@ the Library
April 2011
Your monthly guide to what’s happening at the North Vancouver District Public Library
FEATURED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 2011 North Shore Writers Festival
EVENT: Aging Gracefully
This April 11 - 16 seven spectacular Canadian authors will be visiting the North Shore, speaking at the North Shore’s public libraries for the North Shore Writers Festival!
Thursday, April 7, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lynn Valley Main Library Want to optimize the health of your body and mind from the inside out? Attend this presentation with Dr. Sacha Elliot to learn what you can do to increase longetivity, enhance energy and slow down the cellular aging process.
North Vancouver District Public Library will be hosting John Furlong, Ryan Knighton and Dianne Warren! John Furlong Monday, April 11, 7:00pm Lynn Valley Main Library Ryan Knighton Wednesday, April 13, 7:00pm Lynn Valley Main Library
Free; everyone welcome. Registration required. To register, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.
BOOK TALK: The Healing Circle Thursday, April 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lynn Valley Main Library Join Dr. Rob Rutledge, radiation oncologist and author of The Healing Circle, to learn strategies for healing after a cancer diagnosis.
Dianne Warren Saturday, April 16, 2:00pm Lynn Valley Main Library All events are free but seating is limited. For more information and a full schedule, visit www.northshorewritersfestival.ca .
Dr. Rob Rutledge
Free; everyone welcome. Registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 to register.
For more information on events at your library, please see inside.
Capilano Universe Lecture Series Tuesday, April 12, 7:00pm - 8:45pm, Lynn Valley Main Library For the final presentation of the Spring 2011 Capilano Universe lecture series, Capilano University’s Dr. Stanley Greenspoon will tackle the ageold question, are we alone? Dr. Greenspoon will talk about the search for extrasolar planets and extraterrestrial life. Attend this presentation to learn about the astronomical and physical issues involved in the discovery of extrasolar planets, and the criteria for the existence of life on these planets. For more information visit www.capilanou.ca/universe . Dr. Stanley Greenspoon
Your Library: the place you want to be EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Lynn Valley Main Library Storytimes
• BabyTales (for ages 12 – 24 months) Fridays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 8 • ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months) Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 6 • StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years) Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 5 Storytimes are free, no registration is required.
Red Cedar Book Club at Lynn Valley Main Library
Each year, kids in grades 4 to 7 decide who will receive the Red Cedar Book Award by voting for best fiction and information books. Come in to Lynn Valley Main Library to pick up your reading log and start reading nominated titles so that you can vote. Free; no registration required.
Philosopher’s Café Series, presented by SFU
Third Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Vibrant street-level discussions moderated by Mark Battersby, PhD. The session on April 20 addresses the topic of conspiracy theories. How credible are conspiracy theories? How can we assess them? Everyone welcome; no registration required. Admission $5.
District Library Gallery
Drop by the second floor of the Lynn Valley Main Library to check out the exhibitions of the District Library Gallery, presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. • Suzy Stroet’s exhibition runs until April 20 • Jennifer Harwood’s oil painting exhibition, Waterworks, runs April 20 - Mary 28. Opening reception for Harwood takes place Saturday, April 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
English Conversation Corner
Mondays, 7:30pm – 8:45pm, Come and practise your English language skills with a fun group of new speakers. This program is presented in partnership with the Bahá’í of North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. Participants must have some knowledge of English.
Meet Your Mayor
Tuesday, April 26, 9:00am – 10:30am (subject to change) Drop by the fireplace area for an informal chat with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton. Free; everyone welcome. No registration required.
Computer Training:
• Intro to Email - Friday, April 15, 2:30pm – 4:00pm Learn how to set up an account and all the basics about corresponding by email at this hands-on session. Free; registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 to register. All equipment for computer classes is provided.
Parkgate Branch Library Storytimes
• BabyTales (for ages birth – 24 months) Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 2:30pm, starting April 5 • ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months) Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 6 • StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years) Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 7 Storytimes are free, no registration is required.
Red Cedar Book Club at Parkgate Branch Library
Friday, April 1 and April 15, 3:45pm - 4:30pm A book club for kids in grades 4 - 7. This group meets to discuss titles nominated for the 2010/2011 Red Cedar Book Award. Read great books and vote for your favourite. Snacks and lots of fun activities provided! Free; no registration required.
Computer Training:
• Internet Basics - Thursday, April 14, 10:00am - 11:00am Your days of being baffled by the Internet will soon be over. Learn all the basics and more at this hands-on session. Free; no registration required. For more information call 604-929-3727. All equipment for computer classes is provided.
Capilano Branch Library Storytimes
• BabyTales (for ages 12 – 24 months) Fridays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 8 • ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months) Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 5 • StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years) Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, starting April 7 Storytimes are free, no registration is required.
EVENT: Invisible Children: The Story of Roseline
Wednesday, April 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, Hear about the efforts being made to rescue child soldiers in East Africa at this engaging talk and short film presentation. Brooklyn Kemp, a student in Capilano University’s Global Stewardship program, will speak at this event and will present the film Roseline, which tells the story of a young orphaned Ugandan girl living with HIV/AIDS. Free; everyone welcome. Registration required. Call 604-987-4471 to register.
Computer Training:
• Internet Basics - Thursday, April 7, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Your days of being baffled by the Internet will soon be over. Learn all the basics and more at this hands-on session. • Intro to Email - Tuesday, April 19, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Learn how to set up an account and all the basics about corresponding by email at this hands-on session. Free; registration required. Call 604-987-4471 to register. All equipment for computer classes is provided.
Library Events at a Glance April 2011 Sunday
Monday
LV - Lynn Valley Main Library (1277 Lynn Valley Rd.) PG - Parkgate Branch Library (3675 Banff Ct.) CAP - Capilano Branch Library (3045 Highland Blvd.)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Red Cedar Book Club 3:45pm – PG
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English Conversation Corner 7:30pm – LV
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StoryTales 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP
ToddleTales 10:30am – LV
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StoryTales 10:30am – PG StoryTales 10:30am – CAP
ToddleTales 10:30am – PG
BabyTales 10:30am – LV
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BabyTales 10:30am – CAP
Internet Basics 1:30pm – CAP
BabyTales 2:00pm – PG
Aging Gracefully 7:00pm – LV
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John Furlong Presenting for North Shore Writers Festival 7:00pm – LV English Conversation Corner 7:30pm – LV
StoryTales 10:30am – LV
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ToddleTales 10:30am – LV
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Internet Basics 10:00am – PG
BabyTales 10:30am – LV
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ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP
ToddleTales 10:30am – PG
StoryTales 10:30am – PG
BabyTales 10:30am – CAP
BabyTales 2:00pm – PG
Invisible Children 7:00pm – CAP
StoryTales 10:30am – CAP
Intro to Email 2:30pm – LV
Capilano Universe 7:00pm – LV
Ryan Knighton Presenting for North Shore Writers Festival 7:00pm – LV
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Dianne Warren Presenting for North Shore Writers Festival 2:00pm – LV
Red Cedar Book Club 3:45pm – PG
North Shore Writers Festival
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English Conversation Corner 7:30pm – LV
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StoryTales 10:30am – LV
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ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP
ToddleTales 10:30am – PG
Intro to Email 1:30pm – CAP
Philosopher’s Cafe 7:00pm – LV
BabyTales 2:00pm – PG
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Easter Sunday
Easter Monday
All locations closed
All locations closed
ToddleTales 10:30am – LV
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Meet Your Mayor 9:00am – LV
ToddleTales 10:30am – LV
StoryTales 10:30am – LV
ToddleTales 10:30am – PG
ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP BabyTales 2:00pm – PG
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StoryTales 10:30am – PG
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StoryTales 10:30am – CAP
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StoryTales 10:30am – PG
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StoryTales 10:30am – CAP The Healing Circle 7:00pm – LV
Good Friday
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All locations closed
BabyTales 10:30am – LV
All locations open as usual
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Art Opening for Jennifer Harwood 2:00pm – LV
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BabyTales 10:30am – CAP
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Borrow a Blu-ray Disc! North Vancouver District Public Library has just launched a new collection of Bluray Discs.
“My test of a good novel is dreading to begin the last chapter.” - Thomas Helm
This means you can now borrow Blu-ray Discs from your District Library! The Library will still be adding regular DVDs to its collection, but now will offer a selection of Blu-ray Discs for children, teens and adults.
PUBLICATION INFO
To find Blu-ray Discs in the Library’s catalogue, simply type “blu-ray” in the catalogue search box (find our catalogue at nvdpl.bibliocommons.com). Or ask a librarian at any of our three branches.
Comments or feedback about the newsletter? We’d love to hear from you. Please email your comments to Madeline Kozak, Communications Coordinator, at kozakm@nvdpl.ca .
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