In-person concert, emergency preparedness, gut health, and more: What's on at Your Library

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Friday Night Concerts return in-person with Black Gardenia

With their unique, darkly-relaxed blend of vintage jazz, country, folk, and blues from the 20s, 30s and 40s, Black Gardenia takes listeners on a journey to an age where cool meant classy and noir was the norm.

Watch in the Library's Main Hall OR on YouTube!

Friday, May 27, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.
Doors open at 7 p.m.

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We're going late fee free!
On May 3, we will waive late fees from your account and will no longer charge late fees on our materials.

The Library will still charge for lost and damaged items and holds that are not picked up.

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Watch the Climate Writer in Residence Finale

Hear from Katłįà Lafferty about the three months she spent as our inaugural Climate Writer in Residence and enjoy a reading from her forthcoming book.

Watch on YouTube

Holiday Hours

We will be open on Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Featured Art & Music Events

Visit the Art Gallery

In the Gallery: RENEWAL Teen Eco-Art Exhibition

Through to May 28
Expressing messages of awareness, action, and hope, teen artists from across West Vancouver have transformed collected trash into impactful works of art.

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First Thursday Art Walk: Painting Demo with Jane Appleby

Thursday, May 5, 6 – 8 p.m.
Stop by the Library’s front courtyard for a live painting demonstration with artist Jane Appleby as she paints “en plein air”.

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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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Emergency Preparedness

Wednesday, May 4, 7 – 8 p.m. and Thursday May 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
As we prepare for more climate-related emergencies, join Emergency Preparedness Basics with North Shore Emergency Management or a FireSmart Workshop with West Vancouver Fire & Rescue.

See all and register

Protect Yourself Online

Wednesday, May 11, 2 – 3 p.m.
Learn how to stay safe and secure in the online environment, from creating strong passwords to recognizing sophisticated scams.

Finding Your Gut Bliss [VIRTUAL]

Thursday, May 12, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join Jess Pirnak, Registered Dietitian and Certified Wellness Coach, as she discusses what it means to have a healthy gut.

Stream Music with Naxos

Friday, May 13, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to access Naxos Music Library, the most comprehensive classical music streaming platform.

Food for Thought: Gardening for Life with Joanna Wilke [VIRTUAL]

Saturday, May 14, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
We’ll consider the importance of involving every generation in finding ways to re-connect to nature to benefit our brains and bodies.

Start Listening to Podcasts [VIRTUAL]

Thursday, May 19, 2 – 3 p.m.
Take a tour of the most popular podcasts and learn how you can access this free form of entertainment.

Read the News with PressReader

Friday, May 27, 3 – 4 p.m.
Learn how you can read digital versions of current newspapers and magazines from all over the world, in dozens of languages, with your Library card.

Basic Bike Repair and Maintenance with Obsession: Bikes

Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.
Learn the basics of keeping your bike clean and safe to ride, what to bring with you on a ride, how to stay safe in traffic, and even how to change your own flat tire!

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Featured Events for Kids & Teen

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Family Storytime | All Ages

Fridays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. and Saturdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m.
This in-person Storytime is a chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes.

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Babytime | Walkers and Pre-Walkers

Thursdays, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m. (Walkers) and 11 – 11:30 a.m. (Pre-Walkers)
Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine.

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Introduction to Sphero Robots | Ages 9 – 12

Wednesday, May 11, 3:45 – 5 p.m.
Develop computational thinking skills and learn the basics of command language using Sphero Robots.

Storytelling with Specdrums | Ages 7 – 10

Wednesday, May 18 at 3:45 p.m.–5 p.m.
Work together to create fun stories and then bring them to life with sound effects.

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Friends of the Library

Shred-It is back!

Saturday, May 14
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Library Parking Lot, Rain or Shine
Suggested donation: $5/bag, $10/box
(cash only)

Staples don't need to be removed, but large clips do need to be removed. Shredding will happen onsite rain or shine.

All proceeds support Library programs like the North Shore Writers Festival, Summer Reading Club, and more.

More about the Friends

WVML Foundation

The WVML Foundation is seeking Board Members for 2022!

The hardworking volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for fundraising and stewarding the Foundation's assets.

We invite applications, especially from those with legal, fundraising, or financial/accounting experience. The Foundation is committed to having representation and involvement of all cultures on the Board.

Questions can be directed to secretary@wvmlf.ca.

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