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Masks are mandatory in indoor public spaces, including the Library. Learn more.

Meet Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty, our Climate Writer in Residence
We are thrilled to welcome Catherine as our first Climate Writer in Residence as part of our Climate Future initiative. She will give voice to the climate emergency with an Indigenous perspective, both through her writing and planned events and workshops.

Join us for her first event:

Climate Writer in Residence Launch: An Afternoon with Katłįà (Catherine) Lafferty [VIRTUAL]
Saturday, January 22, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Zoom
Register

Introducing: the new Help Desk!
On January 18, we are combining the Accounts and Information desks into one to serve you better. 
Located at the current Information Desk, the new Help Desk will be your go-to place for library cards, borrowing, information, and recommendations. We look forward to helping you with everything you need from one desk on the Main Floor.

In-person programs return in January
For these programs:

- Pre-registration is required.
- Masks are mandatory for everyone 5 and up (if you have a mask exemption, please contact us for virtual program options).
- Capacity is limited.
-Stay home if you are feeling sick.

Reminder: Holiday Hours
December 24 – 26; January 1: CLOSED
December 27 – 31: OPEN 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

Featured Art & Music Events
Visit the Art Gallery
Music Talks with Neil Ritchie
Tuesdays, January 25 – February 22, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Gain a deeper understanding of the music you love through insightful lectures by CBC producer Neil Ritchie.
Register
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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Discover Your Digital Library [VIRTUAL]

Get more out of your library card!

Learn Languages with Mango
Wednesday, January 5, 11 – 11:30 a.m.
Learning with LinkedIn Learning
Friday, January 14, 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Creativebug: Getting Started
Tuesday, January 25, 10 – 10:30 a.m. 

Device Clinics

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m.
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? Sign-up for a 30-minute appointment and we will give you help through Zoom, over the phone, or in person. 

Register
SFU Writer's Consults [VIRTUAL]
Tuesday, January 4, 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.
Register
Book Club Social: Beartown by Fredrik Backman

Tuesday, January 11, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Explore your passion for books while discussing interesting titles with new friends at our Book Club Social. We will be talking about Fredrik Backman's Beartown in January. 

Register
Advanced ESL Book Club

Tuesdays, January 11 – February 15, 1 – 2:30 p.m. 
Are you an English language learner who is ready to read a longer novel? Join our ESL book club for advanced readers!

Register
Creating a Website with WordPress [VIRTUAL] 
Thursday, January 20, 1 – 2 p.m.     
Learn the basics of setting up a website using WordPress!
Register
File Management: Using the Cloud [VIRTUAL]
Saturday, January 22, 2 – 3 p.m. 
Get an overview of popular cloud providers that you can use to store your digital photographs and files, including Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, and more!
Register
Featured Events for Kids & Teen
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Babytime

Walkers: Thursdays, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. 
Pre-Walkers: Thursdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m. 
Babytime is back! These programs are full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and short stories to build language skills.

Learn more
PAWS 4 Stories | Ages 6 – 12

Fridays, January 14 – February 4, 3:30 – 5 p.m.   
Practise your reading skills with Misty, a certified Paws 4 Stories therapy dog, in a 20-minute session! 

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CoSpaces Programs | Ages 9 – 12 [VIRTUAL]
Bowling Challenge with CoSpaces
Tuesday, January 11, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 
Extended Reality: Explore the Deep Sea 
Thursday, January 20, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 
Sphero Bowling | Ages 9 – 12

Wednesday, January 12, 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. 
Kids will learn how to code Sphero robots to hit as many bowling pins as possible to get the highest score.

Register
Learn to Code | Ages 7 – 12 [VIRUTAL]
Code a Flappy Bird Game 
Thursday, January 6, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 
Code Your Own Flag
Tuesday, January 18, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 
Code a Joke
Thursday, January 27, 4 – 4:45 p.m. 
Booktopia: Reader! Engineer! Author! with Varian Johnson [VIRTUAL]

Thursday, January 27, 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. 
Varian will share his journey, using examples from his extensive body of work to show how he writes and revises, and how he collaborated with Shannon Wright to create the graphic novel Twins

Learn more
Friends of the Library
While the Friends have still been moving forward slowly with their usual commitments, they are hopeful they will be able to hold their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, February 24. At that time, they will be looking to elect the Executive for 2022.

The Friends want to thank all the loyal members who have supported them during these difficult times. It is thanks to your support that the Friends are able to continue funding Library programs.

Thank you.
More about the Friends
WVML Foundation

Make a New Year's Resolution you won't break! 

Monthly donations provide sustainable, year-round funding to ensure the continued delivery of Foundation funded services like Friday Night Concerts, Tech Talks, and Booktopia.

Pick a charitable goal for the year, and sign up as a monthly donor. Once you sign up, the payment is automatic so you can meet your giving goals without any additional work throughout the year. 

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