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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Library
September 30 is a new statutory holiday called National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. WVML remains committed to promoting truth and reconciliation in our community, and so will be open on September 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to share events, resources, and reading recommendations to help you learn and reflect.
Join us for these upcoming events:
Relations First, with Ta7talíya Nahanee Tuesday, September 21, 7 – 8 p.m. Join your North Shore libraries for a virtual introduction to decolonizing your relations to the land, your work, and your community, with Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee.
Storytelling, Songs, and Crafts with Lisa Lewis Thursday, September 30, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Kids aged five to nine are invited to hear Lisa Lewis read her book Tsunaxen's Journey and learn traditional Squamish songs and crafts.
Indigenous Cinema: Chaakapesh Thursday, September 30, 2 – 4:30 p.m. This documentary follows the 2018 tour by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra to perform Chaakapesh: The Trickster’s Quest, an opera written by Tomson Highway and composed by Matthew Ricketts.
Changing Hours The Library will be closed on Labour Day Weekend (September 5 and 6). Fall hours start September 7! We’ll be open seven days a week, and open until 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Tuesdays, September 14 – October 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join longtime CBC producer Neil Ritchie as he celebrates the unique styles of different artists from the worlds of film, opera, jazz, and more.
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.
Tuesday, September 7, 4 – 7 p.m. Need an expert opinion on your writing? The SFU Writer's Studio offers free, one-on-one, 45-minute manuscript consultations over the phone.
Thursday, September 16, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday, September 17, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. At this very special virtual, two-day TED event, we’ll celebrate the clear-eyed, the bold of heart, and those who don’t shy away from the most difficult problems.
Thursday, September 23, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn about solutions for managing your digital legacy from Digital Legacy Planauthors Angela Crocker and Vicki McLeod.
Climate Future: Exploring Food Waste with Dr. Tammara Soma
Wednesday, September 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join us on International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction for a virtual presentation and Q&A with Dr. Tammara Soma.
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Join us on Instagram Live for Storytime with our Youth librarians! No registration is required—anyone can tune in using the Instagram app.
Friday, September 24, 2 – 2:45 p.m. or 4 – 4:45 p.m. The world is counting on you and your fellow scientists to crack the code and prevent an Alien invasion!
The Foundation’s BOOKS+ beyond Campaign is still running. This will help the Library meet increased demand for virtual programs and services. You can still donate to it by going online at wvml.ca/donate.
As well, you are invited to sign up to receive the fall newsletter by sending your name and address to wvml.ca/foundation/contact-us (via the webform) or emailing admin@wvmlf.ca.
