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Norooz Pirooz!
Norooz (Nowruz) is the Persian New Year celebration.
Starting March 17, join us on YouTube Live for a showcase of lively music, folk dance, and storytelling, featuring musician/composer Amir Amiri on the traditional santur.
Plus, Sanam presents a very special Farsi storytime to celebrate Norooz on March 20!
This cultural showcase was made possible in part 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.
This series is 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.
Music Talks with Neil Ritchie
Tuesdays, March 2 – 30, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join longtime CBC producer Neil Ritchie as he celebrates the unique styles of five very different artists from the worlds of film, opera, jazz, and more.
Saturday, March 6, 2 – 3 p.m. A photographic introduction to the basic principles and ethos of permaculture with Certified Permaculture Designer, Laura Marie Neubert.
Tech Talk: AI Technology and Its Applications to Healthcare
Tuesday, March 9, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Dr. Purang Abolmaesumi and PhD candidate Delaram Behnami from UBC for a discussion of their work researching the applications of AI to healthcare.
Wednesday, March 10, 10 – 11 a.m. Learn the basics of safely using Webex to organize and attend meetings, including how to attend West Vancouver District Council and Committee meetings.
Wednesday, March 17, 2 – 3 p.m. Put on your chef’s hat and join our monthly Cookbook Club! This is your chance to test out different cookbooks, share your favorite recipes and cooking adventures, and make new friends along the way.
Fake News and the Death (and Rebirth?) of Journalism
Thursday, March 25, 7 – 8:45 p.m. Journalism's current decline can be traced to well before the advent of social media. Investigate this topic with Dr. Graham Cook as part of the Capilano Universe Lecture Series.
March 15 – March 26 We have something for everyone: coding, design, creative writing, and more! Programs fill up fast so register or get on a waitlist soon!
Booktopia: Stress, Stereotypes & Storytelling with Tanya Lloyd Kyi
Thursday, March 11, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. In this fast-paced, interactive presentation, Tanya will talk about how she combines science, history and pop culture to create her information books.
Calling All Young Writers: Get Published With Tell Your Story!
March 23 – 25 Our ebook publishing program is back for Spring Break with a three-day program for kids and teens. We'll be working on micro-writing; super short projects you can draft, revise, and publish quickly.
Wednesday, March 17, 4 – 5 p.m. Join this virtual workshop with the North Shore Black Bear Society and explore basic bear biology, bear behaviour, seasonal habits, and best practices for exploring in bear habitat. You’ll also learn what to do if you meet a black bear.
Thursday, March 25, 2 – 3:15 p.m. Learn how to identify these stingless pollinators and build a simple mason bee house from everyday household items. Using a special online magnifying tool, we will also investigate bee cocoons up-close and discover what makes their life-cycle so fascinating. Pick up your building kit at the Library after you register.
Thursday, March 11, 4 – 4:45 p.m. Open to all high school students, TAG is the Teen Advisory Group that meets once a month to discuss teen collections and programming as well as everyday issues affecting teens. Everyone is welcome.
The Friends of the Library continue to contribute to the Library’s warm and welcoming atmosphere. Thanks to generous donations from City Market Park Royal, we’ve been able to decorate the Library with these flower arrangements.
Thanks to City Market, and to our Friend Grace, for making this possible!
The Foundation Board of Directors is delighted to welcome new Director, Anjili Bahadoorsingh.
Anjili, a long-time resident of West Vancouver, is Associate Counsel with Terra Law Corporation. She previously served for four years as a Trustee of the West Vancouver Memorial Library and is now continuing her passion for libraries by offering her talents to the Foundation.
