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Paws 4 Stories is a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Community Service that is designed to assist in helping to improve reading skills of children. In this program, children have the opportunity to read to a friendly, certified therapy dog. Reading to a therapy dog can be motivating and especially beneficial for children who are hesitant or anxious about reading.
Ages 6 -12. Sessions are 20 minutes in length - children can sign up for a maximum of three sessions each.
Registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 or visit the Lynn Valley Children’s Desk. Registration is first-come, first-served, though priority will be given to those who have not participated before.
Location:
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Do you enjoy talking about the book you are reading with other awesome readers?
If your answer is yes and you are in Grade 3 or 4, join Page Turners, a kid’s book discussion group at the Parkgate Library. We will participate in book game activities, crafts and discussions. Don’t forget to bring the book you are reading!
For kids in Grade 3 & 4.
Space is limited. Register online or at 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. PLEASE NOTE: if registering online, please indicate name of child, and, whether child is in grade 3 or grade 4.
Location:
Friday, November 23, 2018 - 3:30pm to 4:00pm
Looking to join a new book club? The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) North Vancouver is hosting a monthly drop in book club at Lynn Valley Library. Join them to discuss books and meet new people! See below for what they're reading next.
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September: The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis
Tuesday, September 25 | 11:30am—1:30pm
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October: The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Tuesday, October 30 | 11:30am—1:30pm
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November: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Tuesday, November 27 | 11:30am—1:30pm
Anyone and everyone is invited to join the discussion!Simply read the book before each meeting and drop in. Forfurther information, contact Alison Campbell at acampbell@nvdpl.ca or 604-990-5800, ext. 8118.
Location:
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Paws 4 Stories is a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Community Service that is designed to assist in helping to improve reading skills of children. In this program, children have the opportunity to read to a friendly, certified therapy dog. Reading to a therapy dog can be motivating and especially beneficial for children who are hesitant or anxious about reading.
Ages 6 -12. Sessions are 20 minutes in length - children can sign up for a maximum of three sessions each.
Registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 or visit the Lynn Valley Children’s Desk. Registration is first-come, first-served, though priority will be given to those who have not participated before.
Location:
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Do you enjoy talking about the book you are reading with other awesome readers?
If your answer is yes and you are in Grade 3 or 4, join Page Turners, a kid’s book discussion group at the Parkgate Library. We will participate in book game activities, crafts and discussions. Don’t forget to bring the book you are reading!
For kids in Grade 3 & 4.
Space is limited. Register online or at 604-929-3727, ext. 8166. PLEASE NOTE: if registering online, please indicate name of child, and, whether child is in grade 3 or grade 4.
Location:
Friday, November 30, 2018 - 3:30pm to 4:00pm
Do you love to talk about what you’re reading? Want to try something new or read outside your comfort zone? Join the Books to Talk About Book Club to talk about books that spark discussion, curiosity and debate. If you’ve read the book...drop into a discussion! No registration is required.
2018-2019 Schedule for the Parkgate Afternoon Book Club
| Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin | Tuesday, October2 | 2:30pm |
| Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson | Tuesday, November 6 | 2:30pm |
| Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Tuesday, December 4 | 2:30pm |
| Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Tuesday, February 5 | 2:30pm |
| Brother by David Chariandy | Tuesday, March 5 | 2:30pm |
| Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome | Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30pm |
| The History of Bees by Maja Lunde | Tuesday, May 7 | 2:30pm |
| Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance | Tuesday, June 4 | 2:30pm |
Copies of the first book will be available starting August 23. After that, books will be available after book club meetings in print format. All books are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of the books are also available in other formats, such as print, ebook, audiobooks, and more. Ask staff to help you find a copy!
Want to receive meeting reminders and information about the books via email?
CLICK REGISTER above or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 to provide your email.
A full schedule for all branches is available here.
Location:
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Thank you for your interest in the Teen Advance Readers' Club. Please note that this program is now full.
