All Ages

Friends of the Library Books+ Donation Drive

Donate your good quality books, puzzles, board games, or CDs/DVDs to the Friends of the Library in advance of their Book Sale.
 
Books+ Donation Drive
Tuesday, October 17 I 4:00pm-7:00pm 
Lynn Valley Village Community Room (1277 Lynn Valley Road) 
 
Bring the items you wish to donate the Community Room for assessment. Only materials that meet the donation guidelines will be accepted. 
 
NOTE: the Friends of the Library can only accept donations during the posted time. Please do not bring material to the sale. If you are unable to make it on October 17, follow the library's guidelines for donating materials. Before bringing materials in, call or speak with staff if you are unsure!

 

Accepted Materials 

  • Good quality used books for all ages
  • Gently used and complete puzzles and board games
  • CD/DVD & Blu-rays

Not Accepted 

  • Damaged, mouldy, yellowed, odorous or marked material
  • Magazines, including National Geographic
  • Textbooks
  • VHS video cassettes
  • Computer CD Roms
  • Outdated computer books

 

Free underground parking, elevator access to the Community Room. Please note, while we will do our best to help, we cannot guarantee assistance from your parking space to the Community Room. Please bring support if you need it! 

Questions? Email friendsnvdpl@gmail.com

Location: 

Lynn Valley

Time: 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Audience: 

  • All Ages
  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults

Pumpkin Parade

Savour the season for one day more and join us for a Pumpkin Parade! 

Drop your Jack-o-Lantern off at Capilano Library any time on Wednesday, November 1 and then stop by later between 4:00pm-8:00pm to admire the work of your neighbours during this special, fall event. We will compost all pumpkins after.  

Important Details:

  • 1 pumpkin per person only, please. Choose your favorite to display for the evening.
  • Pure pumpkins only - please help keep our compost clean! All pumpkins will be composted, so we can only accept pumpkins with absolutely no paint, glitter, wax, or decorations. If your pumpkin has any of these, we won't be able to accept it.
  • If you are unsure about your pumpkin, please call ahead: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175. 
  • You can drop off your pumpkin any time after 10:00am on Wednesdsay, November 1. Pumpkin Parade starts at 4:00pm. 

 

No registration required. For more info, please call: 604-987-4471, ext. 8175. 

Location: 

Capilano

Time: 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Audience: 

  • All Ages
  • Children
  • Teens

CLOSURE: Capilano Library

Please note, Capilano Library will be closed on Wednesday, September 20 for all staff professional development training.
 
Holds pick-up and due dates have been extended to account for this closure. Lions Gate, Lynn Valley, and Parkgate Libraries will be OPEN.
 
We’re sorry for the inconvenience & thank you for understanding.

Location: 

Capilano

Time: 

Friday, September 8, 2023 - 9:15am

Audience: 

  • All Ages
  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults

Pride Parade Livestream

Come watch the Vancouver Pride Parade live from the comfort of the library! 

 

No registration required. 

Location: 

Lynn Valley

Time: 

Sunday, August 6, 2023 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Audience: 

  • All Ages

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