Big Ideas with Michael Audain: Building a Legacy through Art

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Big Ideas with Michael Audain

Friday, December 6
7 – 9 p.m.

Main Hall

Step into the art world with Michael Audain, one of Canada’s foremost art collectors and philanthropists, as he shares captivating stories from his journey building a renowned Canadian and international art collection.

Audain’s book, Pictures on the Wall: Building a Canadian Art Collection, will be available for purchase at the event.

The Library's Big Ideas lecture series is generously sponsored by the
West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation

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Saturday, December 14, 2 – 3 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 4, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Discover ways to stay safe online with the West Vancouver Police Department.

Getting Started with Creativebug

Monday, December 9, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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Wednesday, December 11, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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Wednesday, December 4 or Thursday, December 12

Join us after school for some cozy art fun with Simbrix!

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Friday, December 13, 10:30 – 11 a.m. or 4 – 4:30 p.m.
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Friends of the Library

The Friends are spreading holiday joy at the Library with a stunning Christmas tree and festive red poinsettias to brighten your visit.

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