Not your average book club!
Advance Reading Copies are books that haven’t even been published yet. At the Teen Advance Readers’ club, you’ll have the chance to read and review brand new teen books that haven’t even hit the shelves!
You’ll get an exclusive sneak peek at unpublished teen fiction, then choose a book to take home and review. At the next meeting, we’ll discuss the books, with snacks of course, and do it all over again!
Don’t miss your chance to READ IT FIRST!
Location:
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
We’ll supply the books and the tea; you just have to read the book and show up ready for a good discussion!
December 13: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt
All are welcome to the Afternoon Tea Book Club. Whether you are well-seasoned in Book Clubs or have never been in one, we invite you to participate in our Afternoon Tea Book Club at Parkgate Library.
No registration required. Drop in! Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Location:
Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
We’ll supply the books and the tea; you just have to read the book and show up ready for a good discussion!
December 13: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt
All are welcome to the Afternoon Tea Book Club. Whether you are well-seasoned in Book Clubs or have never been in one, we invite you to participate in our Afternoon Tea Book Club at Parkgate Library.
No registration required. Drop in! Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Location:
Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Do you love to talk about what you’re reading? Want to try something new or read outside your comfort zone? Join the Books to Talk About Book Club to talk about books that spark discussion, curiosity and debate. If you’ve read the book...drop into a discussion! No registration is required.
2018-2019 Schedule for the Parkgate Afternoon Book Club
| Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin | Tuesday, October2 | 2:30pm |
| Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson | Tuesday, November 6 | 2:30pm |
| Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Tuesday, December 4 | 2:30pm |
| Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Tuesday, February 5 | 2:30pm |
| Brother by David Chariandy | Tuesday, March 5 | 2:30pm |
| Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome | Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30pm |
| The History of Bees by Maja Lunde | Tuesday, May 7 | 2:30pm |
| Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance | Tuesday, June 4 | 2:30pm |
Copies of the first book will be available starting August 23. After that, books will be available after book club meetings in print format. All books are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of the books are also available in other formats, such as print, ebook, audiobooks, and more. Ask staff to help you find a copy!
Want to receive meeting reminders and information about the books via email?
CLICK REGISTER above or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 to provide your email.
A full schedule for all branches is available here.
Location:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
We’ll supply the books and the tea; you just have to read the book and show up ready for a good discussion!
December 13: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt
All are welcome to the Afternoon Tea Book Club. Whether you are well-seasoned in Book Clubs or have never been in one, we invite you to participate in our Afternoon Tea Book Club at Parkgate Library.
No registration required. Drop in! Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Location:
Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Do you love to talk about what you’re reading? Want to try something new or read outside your comfort zone? Join the Books to Talk About Book Club to talk about books that spark discussion, curiosity and debate. If you’ve read the book...drop into a discussion! No registration is required.
2018-2019 Schedule for the Parkgate Afternoon Book Club
| Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin | Tuesday, October2 | 2:30pm |
| Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson | Tuesday, November 6 | 2:30pm |
| Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Tuesday, December 4 | 2:30pm |
| Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Tuesday, February 5 | 2:30pm |
| Brother by David Chariandy | Tuesday, March 5 | 2:30pm |
| Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome | Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30pm |
| The History of Bees by Maja Lunde | Tuesday, May 7 | 2:30pm |
| Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance | Tuesday, June 4 | 2:30pm |
Copies of the first book will be available starting August 23. After that, books will be available after book club meetings in print format. All books are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of the books are also available in other formats, such as print, ebook, audiobooks, and more. Ask staff to help you find a copy!
Want to receive meeting reminders and information about the books via email?
CLICK REGISTER above or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 to provide your email.
A full schedule for all branches is available here.
Location:
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
We’ll supply the books and the tea; you just have to read the book and show up ready for a good discussion!
December 13: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt
All are welcome to the Afternoon Tea Book Club. Whether you are well-seasoned in Book Clubs or have never been in one, we invite you to participate in our Afternoon Tea Book Club at Parkgate Library.
