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Dr. Suzanne Simard in Conversation with Shelagh Rogers

The North Shore libraries invite you to a heartfelt and dynamic conversation between Dr. Suzanne Simard, author of Finding the Mother Tree, and CBC’s Shelagh Rogers. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A session.

Wednesday, October 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
via Zoom

Forest Findings

September 20 – November 8
Inspired by the newly published work of UBC Professor of Forest Ecology, Dr. Suzanne Simard, this exhibit features the artwork of Larissa Blokhuis, Janna Kumi, and Sandrine Pelissier.

LIVE in Your Living Room: Eric Litwin and Pete the Cat

Saturday, October 16, 11 – 11:45 a.m. 
Join us on YouTube Live for a free concert with award-winning children’s author and musician Eric Litwin.

Bobbie Burgers in Conversation with Hilary Letwin 

Tuesday, October 26, 7 – 8 p.m. 
This event is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Bobbie Burgers: The Hard Work of Spring at the West Vancouver Art Museum from October 13 to December 11, 2021.

Traditional Plant Knowledge with Luschiim Arvid Charlie and Nancy Turner

Saturday, October 2, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  
Join Cowichan elder and botanical expert, Luschiim Arvid Charlie, and ethnobiologist and botanist, Nancy J. Turner, for a look into the traditional plants of the BC Coast.

Device Clinics

Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for a 30-minute appointment and we will help you via Zoom or over the phone.

Exploring Autism: Two Minds, Two Memoirs

Thursday, October 14, 7 – 8:30 p.m.   
Join authors Teresa Hedley—What’s Not Allowed? A Family Journey with Autism—and Claire Finlayson—Dispatches from Ray’s Planet: A Journey Through Autism—as they explore the autism spectrum from a neurotypical perspective.

Dial-A-Story: Indigenous Storytelling by Squamish Elders

Tuesday, October 19, 2 – 3 p.m. 
Squamish Nation stories are just a phone call away! Call in from your phone and enjoy a story told by a Squamish Elder. Register by calling the Information Desk at 604-925-7403.

Dialogues: A Monthly Discussion

Wednesday, October 20, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
As we move into the month for Canadian Thanksgiving, and given the traumatic exposure of residential school graves in the late spring, what do you see as the next steps in the national process and search for reconciliation?

Instagram: Getting Started

Wednesday, October 27, 2 – 2:30 p.m. 
Learn the basics of using Instagram through guided instruction.

iPad Essentials: Organizing and Storing Photos

Friday, October 29, 10 – 11 a.m.   
Join us to learn tips and tricks for keeping your digital photos organized on your iPad.

Instagram Storytime

Tuesdays and 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.

Choose Your Own Adventure: Suddenly Small | Ages 9 - 12

Thursday, October 7, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 
You are suddenly the size of a mouse; do you try to get help, or run for cover?
Learn how to use Inklewriter to help you write your own Choose Your Own Adventure story. 

Redesign a Book Cover: Melissa's Story| Ages 9 - 12

Wednesday, October 6, 4 – 5 p.m.   or
Friday, October 22, 2 – 3 p.m.  
HELP! The library needs a new cover for the book, Melissa’s Story, and we want you to make us one. Author Alex Gino encourages everyone to correct their copy of the book by redesigning the cover. 

All About Bats: Ages 6+

Saturday, October 23, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Did you know that half the bat species in BC are considered at risk? Learn about these misunderstood creatures, and why they are an important part of the environment in British Columbia.

Family Stop-Motion Animation: Halloween Edition | Ages 6 – 10

Saturday, October 30, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Attention families!  Work together as a team to create a short and spooky stop motion animation video using items you have at home.

Friends of the Library

Thank you for supporting Shred-It!

This year, we raised nearly $2,500 in profits. Thank you to everyone who attended, to the Shred-It company for donating their truck and gas costs, and to our wonderful volunteers—Friends, board members, and staff—who helped the day run smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you.

All proceeds go to support Library programs.

WVML Foundation

The West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation believes that great libraries help build great communities. Donations to the Foundation have supported projects like The Lab, Booktopia: A Literary Arts Festival for Young People, our Friday Night Concert series, and more.

Thanks to the many generous donations over the years, the Foundation is giving back to the community with the WVML Foundation Signature Series—bringing you the best in books and music to your screen. Coming this November!