:sparkling_heart: Fall in Love with these February Events

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Tech Talk: Film VFX with Kirk Chantraine from Industrial Light & Magic

Monday, February 3, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Welsh Hall

Join Kirk Chantraine from Industrial Light & Magic Vancouver to learn more about the cutting-edge visual effects technology used to create iconic shows like The Mandalorian and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

Kirk will share exclusive insights from his career and how the tools, techniques, and processes that bring these stories and video games to life.

Welcome to the Year of the Snake

Shed the old and slither into the Year of the Snake with Lunar New Year events this Feburary, including a family-friendly Lunar New Year Storytime on Saturday, February 1 and the Chinese Spring Lantern Festival on Saturday, Feburary 8.

Experience two ambient music performances in the Main Hall on Thursday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 11.

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Help us mark our 75th anniversary!
Do you have photos or slides that tell the story of our community—its people, places, and moments from 1950 to today?

Share them with the Library to help grow our digital collection. They could be added to our digital.westvanlibrary.ca collection and featured in a special art exhibit celebrating our 75th anniversary!

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Holiday Hours Reminder

On Family Day (Monday, February 17), the Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Featured Art & Music Events

Art Talks: Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su in conversation with Curator Xianjun Song [VIRTUAL]

Thursday, February 13, 7 – 8 p.m.

Join West Vancouver Art Museum Guest Curator Xianjun Song for a conversation with artists Xiangmei Su and Jiangang Su.

Music Talks: Music of the 1970s with John Mitchell

Thursdays, February 27-April 3, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Uncover the evolution of Soul, Funk, and Disco while exploring iconic artists like Elton John and Fleetwood Mac.

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.

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Bring the Popcorn, Come for Two Movie Matinées

Saturdays, February 8 and February 22, 2 – 4:30 p.m.

Don't miss these free screenings of Mean Girls and Bob Marley: One Love.

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Podcasting Workshop with JJ Lee: Session I

Saturdays, February 8, Feburary 22, March 1, and March 8, 10:30 a..m – 12 p.m.

We all have stories to tell. Join JJ Lee in our Recording Studio to record your story for his upcoming podcast.

Know Your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

Tuesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Explore the world of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) with our sessions on Reaper and Audacity to kick start your recording project.

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From Hand Pumps to Hoses: The History of Fire Fighting in West Vancouver

Saturday, February 15, 2 – 3 p.m.

Celebrate Heritage Week by joining Rick Titcomb, President of the West Vancouver Fire Services Museum & Archives Society, to learn about the historical aspects of fire fighting.

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Discover the World of Digital Illustration

Tuesdays, February 18 and February 25, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Curious about digital art? Sign up for this two-part introduction to Procreate on iPad—perfect for beginners eager to explore digital illustration.

Death, Taxes, and Beyond

Wednesday, February 19, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Graham Hiscocks from the Credit Counselling Society will cover the basics of wills, taxes, and insurance, and provide helpful resources for estate planning.

Dialogues: Cast in Stone

Wednesday, February 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Heritage Week is held in Canada this month. What is our national heritage, what does such a celebration commemorate, and why is heritage a contentious issue?

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Family “Drive-In” Storytime Theatre (en francais!) | Ages 5+ with caregiver

Saturday, February 8, 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Join us for a fun morning of building a car and sharing a Tumblebooks story in French.

Instagram Takeover for Black History and Futures Month|Grades 6-7

Wednesday, February 12, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
Do you have a favourite Black creator or author who deserves more attention? Learn how to use Canva to promote them, and your creation could be featured on the Library’s Instagram!

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School's Out!

Thursday, February 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Get creative in Draw Your Art Out as you explore digital art using iPads, then sit back for an adventure with The Wild Robot, a heartwarming film about a stranded robot learning to survive.

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Indigenous Storytelling with Squamish Elder Florence Williams | Grades 2-5 with caregivers

Saturday, February 22, 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.
Join Indigenous Elder Florence Williams of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) Nation for a storytelling session, discussion, and activity exploring Indigenous culture.

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Friends of the Library

Your support goes a long way! Thanks to Book Cart sales and the Shred-it Fundraiser, we donated over $10,000 to the Library in 2024—funding the Summer Reading Club, North Shore Writers Festival, Reading Link Challenge, digitization projects, and more.

Thank you for your support.

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WVML Foundation

Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2024. We are grateful for your support of the Library Foundation, which makes a difference to our annual goal to give $300,000 to the Library every year.

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