Naomi Klein's Doppelganger Dilemma: An Evening Not to Be Missed

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Naomi Klein in Conversation with Candis Callison

Friday, September 6, 7 – 9 p.m.

Main Hall

What if you woke up to discover you had a double—someone with a similar persona but views that are antithetical to yours?

Join journalist Candis Callison as she chats with award-winning author Naomi Klein about her book Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World, where Klein lifts the lid on her twisted, upside-down experience of being mistaken for someone with completely opposite views.

Get ready for a thrilling discussion on identity, conspiracy theories, and reclaiming truth in a destabilized world.

Collections are moving!

You'll see lots of changes around the Library this summer. Watch our Acting Head of Collections, Roseanne, explain in this Facebook video why we're renovating the Mezzanine (non-fiction area).

She explains how we'll keep your favourite books easily accessible during the Mezzanine closure from later this summer until mid-2025.

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BC Day Hours

The Library will be open on Monday, August 5 (BC Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Explore our Wildfire Smoke Resource Page

With wildfire smoke risks rising, we've updated and curated resources to inform you about alerts, air quality, health impacts, and preparedness.

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Have you ever wanted to take your library books on vacation?

Ask for a vacation loan at the Help Desk. If there are no holds on that item, it can be extended for more than three weeks.

Featured Art & Music Events

Closing Soon | Arthur Erickson: Inward/Outward

Through August 14
Catch the stunning architectural photography of John Fulker and Selwyn Pullan in our gallery, featuring six modern homes designed by the esteemed Arthur Erickson, before it closes.

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.

Featured Events for Adults

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Adult Summer Reading Club: Book Chat

Thursdays, August 8 and August 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Discover new reads, share your favourites, and connect with fellow book lovers. These book chats aren’t about dissecting a single book; they are about gathering people who love reading.

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Conversation Circle: Let’s Talk, Learn, and Grow Together (in Farsi)

Thursdays, August 8 and August 22, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for two transformative workshops in Farsi, where we will explore the journey of forgiveness and its positive impacts, as well as discuss how perfectionism can hinder us and lead to depression.

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Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets

Saturdays, August 10, August 17, and August 24, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Collaborate with our staff and fellow participants in a classroom setting to discover the full potential of your Android device.

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Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads

Sundays, August 11 and August 18, 3 – 4 p.m.

Bring your Apple device and collaborate with our talented staff and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting!

Attend the next Library Recording Studio Orientation

Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Unlock your creative potential! If you prefer in-person learning, then don't miss the next Recording Studio Orientation and dive into everything our studio has to offer.

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Get to Know the Basics of Any Mac

Wednesday, August 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Discover essential Mac computing skills, including using common and specialized technologies, software, and platforms, all from the comfort of your own home.

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Make Your Own Comic | Grades 5-6

Thursday, August 8, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Do you love Cat Kid Comic Club? Join us in The Lab for a fun afternoon of comic-making with Canva!

Ocean Design Lab | Ages 10-12

Wednesday, August 21, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join Sea Smart School to protect our oceans! Design and test eco-friendly trawling nets in a hands-on workshop.

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Save the (Minecraft) World! | Grades 5-6

Thursday, August 22, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Learn some basic coding skills and explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help us save the planet while playing Minecraft!

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Will’s Jams Outdoor Concert | All Ages

Saturday, August 24, 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Experience an electrifying rock-pop show for the entire family, featuring clever wordplay and catchy sing-along choruses!

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Friends of the Library

We want to thank our Friends Grace and Marnie, who have created incredible floral displays that contribute to the Library's warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Thank you also to City Market Park Royal for generously donating these flowers.

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Transform Young Lives: Support the Summer Reading Club!

The Foundation, along with the Friends, proudly funds the Summer Reading Club, which encourages kids to read for 15 minutes a day for 50 days. Your donations prevent the summer slide, helping children retain and build their reading skills over the break, boosting their confidence, and ensuring they return to school ready to learn.

Thank you for your unwavering support. Together, we make a lasting difference in children's lives, fostering literacy and a love of reading with a profound and far-reaching impact.

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