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Join us for the 2021 WVML Foundation Signature Series

Enjoy the very best in books and music in the comfort of your own home.

Michelle Good in Conversation with Waubgeshig Rice
Saturday, November 13, 2 p.m.
YouTube Live

In Conversation with Kelly Yang
Tuesday, November 16, 1:30 p.m.
YouTube Live

In Conversation with Raffi
Tuesday, November 16, 6 p.m.
YouTube Live

Harry Manx in Concert
Friday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.
YouTube Live

Supported by the WVML Foundation

Women Composers with David Gordon Duke

Wednesdays, November 3 – December 1, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Gain a deeper understanding of the music you love with David Gordon Duke, in this introduction to a host of remarkable women composers.

Home Energy Saving Programs

Learn how to read an energy bill, control energy systems, reduce energy use, and manage costs. 

For Farsi Speakers
Saturday, October 30, 2 – 3:30 p.m. 

For Mandarin Speakers
Wednesday, November 10, 6 – 7:30 p.m. 

For English Language Learners
Wednesday, November 24, 6 – 7:30 p.m. 

SFU Writer's Consults

Tuesday, November 2, 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. Time slots are available at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month.

Protect Yourself Online

Wednesday, November 3, 10 – 11 a.m. 

Learn how to stay safe and secure online, from creating strong passwords to recognizing sophisticated scams. 

TEDxWVML Countdown

Saturday and Sunday, November 6 – 7 
We have curated the BEST moments from this year's 4-day Countdown Summit. Be inspired by solutions-focused discussions on the climate crisis and learn what is being done to create a safer world for all of us.

Dial-a-Story: Indigenous Storytelling by Squamish Elders

Thursday, November 16, 2 – 3 p.m.    
Call in from your phone and enjoy a story told by Squamish Nation Elder Linda Williams. Register by calling the information desk at 604-925-7403.

Word: Getting Started Series 

Word: Getting Started
Tuesday, November 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

Word: Creating Graphics
Tuesday, November 23, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Learn to Code: Make Art

Friday, November 26, 12 – 1 p.m. 
Learn a simple way to make art with code! You will learn how to use basic Python coding skills to draw.

North Shore Authors Collection Celebration

Saturday, November 20, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 
Join the North Shore libraries for the virtual launch celebration of the 2021/2022 North Shore Authors Collection! This year’s celebration will include a Keynote Address from acclaimed author Anosh Irani, a presentation from author Sonia Garrett, and readings from many of the authors featured in this year’s collection.

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.

Learning Korean through K-Pop 

Saturdays, November 6 and 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Join speaker and storyteller Hoon Choi and concert pianist Hey-Jung Choi as they discuss the power and joy of K-pop and its deep connections to Korean culture and language. You can register for Part 1 and/or 2! 

School's Out: Code a Dance Party | Ages 7 - 10

Friday, November 12, 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Use code.org to program your own fun dance party! No previous coding experience required.

Family Escape Room: Forest Frenzy | Ages 6 - 9

Friday, November 12, 2 – 2:45 p.m. 
Calling all puzzle lovers!  While out on a hike with your family, you accidentally wandered down the wrong trail and got lost! Work together and figure out clues, solve problems and break out of the forest (while having lots of fun along the way!).

TAG Meeting | Grades 8 - 12 

Thursdays, November 4 & 18, 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, and everyday issues affecting teens. Everyone is welcome. Earn volunteer hours by attending!

Friends of the Library

We Will Remember

Again this year the Friends will not be able to host our Remembrance Day Reception, a tradition that dates back to when our Library opened on November 11, 1950. 

Along with the Friends please observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. for those who have lost their lives in the wars. We also invite you to stop by the Cenotaph for a moment in tribute.

WVML Foundation

The Annual WVML Foundation Newsletter is now available to read online in English and Farsi. Simplified Chinese translations will be available in early November. Print copies will be available to pick up at the Library, and will be mailed to all active donors, in early November. 

If you would like to be on our print mailing list, please email admin@wvmlf.ca or call 604-925-7425.