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Support the Library at the Foundation's fall fundraiser 

Public Library Accessibility Survey
On behalf of public libraries in the Lower Mainland, SPARC BC are launching a new survey specifically for people with disabilities who use library services. This, along with data from our library's spring User Survey, will help us prioritize accessibility initiatives. Complete the survey for a chance to win a $75 eGift Card!

Announcing our new Sound Artist in Residence

Holiday Hours
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2 (Labour Day). We will be open on Monday, September 30 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Collections are on the move!

Featured Art & Music Events 

Thursday, September 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join the Library’s Arts and Special Events Programmer, Taren Urquhart, for a 60-minute tour of our Permanent Art Gallery Collection.

Tuesdays, September 17-October 15, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Join Dr. Kevin Zakresky, orchestral conductor and music historian, as he explores Vivaldi – the man AND music. 

Thursday, September 26, 7 – 8 p.m.

Join West Vancouver Art Museum Assistant Curator Alison Powell for a conversation with artist Aaron Nelson-Moody/Tawx’sin Yexwulla about his activism and advocacy work and the collaborative nature of his working style.

Friday, September 27, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Montreal-based cello virtuoso Elinor Frey will be joined by cellist Josephine van Lier and harpsichordist Christina Hutten for an exceptional evening of Italian Baroque music

Featured Events for Adults

Thursday, September 12, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 
Are you an author, reader, or literary treasure hunter? Discover how the Tale Trail Map was created and if your favourite BC authors are on it, or if you could be on it next.

Wednesday, September 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Join Shelley Wood, former West Vancouver resident and best-selling author of The Quintland Sisters, as she discusses her latest book, The Leap Year Gene. 

Third Friday of the month, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join moderator Reema Faris on the third Friday of the month this fall to discuss topical social issues like the future of education, the US election, and more.

Thursday, September 19, 6:30 – 8 p.m.

This online author talk series is back! For the first event, join Carleigh Baker in conversation with bestselling author Alicia Elliott about her compelling new novel, And Then She Fell.

Monday, September 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Discover why smartphones and computers are often challenging to repair and upgrade, and gain insights into the types of repairs that the average person can confidently handle.

Friday, September 27, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert home movies and videos from analog to digital formats.

Featured Events for Kids & Teens

Friday, September 13, 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., or 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate 50 days of summer reading by attending one of three medal ceremony options.

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.