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The Day the World Stops Shopping | Author Talk
Consuming less is our best strategy for saving the planet—but is it possible? On October 26, award-winning author J.B. MacKinnon will be joined by CBC's Margaret Gallagher at the Library to tackle this conundrum and discuss his latest book, The Day the World Stops Shopping.
Over the coming months, work is happening to create more space for events and gatherings in the Main Hall, increase storage, and make the Help Desk more welcoming.
It's fall, which means it's time to check out books from our autumnal reading booklist, drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes at the café, and attend spooky Halloween-themed events at the Library, like Audio Puzzles, Escape Rooms, and the screening of the movie Hocus Pocus.
October is Canadian Library Month
Throughout October, libraries across Canada raise awareness of their valuable role. Get a free bookmark at the Help Desk and share our social media posts about why libraries matter to you!
Featured Art & Music Events
Uno Mas headlines the next Friday night concert
Friday, October 27, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Embracing a unique and modern mix of a soul-jazz flavour, peppered with funk, hip-hop, reggae, drum, and bass, and Latin groove, this trio never fails to deliver.
The West Vancouver Memorial Library's free music programs are made possible thanks to a generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation.
Join local author Rosella Leslie for her personal story that covers 12 years as a caregiver to her husband John in Losing Us: A Dementia Caregiver’s Journey.
West Vancouver Stories: The Post-Pandemic Project Information Session
Thursday, October 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join this information session about our upcoming writing workshop series with local author Lindy Pfeil. Stories written during the series will be edited and published in a book, and you’ll receive your own copy.
Monday, November 20 or Sunday, November 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Following National Newspaper Week, October 1-7, learn how to read digital versions of current newspapers and magazines worldwide in dozens of languages with your WVML card for FREE!
Storytelling, Songs and Crafts with Lisa Lewis|Ages 5-9
Monday, October 2, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m
Join Lisa Lewis, a Squamish Nation author, as she reads her book Tsunaxen’s Journey and teaches traditional Squamish songs and crafts. This is the perfect way to keep kids engaged when school is closed for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Truth and Reconciliation Teen Reading Circle|Grades 8-12
Thursday, October 5, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m Teens will engage in meaningful conversations and gain new insights from Sam George’s memoir, The Fire Still Burns: Life In and After Residential School.
The Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony was a wonderful evening! The Friends of the Library were happy to be a part of this with Kim Vogt and the Library's teen volunteers managing the refreshments.
As a major sponsor of the Summer Reading Club, the Friends of the Library would like to acknowledge the contributions by the patrons through their memberships and donations at the Book Cart and Shred-it event that enable us to support important programs such as this.
Did you know? WVML’s award-winning Accessible Services department delivers library materials to approximately 175 patrons. The Library also offers innovative collections, programs, and services for those living with dementia, including the new Brain Health Collection and Library Bound Tea Social, thanks to funding from donors like you.
Donate today to support programs like these and give the gift of healthy aging!
