Hello, Fall! 

We were thrilled to see so many West Vancouver Schools students in the Library over the summer (did you know that every single elementary school had at least 25% of students registered in Summer Reading Club!?) Now, we’re looking forward to supporting you all with the transition back to your Fall routines. 

Summer Reading Club

Medals + Trophies

Pick up your Medal

Read for 50 days or more this summer but missed the Medal Ceremony? No problem! 

Collect your medal anytime September 16–30 at the Youth Desk.

SRC School Trophies

The three trophies will be awarded to the schools with the largest percentage of students registered AND the largest percentage of students who complete their 50 days of reading and pick up their medal.

The winning schools will be announced October 5. 

We want to hear from you! 

What do you want to see in a future Youth Department space?

Our space hasn’t been renovated for decades, and it has the potential to be better for kids, teens, and adults. It’s time to grow!

Fill out our survey by October 25 and you will be entered to win a $100 Park Royal gift certificate! Everyone in your family or classroom can fill out a survey and be eligible for the prize draw – we have one survey for Kids + Teens and one for adults.

Pizza Chat: Your Future Youth Department  

This is your chance to share feedback on the future of our space in a fun, interactive discussion and have some pizza while you’re at it! Registration is required.

Grades 4-7

Wednesday, October 11, 3:30–4:45 p.m. 

Saturday, October 14, 12:30–1:45 p.m.

All Ages (Including Adults!)
Tuesday, October 24, 5:30–6:45 p.m.

What’s On at the Library! 

Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: September 30 

The Library will be open for education and reflection on Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also check out our age-appropriate resources by Indigenous creators for Kindergarten - Grade 2, Grades 3-5 and Grades 6+. Or, register for a program: 

Storytelling, Songs, and Crafts with Lisa Lewis | Ages 5-9

Squamish Nation author Lisa Lewis reads her book Tsunaxen’s Journey and teaches traditional songs and crafts.

Monday, October 2, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 

Truth and Reconciliation Teen Reading Circle | Grades 8-12 

A discussion of Sam George’s recent memoir, The Fire Still Burns: Life In and After Residential School.

Thursday, October 5, 3:45-4:45 p.m. 

Art + Design 

Family Goofy Green Screen

Ages 5+ with adults/caregivers

Families will work together to make a funny short film using a green screen—the sillier the better!

 
Sunday, September 24, 10:30–11:30 a.m.  


 

School’s Out! October 20 

Haunted House LEGO™ Challenge

Ages 7-9
10:30–11:45 a.m.  
 
Audio Puzzles: Halloween Edition!

Ages 10-13 
1:30–2:45 p.m. 

 

Spook-tacular October Programs! 

Escape Room: The Candy Caper

Grade 5-7 
Tuesday, October 17,  3:45–4:45 p.m. 

Choose Your Own Adventure: Ghost Story | Ages 9-12 
Wednesday, October 18, 3:45–5 p.m. 

Halloween Puppet Show

Hagatha's Horrible Halloween
Friday, October 27 | Ages 3+
10:30–11 a.m.   
4–4:30 p.m. 

Join us for a fun-filled half hour of spooky storytelling and puppetry!

Movie Matinée

Hocus Pocus | All Ages
Saturday, October 21,  2–4 p.m.

Three witches are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night.

All Ages Storytimes

Family Storytime

Saturdays until December 23

10:30–11 a.m.,  Drop-in 

Fun in French Storytime
Saturdays, October 14 – December 16

11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Drop-in 

Stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes for the whole family!

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Library Volunteers Info Session

Ages 13+

Learn about the many ways to get involved at the library this school year! Snacks provided.

Monday, September 25, 6:30–8 p.m

Check these out!

Playaway Launchpads 

Pre-loaded with educational learning apps for kids ages 3+ in subject areas like math, language, science, geography, and more! No internet connectivity for focused learning. Put one on hold.

An audiobook and physical book all in one! Perfect for building reading skills and for kids who like to listen and read at the same time. Check one out today.

Bibliothèque Numérique (Cantook Station) 

Over 700 French ebooks for kids and teens, including popular authors like Geronimo Stilton and Raina Telgemeier. Access online with your WVML card. 

Looking for some learning support this fall? Get access to practice tests and questions in many subjects for Grades 3+, aligned with the BC Curriculum. Access online with your WVML card.

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