Friends of the Library
We get by with a little help from our Friends!
The Friends of the Library raised over $18,000 in 2024! Thank you to the Friends who volunteer their time to raising funds for special programs and initiatives at the Library.
Interested in becoming a Friend? Already a Friend and would like to renew? Fill out the membership & renewal form!
2025 Friends of the Library Book Sales
Find something special at the Friends of the Library book sale while supporting special projects at NVDPL! Explore a great selection of books, DVDs, CDs & more for all ages! Most items are under $2.
May Book Sale
The Friends raised $8553 at their May Book Sale. Thank you for coming out to support the sale, and thank you to the many Friends, volunteers, students, and library staff for their efforts supporting the event.
October Book Sale Days/Times:
Friday, October 24 | 10:00am–4:00pm
Saturday, October 25 | 10:00am–4:00pm
Sunday, October 26 | 10:00am–2:00pm
Who Are the Friends of the Library?
The Friends are a group of community members dedicated to supporting and enhancing North Vancouver District Public Library spaces, services and programs. Members range from high-schoolers to seniors and we’re always happy to welcome new Friends. If you love your Library and want to make a difference, become a member!
How to Get Involved
Become a Member
We welcome new Friends all year long! Membership is just $5 for one year, valid January to December. Perks include:
Having fun and meeting new people.
Volunteering and feeling good about supporting a service that benefits the community.
Volunteer at a Book Sale and take home items for FREE.
Donate
Donate to the Friends of the Library and help support special projects and initiatives at North Vancouver District Public Library. Donations are always welcome and a tax receipt will be issued for amounts of $20 and over.
Purchase The Salmon People Print
Take home a piece of the Library and add a little Coast Salish spirit to your walls. The Salmon People mural was painted by renowned local artist Latash-Maurice Nahanee in 2013. Learn more about The Salmon People Print.
Framed prints: $225.00
Unframed prints: $100.00
The Salmon People prints can be purchased at the Circulation Desk of any NVDPL location. Cash or cheque only. Address cheques to the Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library.
What do the Friends do?
The Friends help support North Vancouver District Public Library in a variety of ways, including:
Financially support major events like prizes for the Summer Reading Club and the North Shore Writers Festival.
Host fundraisers, like the Big Book Sales, that support special projects at the Library.
Volunteer at library events.
Purchase items to benefit NVDPL, like learning games for kids, reading chairs for families, book carts, and more!
Contributions to the Library
Since 1995 we have donated more than $150,000 to the North Vancouver District Public Library. The following is a list of our recent donations:
StoryLab Digital Creation Space
Activities and furniture for the children's department at all three branches
Large comfy chairs for Lynn Valley Library
Fireplace at Capilano Library
Parkgate Library study room and Capilano Library reading lounge
District Library Gallery installation equipment
Dana Irving mural in Lynn Valley Program Room
Furniture for Lynn Valley Library Children’s Department
Children’s storytime rug for Lynn Valley Library
Summer Reading Club and Trick is to Read book prizes every year
Funding the annual North Shore Writers Festival
Book shopping carts at all three locations
Executive Committee (2024)
President: Jo-Anne Chilton
Vice President: Catherine Rickey
Secretary: Marti Sevier
Treasurer: Marge Zieroth
Membership Liaison: Hin Lee
Our AGM is held once a year, at which time elections for the new executive are held. Please consider submitting your name for any of the positions.
Meetings & Minutes
Want to know what was talked about at the last Friends meeting? Check out the minutes from previous Friends of the Library meetings!
Interested in attending the next meeting? Email friendsnvdpl@gmail.com for more information.
Contact
Get in touch with us! Email friendsnvdpl@gmail.com