Unlock Taylor Swift's Style Secrets with Author Sarah Chapelle

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Taylor Swift Style: An Evening with Sarah Chapelle hosted by Aleesha Harris

Friday, January 17
7 – 8:15 p.m.

Main Hall

Taylor Swift fans and fashion enthusiasts—here's your backstage pass into the ERAS of Taylor Swift's fashion!

Journalist Aleesha Harris will discuss Taylor Swift's iconic looks with New York Times bestselling author Sarah Chapelle (Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras). They will explore how Taylor's outfit evolution mirrors her musical growth.

You will be entered into a draw to win her book. Taylor-inspired outfits are welcomed and encouraged!

Up Next: An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer
hosted by Dr. Jennifer Grenz

Join us on Friday, February 14 at 7 p.m. for this exciting talk about the Braiding Sweetgrass author's newest book, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World.

Donate Today and Get Your 2024 Tax Receipt

The Library Foundation’s year-end newsletter is ready for you to read online or in the Library! Learn how your support made a real difference this year.

Donate online or drop off a cheque at the Library by December 31 to receive your 2024 tax receipt and keep the programs you love thriving.

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New! Library Tours

Take a guided Library tour focusing on programs and resources for newcomers and English language learners on Saturday, January 18.

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The Best Healthy Living Books to Read in 2025

Start the New Year with a little healthy inspiration. This staff-curated booklist offers thoughtful book picks to support your mind, body, and spirit—perfect for your wellness journey in 2025.

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Holiday Hours Reminder

The Library will be closed December 24-26 and January 1.

From December 27 to 31, we will be open with reduced hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Featured Art & Music Events

Music Talks: Opera’s Beginnings with Kevin Zakresky

Tuesdays, January 14 – February 18, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Explore opera's strange and magical origins through the ages with Dr. Kevin Zakresky, a conductor and music historian.

Now Showing: Statues & Stained Glass

December 3, 2024 – January 15, 2025

This current exhibit examines three significant pieces of the Library’s permanent art collection found throughout the Main Hall and West Wing.

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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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Current Affairs in French

Thursdays starting January 9, 2 – 3 p.m.

Let’s parler about it! Join our lively intermediate-level French discussion group on current events.

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Code a Website

Saturdays, January 11, 18, and 25, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Ready to build your own website? Gain the skills you need with this three-part series on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Movie Matinée: Wicked Little Letters

Saturday, January 11, 2 – 4 p.m.
Don’t miss Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley in this sharp-witted comedy where scandal shakes up a small English town.

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Track Your Reading Goals with Notion

Wednesday, January 15, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to create a personalized reading tracker using Notion.

Movie Matinée: Anatomie d’une Chute

Saturday, January 25, 2 – 5 p.m.

Join our Bonjour French Conversation group for a special French-language screening of this critically acclaimed thriller.

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Getting Started with Google Maps

Sunday, January 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to use the Google Maps App on your phone to find places online, get directions, and plan routes with friends or family.

North Shore Reads - Reservations: The Pleasures & Perils of Travel [VIRTUAL]

Wednesday, January 29, 6 – 7:45 p.m.

Is our zest for wanderlust worth it? Don’t miss author Steve Burgess and The Globe and Mail’s Marsha Lederman unpacking his newest book, Reservations: The Pleasures & Perils of Travel and the true cost of modern tourism.

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Recording Studio Orientation

Friday, January 31, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Want to record your next podcast, song, or voiceover? Sign up for this one-hour orientation to learn how to reserve the studio, care for the equipment, and use its features to bring your projects to life.

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Winter Break Movie Matineés|All Ages

Saturday, December 28, Thursday, January 2, and Friday, January 3, 2 – 3:40 p.m.

School’s out, and the family movies are on! Join us for screenings of Despicable Me 4, The Garfield Movie, and Harold and the Purple Crayon.

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Fun in French|All Ages

Saturdays, January 18 - August 30, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bring your kids to the Storyhouse to enjoy stories, songs and more in French.

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Coast Salish Weaving | Grades 4-6

Tuesday, January 21, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Join master weavers Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltxw Buddy Joseph for an afternoon of Coast Salish weaving!

Dog Man Trivia|Grades 3+

Tuesday, January 28, 4 – 5 p.m.
Get ready for the Dog Man Movie! Unleash your superpowers as we challenge your knowledge of the first three books in Dav Pilkey’s mind-blowing series.

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Friends of the Library

Start saving your shredding for the Friends of the Library's annual Shred-It fundraiser on Saturday, May 10.

All proceeds from this event will directly support Library programs, such as the Summer Reading Club and the annual North Shore Writers Festival.

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Foundation | Donor Spotlight

Three inspiring local teens—Jason, Brian, and JayJay—have made a huge difference by raising over $2,000 for the Library Foundation!

Their generosity through their Stepping Stones Foundation will support cutting-edge technology like virtual reality headsets at the Library and provide greater access to exciting STEM programs that ignite curiosity, spark creativity, and inspire the next generation of innovators.

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