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North Shore Writers Festival April 24-26, 2025
Marking National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Library
As the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches on September 30, the Library invites you to attend programs and explore resources dedicated to education and action.
 
This year, we’re excited to launch our new Sḵw’shítsut/Sḵw’shétsut Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim Storytime Kits, which contain a book, felt stories, songs, and audio components.
 
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The newly renovated Mezzanine is OPEN!
The Mezzanine (level 2R or the former non-fiction area) was closed earlier this year for necessary seismic upgrades. We took this opportunity to also add more seating, improve lighting, and establish sound levels in study spaces in response to community feedback to our 2024 User Survey. 
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NEW: Book a Pod
Looking for somewhere to take a virtual meeting? One of our five semi-soundproof pods can now be reserved for up to two hours per day, four times per month.
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Holiday Hours
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labour Day.
We will close early at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12 for the annual Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony.
The Library will be open on Tuesday, September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Join our Board
 
Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? Help guide the future of the West Vancouver Memorial Library and become a Board Trustee!  Apply by September 30.
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Featured Art & Music Events 

Music Talks: 19th Century Italian Opera with Kevin Zakresky

Tuesdays, September 9 – October 21 

Conductor and musicologist Kevin Zakresky presents a captivating six-part lecture series exploring the drama, passion, and innovation of 19th-century Italian opera—from Rossini to Verdi and Puccini.
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Meet the Sound Artist in Residence: Liam Hockley

Thursday, September 11, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Be the first to meet the Sound Artist and learn more about the lineup of projects, workshops, and performances he has curated for his residency! Plus, join a Sound Walk on September 15 or 17.

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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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Residential Tenancy: Learn Your Legal Rights
Wednesday, September 3, 6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Questions about your legal rights as a renter or a landlord? Learn about the basic rights and responsibilities of renting in B.C.
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Garden Snap ‘n’ Sketch

Tuesday, September 9, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

You’ve heard of Sip ‘n’ Paint, get ready for Snap ‘n’ Sketch! Join us for a hands-on introduction to digital nature photography and botanical sketching.
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Dialogues: Give Peace a Chance
Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
September 21 is the International Day of Peace, which the United Nations established in 1981. With the evidence of conflict in the years since, is the human race doomed to eternal war or will we learn to give peace a chance?
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Indigenous Movie Matinées
Join us this September for Indigenous Movie Matinées. 
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Urban Forests: a Climate Cafe with Ocean Ambassadors

Tuesday, September 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Join Corinne Taylor and Alison Wood from Ocean Ambassadors for a discussion around the health and management of our Urban Forests.

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Tech Talk: Protect Yourself from Online Scams [in Farsi]
Wednesday, September 17, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 
Discover ways to stay safe online with the West Vancouver Police Department.
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Tech Talk: Adventure Filmography

Monday, September 22, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Learn from filmographer Mike Douglas about why he chose to connect sport with science and how the logistics of filming in remote Greenland tested every skill in the book.
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Yard Tree Pick-up and Community Gathering

Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Join us for a community gathering on the Library’s rooftop garden, Swáy̓wi Temíxw! There will be live music, prizes, storytime, Ask an Arborist, and a chance to chat with DWV staff about environmental initiatives.
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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony

Friday, September 12, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Choose a time to come receive your medal at our annual Medal Ceremony! If you can't make it or prefer a sensory-friendly option, join us for a mini-ceremony instead.

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Family “Drive-In” Cartoon Theatre | Ages 5+ with caregiver

Saturday, September 13, 1:30 – 3 p.m.

Join us in The Lab for a fun morning of building a car and watching a Kanopy cartoon on the big screen!
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一, 二, 三 – 来玩吧! / One, two, three – Let’s play! | Ages 4–8

Sundays, September 14 – October 5, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and Mandarin! All language levels are welcome. 

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School's Out!

Friday, September 26

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Thank-You from the Friends
Thank you for supporting the Friends of the Library! With your help we have raised $7,150 since January. 
 
These funds go towards Library programs like the Summer Reading Club, North Shore Writers Festival, Family Explorer Backpacks, and more! 
 
We appreciate your continued support.
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Fundraiser announcement
Did you know that the West Vancouver Memorial Library was founded because of a community movement? Because a devoted group of volunteers shared a belief that libraries are places of learning that are open and welcoming to all?
 
Join us on November 7 to celebrate this effort, recognize how much this library has delivered over the last 75 years, and contribute to its continued success. 
 
You’ll hear the compelling story of the library’s beginnings in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, against a backdrop of music by Piano Heist’s Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin.
 
Tickets go on sale September 15.
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