Welsh Music Salon with our Sound Artist in Residence and more: What's on at Your Library

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North Shore Writers Festival April 24-26, 2025

Let’s Talk Menopause: The M Factor Screening + Conversation with Dr. Lori Brotto and Dr. Amber Hull

Saturday, November 8, 2 - 4 p.m.

Join us for a special screening of The M Factor, a powerful exploration of menopause experiences. Following the film, stay for an engaging discussion and Q&A with leading expert Dr. Lori Brotto moderated by Dr. Amber Hull.

Support the Foundation Fundraiser and Silent Auction

Can't make our upcoming fundraiser on November 7

and still want to support the Library? Or want to get a head start on your silent auction bids? The online auction is live!

It features limited-edition artworks, beautiful hand-made jewelry, and so many more great finds that can help you check off your holiday shopping list (while supporting a good cause!)

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Holiday Hours and Early Closure

The Library will be closing early on Friday, November 7. You can visit us from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Library will be OPEN on Tuesday, November 11, from 1 - 5 p.m. following the Remembrance Day ceremony and reception.

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Friends of the Library Kids Book Sale

On Saturday, November 22, find a great deal on kids books and DVDs. Everything is 50 cents! Bring your own bag and fill it for $5. Cash only.

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Featured Art & Music Events

Welsh Music Salon: An Evening with our Sound Artist in Residence

Wednesday, November 26, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The clarinet, like you’ve never heard it before! This special program will blend works from around the world with new pieces created by Dr. Liam Hockley during his Sound Artist Residency.

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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Recording Acoustic Instruments with the Sound Artist in Residence

Monday, November 3, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

From woodwinds to percussion, brass to strings, learn techniques for recording your acoustic instruments in the studio or at home.

Excel Essentials: Formulas

Friday, November 7, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This Excel Essentials class will teach you how to create simple and complex formulas, work with relative and absolute values, and more.

Password Managers: Getting Started

Saturday, November 8, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for an introduction to what a password manager is and how you can use them.

Reconciliation Reading Circle: The Sentence

Sunday, November 9, 3 - 4:15 p.m.

We invite you to join our Reconciliation Reading Circles where we will explore Indigenous literature, both fiction and non-fiction, to broaden our understanding of reconciliation.

Library Art & Architecture Tour

Wednesday, November 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a guided tour of the Library, focusing on its architectural history and works of art.

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Promoting Peaceful Coexistence Between Bears and Other Wildlife on the North Shore with Holly Reisner

Saturday, November 15, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Learn about a black bear’s life cycle, our responsibilities towards our wildlife, and what we can all do to keep them safe.

Let’s Talk Cancer Screening and Prevention

Sunday, November 16, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Join BC Cancer’s health promotion team for an interactive session on cancer screening and prevention.

Tech Talk: Repairing Technology with reBOOT Canada

Monday, November 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Gain insights into the types of repairs the average person can tackle and feel empowered to make more informed choices about the tech in your life.

Rebuilding After a Disaster: a Climate Cafe with Ocean Ambassadors

Tuesday, November 18, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Join Corinne Taylor and Alison Wood from Ocean Ambassadors for a discussion on rebuilding after a disaster.

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Fun in French | All Ages

Sunday, November 2, 10:30 - 11 a.m.
Drop-In Fun in French Storytime is back every Sunday through December 7!

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Escape Room: Caught in the Code | Grades 5 - 6

Wednesday, November 19, 4 - 5:15 p.m.

Work with your team to find clues, solve puzzles, and use your tech smarts to crack the code before time runs out and we’re stuck in a loop forever!

School’s Out – Extended Reality: Build A City | Grades 5 - 7

Monday, November 24, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Design, build, and explore! Create your own virtual city using Delightex.

School’s Out – Draw Your Art Out! | Grades 4 - 7

Monday, November 24, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos! Join us in The Lab as we explore using iPads to create digital art.

Toddler Play + Learn | Ages 1 - 3

Wednesday, November 26, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Join us for this brand-new interactive program for toddlers and caregivers to enjoy an art, literacy, or enriching play activity together.

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Kids Book Sale: November 22

The Kids Book Sale is back by popular demand on Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Main Hall!

Everything is 50 cents! Bring your own bag and fill it for $5. Cash only.

All proceeds go towards Library programs like Summer Reading Club, the North Shore Writers Festival, and more.

We appreciate your continued support.

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Fundraiser sponsors

We're looking forward to Remembering the Early Years: A 75th Anniversary Fundraiser on November 7 at the Library.

This event is generously sponsored by:

PLATINUM SPONSOR British Properties
GOLD SPONSOR Park Royal
Production Sponsor: The Partners Vancouver - Derek Grech Silent Auction Sponsor: Beedie
SILVER SPONSORS Grosvenor, Intergulf Development Group, North Shore News, Northwest Properties, Onni Group of Companies, Westerleigh PARC Retirement Living
BRONZE SPONSOR BC Partners in Planning

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Phone: (604) 925-7400