Discuss and connect with others in the community.
Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.
Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.
Instead of meeting onsite, this program will be delivered via Zoom.
The session will start at 1:00pm, however, you're welcome to tune in as early as 12:50pm to test your technology.
Registration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
(zoom 3)
Location:
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Looking for a place to have a coffee, snack or just get out of the weather? Lynn Valley Library’s doors are open to you.
The Open Door Community Hub is a welcoming, drop-in space for people to gather and connect with other members of the community. Join us for refreshments, games and an opportunity to socialize with others every week. Free hot drinks, snacks and care packages with essentials will be available.
The Open Door Community Hub takes on Tuesday mornings in Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library (2nd Floor) from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Questions? Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 10:00am
Come join for some self-guided free play in the program room.
We’ll provide toys and books – bring your little ones and enjoy a cozy space to connect and play with other families.
Designed for ages 0-5.
No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.
Location:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
We will be meeting in-person in the Enid Dearing Room at Parkgate Library, with a hybrid option available for those who wish to participate via Zoom. Please contact myhillm@nvdpl.ca if you have any questions about this.
Social media and online communication dominate our daily lives in an unprecedented manner. Wireless connectivity, mobile devices and wearable technologies mean that social media is always on, always part of everyday life for billions of people across the world.
While the term 'social media' is barely a decade old, the story of how people started using the internet in a social manner is a much longer and more interesting one. This course will increase learners' understanding of social media by looking at the ways networked connectivity let users become 'social', how this was amplified with the emergence of the web, and how social media became the default mode of the mobile web we use today.
For more information go to: Social Media: How Media Got Social | edX
Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8154.
Location:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
The program room at the Capilano Library will be stocked with boardgames and puzzles for you to enjoy!
Bring a friend, your family, and some brainpower as your puzzle and game the day away.
For ages 5-12.
No registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.
Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.
Instead of meeting onsite, this program will be delivered via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://nvdpl.zoom.us/j/89563743500?pwd=U1pFNTlFSHd3ZHYxa3k2cWlZRkNRdz09
Meeting ID: 895 6374 3500
Passcode: 111522
Starting April 4, this group will meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Bring your questions and comments and drop in for an informal chat with Karin Kirkpatrick, MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano.
Karin was elected MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano in 2020. She has been CEO of a provincial crown corporation, a large social services organization, and the Real Estate Foundation of BC. She was Assistant Dean in the UBC Sauder School of Business and acted as a Director of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade. Karin is a Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA), has both a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Karin is the Official Opposition Critic for the Ministry of Education and Childcare, as well as Ministry of Children and Families. She is Deputy Chair of the Provincial Finance Committee and sits on the Select Standing Committee for Children and Youth.
No registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for information.
Location:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Get together (in person or virtually) with fellow food-enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test!
Every month we’ll select a new cookbook or cookbook author from the NVDPL collection and you pick recipes you’d like to try out. At the meeting, you’ll share your experience with the recipe!
This month we are cooking from Modern Bistro by America’s Test Kitchen.
A copy of the book will be available at Capilano Library. Come have a look and pick out a recipe to try!
Registration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
This meeting will take place in person at Capilano Library AND on Zoom. What you’ll need to join the Zoom meeting: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom; or your smartphone/tablet. We will email you the Zoom link in advance of the event.
Location:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Have you read, watched, listened to or thought about anything recently that inspires you enough to share and discuss with others?
Local issue you’d like to chew over with other locals?
Join us at Parkgate Library in the Enid Dearing room!
No registration required. Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Location:
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Looking for a place to have a coffee, snack or just get out of the weather? Parkgate Library’s doors are open to you.
The Open Door Community Hub is a welcoming, drop-in space for people to gather and connect with other members of the community. Join us for refreshments, games and an opportunity to socialize with others every week. Free hot drinks, snacks and care packages with essentials will be available.
The Open Door Community Hub takes on Thursday mornings on the 2nd Floor of Parkgate L from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Questions? Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.
Location:
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Test out new recipes and Cook the Books with us!
Get together with fellow food-enthusiasts and put a cookbook to the test! You choose the recipes from a cookbook, and then we meet sharing our baking/cooking experiences!
This Month's pick: Whitewater cooks together again by Shelley Adams, or Together: memorable meals made easy by Jamie Oliver, or choose a cookbook from your own collection.
For more Information, call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166
Location:
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Each month the Armchair Detectives Society selects a different mystery series. You can read one or all of the books in the series and then join fellow mystery-lovers to discuss! You can find many of the titles at the library or on Libby.
Here are our upcoming meetings:
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April 27th: Wallander series by Henning Mankell
- Books:https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=wallander&searchType=keyword&f_FORMAT=BK
- Ebooks/E-audiobooks: https://bcpl.overdrive.com/bcpl-northvancouver/content/search?query=wallander
- TV adaptations on DVD: https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=wallander&searchType=keyword&f_FORMAT=BK%7CDVD
May 25th:Anna Pigeon series by Nevada Barr
- Books:https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=anna%20pigeon%27&searchType=keyword&f_FORMAT=BK%7CLPRINT
- Ebooks/E-audiobookshttps://bcpl.overdrive.com/bcpl-northvancouver/content/search?query=Anna%20Pigeon
June 22nd: Murdoch series by Maureen Jennings
- Books: https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=murdoch%20jennings&searchType=keyword&f_FORMAT=BK
- Ebooks: https://bcpl.overdrive.com/bcpl-northvancouver/content/search?query=murdoch+jennings
- TV adaptations on DVD: https://nvdpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?query=murdoch%20jennings&searchType=keyword&f_FORMAT=DVD
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Registration required to receive email reminders. Register online or call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
Location:
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Come join for some self-guided, free play in the program room with toys and books.
No registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Friday, March 24, 2023 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.
Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.
Instead of meeting onsite, this program will be delivered via Zoom.
The session will start at 1:00pm, however, you're welcome to tune in as early as 12:50pm to test your technology.
Registration required. Register online or call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.
(zoom 3)
Location:
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Put your philosopher's hat on and head into a Zoom call to discuss relevant social issues!
Come join our regular SFU host Reema Faris for a discussion on topical social issues
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January 23: Climate Refugees
There is increasing evidence of the climate crisis and growing fears of the potential for displacement and dislocation of climate refugees. What steps do you think are needed in 2023 to tackle this global issue and what are the obstacles to action? -
February 27: Humans and Animals
There are core understandings in Western philosophy and religion that see human beings and animals as separate. What are the consequences of such a stance and how might it be different if humans are recognized as animals with neither species having dominion over the other? -
March 27: Personal Responsibility and Responsibility to Others
In what ways has the global pandemic revealed the gaps between the idea of personal responsibility and individual rights versus responsibility to the community and the rights of others? -
April 24: On a Magic Carpet Ride … or Not
Over the course of the pandemic, travel was severely limited. Now there is a travel resurgence. Have you been a part of the return to adventures, whether at home and abroad, or are you still reluctant to venture away? -
May 29: The End of Liberal Democracy?
Election results in various global jurisdictions have pointed to the re-emergence of populist authoritarianism. What are the root causes of this political shift and does it portend an end to liberal democracy? -
June 26: Online Learning and Work
As a result of the global CoVid pandemic, there was a significant shift to learning online and working online. What does this experience mean for the future of education and the future of work?
We’re hosting this virtual program on Zoom. What you’ll need to attend: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam, or your smartphone/tablet.
No registration required! Simply join the Zoom session at the time of the meeting. The Zoom link for this event is: https://nvdpl.zoom.us/j/83755530323?pwd=WlRUeHcrLy9lQWZyYlpaeUpKMisyZz09
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Looking for a place to have a coffee, snack or just get out of the weather? Lynn Valley Library’s doors are open to you.
The Open Door Community Hub is a welcoming, drop-in space for people to gather and connect with other members of the community. Join us for refreshments, games and an opportunity to socialize with others every week. Free hot drinks, snacks and care packages with essentials will be available.
The Open Door Community Hub takes on Tuesday mornings in Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library (2nd Floor) from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Questions? Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:00am
Come meet your Mayor! Drop in for an informal chat with District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little.
Mayor Mike Little connects with residents on issues of local importance and answers questions from the community. This program takes place in the Fireplace Lounge at Lynn Valley Library.
All events are subject to change. Check online for updates.
No registration required. Please call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 10:00am to 11:00am
We will be meeting in-person in the Enid Dearing Room at Parkgate Library, with a hybrid option available for those who wish to participate via Zoom. Please contact myhillm@nvdpl.ca if you have any questions about this.
Social media and online communication dominate our daily lives in an unprecedented manner. Wireless connectivity, mobile devices and wearable technologies mean that social media is always on, always part of everyday life for billions of people across the world.
While the term 'social media' is barely a decade old, the story of how people started using the internet in a social manner is a much longer and more interesting one. This course will increase learners' understanding of social media by looking at the ways networked connectivity let users become 'social', how this was amplified with the emergence of the web, and how social media became the default mode of the mobile web we use today.
For more information go to: Social Media: How Media Got Social | edX
Registration required. Register online or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8154.
Location:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.
Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.
Instead of meeting onsite, this program will be delivered via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://nvdpl.zoom.us/j/89563743500?pwd=U1pFNTlFSHd3ZHYxa3k2cWlZRkNRdz09
Meeting ID: 895 6374 3500
Passcode: 111522
Starting April 4, this group will meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.
No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
Location:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Do you want to get volunteer hours for making the library a more welcoming place? Then the Teen Advisory Group is for you!
We are a council of enthusiastic, welcoming teens who meet monthly to make the library a better place. The TAG tackles everything from décor and displays to offering insight on teen collections and library policies. Plus, there’s snacks!
TAG is for teens grades 8-12.
No registration required. Email Jessie at hawkesj@nvdpl.ca for more information.
Location:
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 4:00pm
Have you read, watched, listened to or thought about anything recently that inspires you enough to share and discuss with others?
Local issue you’d like to chew over with other locals?
Join us at Parkgate Library in the Enid Dearing room!
No registration required. Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Location:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Do you want to get volunteer hours for making the library a more welcoming place? Then the Teen Advisory Group is for you!
We are a council of enthusiastic, welcoming teens who meet monthly to make the library a better place. The TAG tackles everything from décor and displays to offering insight on teen collections and library policies. Plus, there’s snacks!
TAG is for teens grades 8-12.
No registration required. Email Jessie at hawkesj@nvdpl.ca for more information.
Location:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Looking for a place to have a coffee, snack or just get out of the weather? Parkgate Library’s doors are open to you.
The Open Door Community Hub is a welcoming, drop-in space for people to gather and connect with other members of the community. Join us for refreshments, games and an opportunity to socialize with others every week. Free hot drinks, snacks and care packages with essentials will be available.
The Open Door Community Hub takes on Thursday mornings on the 2nd Floor of Parkgate L from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Questions? Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166.
Location:
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Do you want to get volunteer hours for making the library a more welcoming place? Then the Teen Advisory Group is for you!
We are a council of enthusiastic, welcoming teens who meet monthly to make the library a better place. The TAG tackles everything from décor and displays to offering insight on teen collections and library policies. Plus, there’s snacks!
TAG is for teens grades 8-12.
No registration required. Email Jessie at hawkesj@nvdpl.ca for more information.
Location:
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Come join for some self-guided, free play in the program room with toys and books.
No registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