No registration required. Drop in! Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Location:
Thursday, March 14, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Do you love to talk about what you’re reading? Want to try something new or read outside your comfort zone? Join the Books to Talk About Book Club to talk about books that spark discussion, curiosity and debate. If you’ve read the book...drop into a discussion! No registration is required.
2018-2019 Schedule for the Parkgate Afternoon Book Club
| Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin | Tuesday, October2 | 2:30pm |
| Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson | Tuesday, November 6 | 2:30pm |
| Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Tuesday, December 4 | 2:30pm |
| Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Tuesday, February 5 | 2:30pm |
| Brother by David Chariandy | Tuesday, March 5 | 2:30pm |
| Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome | Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30pm |
| The History of Bees by Maja Lunde | Tuesday, May 7 | 2:30pm |
| Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance | Tuesday, June 4 | 2:30pm |
Copies of the first book will be available starting August 23. After that, books will be available after book club meetings in print format. All books are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of the books are also available in other formats, such as print, ebook, audiobooks, and more. Ask staff to help you find a copy!
Want to receive meeting reminders and information about the books via email?
CLICK REGISTER above or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 to provide your email.
A full schedule for all branches is available here.
Location:
Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
We’ll supply the books and the tea; you just have to read the book and show up ready for a good discussion!
December 13: The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt
All are welcome to the Afternoon Tea Book Club. Whether you are well-seasoned in Book Clubs or have never been in one, we invite you to participate in our Afternoon Tea Book Club at Parkgate Library.
No registration required. Drop in! Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Location:
Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Do you love to talk about what you’re reading? Want to try something new or read outside your comfort zone? Join the Books to Talk About Book Club to talk about books that spark discussion, curiosity and debate. If you’ve read the book...drop into a discussion! No registration is required.
2018-2019 Schedule for the Parkgate Afternoon Book Club
| Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin | Tuesday, October2 | 2:30pm |
| Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson | Tuesday, November 6 | 2:30pm |
| Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Tuesday, December 4 | 2:30pm |
| Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Tuesday, February 5 | 2:30pm |
| Brother by David Chariandy | Tuesday, March 5 | 2:30pm |
| Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome | Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30pm |
| The History of Bees by Maja Lunde | Tuesday, May 7 | 2:30pm |
| Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance | Tuesday, June 4 | 2:30pm |
Copies of the first book will be available starting August 23. After that, books will be available after book club meetings in print format. All books are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of the books are also available in other formats, such as print, ebook, audiobooks, and more. Ask staff to help you find a copy!
Want to receive meeting reminders and information about the books via email?
CLICK REGISTER above or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 to provide your email.
A full schedule for all branches is available here.
Location:
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Do you love to talk about what you’re reading? Want to try something new or read outside your comfort zone? Join the Books to Talk About Book Club to talk about books that spark discussion, curiosity and debate. If you’ve read the book...drop into a discussion! No registration is required.
2018-2019 Schedule for the Parkgate Afternoon Book Club
| Grief Cottage by Gail Godwin | Tuesday, October2 | 2:30pm |
| Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson | Tuesday, November 6 | 2:30pm |
| Pachinko by Min Jin Lee | Tuesday, December 4 | 2:30pm |
| Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Tuesday, February 5 | 2:30pm |
| Brother by David Chariandy | Tuesday, March 5 | 2:30pm |
| Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome | Tuesday, April 2 | 2:30pm |
| The History of Bees by Maja Lunde | Tuesday, May 7 | 2:30pm |
| Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance | Tuesday, June 4 | 2:30pm |
Copies of the first book will be available starting August 23. After that, books will be available after book club meetings in print format. All books are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Copies of the books are also available in other formats, such as print, ebook, audiobooks, and more. Ask staff to help you find a copy!
Want to receive meeting reminders and information about the books via email?
CLICK REGISTER above or call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 to provide your email.
A full schedule for all branches is available here.
Location:
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm