starting at 10:30am
  Join our new book club with a digital twist! This month we'll be discussing Damian Dibben's Tomorrow. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Wills & Estates with Richard Bell
  Thursday, November 5 starting at 10:30am
  Come learn the legal rules for wills in BC! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• DocuTalks: How We Saved the Planet - Ozone Hole
  Thursday, November 5 starting at 2:00pm
  Come discuss the inspiring story of how a global environmental problem was solved — providing valuable lessons for today’s climate challenges! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Stay Home and Read Club 
  Saturday, November 7 at 7:00pm
  Grab a book, get cozy, and read! No Zoom, no meeting, just you and your favourite book. This month's theme: War, Peace, and Remembrance Day. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• History's People: Personalities and the Past 
  Tuesdays 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.
• Mere Mortals: Medical Assistance in Dying with Jennifer Sanford
  Tuesday, November 10 starting at 7:00pm
  Join Jennifer Sanford as she discusses the MAiD process in Canada. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Learning Languages: An Intro to Mango Languages
  Thursday, November 12 starting at 10:30am
  Do you want to learn another language? You’re in luck! NVDPL provides access to Mango Languages for FREE. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Afternoon Tea Book Club
  Thursday, November 12 starting at 1:30pm
  Settle in with a cuppa home brew and chat with other book folk! We'll be reading and discussing Julian Barnes' The Noise of Time. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Financial Literacy: Dealing with Credit and Debt
  Thursday, November 12 at 2:00pm
  Join financial strategist Billie Sinclair as he shares information about the different types of credit and the good, the bad, and the ugly of each one.  Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Back in Time for Winter
  Fridays: November 13-December 18 at 2:00pm
  Looking for a dose of seasonal nostalgia? Want to share your experiences with winter food, activities, clothing, and holidays with others? Join us to watch the six-part CBC series Back in Time for Winter! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• An Evening with Bob Joseph
  Thursday, November 17 starting at 7:00pm
  How much do you know about the Indian Act? Join your North Shore libraries for an evening with Bob Joseph, Indigenous relations expert and bestselling author of 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, with moderator Alexander Dirksen. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Learning Joy: Mental Health Hygiene & Writing Your Own Story
  Wednesday, November 18 starting at 5:00pm
  This five-day course will teach you tools, tips, and implementable skills for living a life with increased joy and mental wellness. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Parenting in a Pandemic
  Wednesday, November 18 starting at 5:00pm
  Join Dr. Deborah MacNamara who will walk around what it means to be resilient, how to deal with children’s emotions, and practical strategies for caring for our children when so much has changed. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Teen & Adult Anti-Racist Book Club
  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.
• Financial Literacy: Investing in Your Future
  Thursday, November 19 at 2:00pm
  Join financial literacy expert Murray Baker and understand planning, saving, and investment options for your future! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• One-to-One E-Resources Help
  Three Sessions: November 20 starting at 10:00am
  Sit down for a one-to-one virtual talk with a librarian to learn about all the amazing digital resources NVDPL offers! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Cooking the Books: Capilano Library Cookbook Club
  Wednesday, November 25 starting at 2:00pm
  Test out new recipes and Cook the Books with us! This month we'll be cooking recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi's Ottolenghi Flavor. Gordon Ramsay. Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Learn more.
• Discover PressReader
  Thursday, November 26 starting at 10:30am
  Join us via Zoom and learn more about PressReader, NVDPL's main resource for accessing  e-newspapers and e-magazines! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Financial Literacy: Your Relationship to Money
  Thursday, November 26 at 2:00pm
  Learn and assess your spending habits, money practices, and more with financial therapist and Chartered Accountant Jose Guerrero! Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Cooking the Books: Parkgate Library Cookbook Club
  Thursday, November 26 starting at 2:30pm
  Test out new recipes and Cook the Books with us! This month we'll be cooking recipes by Gordon Ramsay. Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. Learn more.
• Armchair Detectives - Virtual
  Thursday, November 26 starting at 3:00pm
  Join the Armchair Detectives to chat about your recent mystery reads and get suggestions from others about what – or what not – to read next. This month we'll be reading novels from Peter James' Roy Grace series. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.
• Book Discussion: "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act"
  Saturday, November 28 starting at 2:00pm
  Join us for an important North-Shore wide community conversation as we discuss 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: Helping Canadians Make Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples a Reality, by Bob Joseph. Registration required. Register online to receive a Zoom link prior to the meeting time. Learn more.

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