At Your Library - September to December 2012

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Welcome to the Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) fall program guide. This guide provides a comprehensive look at programs and services offered by FVRL and features season highlights.

Discover the many reading, learning and playing opportunities available at the library — all free.

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Learning a new language?

Planning a trip? Exploring other cultures? Letting your imagination whisk you away? However you plan on discovering the world, FVRL has the information you need from start to finish!

One Library Card—A World of Resources!

Your FVRL card opens the doors to fantastic free resources: • access to 1.3 million items,

Ask for Help!

Every FVRL location has friendly staff waiting to help you • research the information you need, • find the best online resources, and

• information services, • online resources,

• source photos, maps and more.

• eBooks & eAudiobooks, • world languages collection and more.

We Have it All! FVRL has the resources you need: • auto repair • arts and crafts • cooking • business startup • computers • travel • ancestry and genealogy • gardening • healthy living • retirement planning Don’t see what you’re looking for? Ask us!

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We have what you’re looking for! Information on all topics, online resources, and great staff to help you at every step along the way. Looking for ways to discover the world? Here are some great ideas to get you started!

Multilingual Collection of Cultural Treasures

Roam The Globe From The Comfort Of Home

Web-Based Language Learning Service

Travel the world and view world treasures from your home or library computer! The world’s greatest cultural treasures are now just a mouse click away.

Planning a trip? Don’t know where to start? Access reliable travel and country information from the comfort of your home through Global Road Warrior (GRW), available free to FVRL members at www.fvrl.ca.

You know the saying, “one smart cookie”? Well, this is one smart fruit! Mango Languages has joined FVRL’s lineup of online resources.

The Library of Congress and UNESCO have partnered with national libraries, universities, and museums to provide free online access to cultural treasures from around the world via The World Digital Library (WDL) at www.wdl.org.

Connecting cultures and encouraging curiosity in a global society, the WDL site can be navigated in seven world languages. It features significant primary materials from cultures around the world in multilingual format.

Now anyone can view rare manuscripts, maps, books, recordings, films, prints, and many other important culturally historic materials. Visit www.wdl.org and engage in cultural discovery.

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More than 175 countries are searchable through GRW. View photos and maps along with information about visas, climate, travel essentials, travel warnings and points of interest.

Get answers to frequently asked travel questions regarding cell phone use, email, electrical plugs, Internet, ATM’s and more!

Learn about an entire country or just a region of it. With GRW you have a free first-class ticket to discover the world without ever leaving your chair! Visit the Online Resources page at www.fvrl.ca and click on Global Road Warrior to start your journey.

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This web-based learning system offers 45 different language courses for English speakers, as well as ESL courses in 15 world languages. Mango is free to FVRL members and is available from home via www.fvrl.ca—all you need is your library card number!

Mango teaches conversational proficiency. Self-paced lessons include memory-building exercises to help you remember what you are learning in addition to critical thinking exercises, which help to intuitively understand the language.

Discover the world by learning a new language today! Visit the Online Resources page at www.fvrl.ca and click on Mango Languages to get started.

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2012 Author Reading Series for Kids and Young Adults

autumn is back to school time, and

FVRL has a great lineup of author readings for students. FVRL partners with local schools to bring classes to the library for these special events. This fall, we are hosting four writers — three for kids and one for young adults. Check your local library to find books by these great BC authors.

Linda Bailey will read from her books and share some “inside secrets” about where ideas come from and how they evolve into complete illustrated books.

For grades 2 to 4.

Fall author readings are offered to registered school groups, and space is limited. If you would like to attend with a home-schooled child, please contact your local library to see if space is available.

Carrie Mac writes novels about teen issues, crime, adventure and fantasy. She will meet with her young adult readers to talk about her books and discuss how she finds her ideas and inspiration.

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Iain Lawrence writes thrilling adventure novels for kids. The master storyteller will give an informal chat and Q&A session for his fans in grades 4 to 6.

Tanya Lloyd Kyi will give a fastpaced, inspiring presentation about people who overcame obstacles,pursued their dreams and achieved amazing things! For grades 3 to 7.

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program listings Library Agassiz Library Aldergrove Library Boston Bar Library Brookswood Library Chilliwack Library City of Langley Library Clearbrook Library Fort Langley Library George Mackie Library Hope Library Ladner Pioneer Library Maple Ridge Public Library Mission Library MSA Centennial Library Mount Lehman Library Muriel Arnason Library Murrayville Library Pitt Meadows Public Library Terry Fox Library Tsawwassen Library Walnut Grove Library White Rock Library Yale Library Yarrow Library

Region Agassiz The Langleys Boston Bar The Langleys Chilliwack The Langleys Abbotsford The Langleys Delta Hope Delta Maple Ridge Mission Abbotsford Abbotsford The Langleys The Langleys Pitt Meadows Port Coquitlam Delta The Langleys White Rock Yale Chilliwack

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HOW TO REGISTER

FVRL programs are offered free of charge.

Please refer to program listings. Unless otherwise noted, programs are offered on a drop-in basis. For other programs, registration is appreciated. To reserve your place for a registered program, please contact the library where the program is taking place. Visit the library in person, or contact us by phone.

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Future of Libraries and cities Thomas Frey with Google Futurist

Author of the 2011 book Communicating with the Future, Futurist Speaker Thomas Frey is a powerful visionary who is revolutionizing our thinking about the future.

With his rare blend of reality-based thinking and clear-minded visualization of the future of libraries and cities, futurist Thomas Frey will address four timely topics: 1.

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A Technology-Driven Future Cities of the Future Libraries of the Future Cities and Libraries—Preparing Together for the Future.

He also will guide interactive breakout sessions to provide opportunities to discuss the implications that will affect decisions we make.

Come to learn, stretch your imagination, and join the discussion.

Date & Time Tuesday, October 23, 2012 7:30 am – 9 am—Registration & Continental Buffet 9 am – 4 pm—Conference

Location Coast Hotel & Convention Centre Langley 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC, V3A 7N2

Futurist Thomas Frey • Executive Director and Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute • Frey works closely with his Board of Visionaries to develop original research studies, which enables him to speak about translating trends into unique opportunities • As part of the celebrity speaking circuit, his talks have captivated audiences ranging from high level government officials to executives in Fortune 500 companies.

• Frey has inspired inventors and other revolutionary thinkers, and has been referred to as the “Father of Invention” and the “Dean of Futurists.”

• Before launching the DaVinci Institute, he spent 15 years at IBM as an engineer and designer where he received over 270 awards, more than any other IBM engineer.

Cost Who Should Attend

Registration includes continental buffet, lunch and breaks Individual—$179 per person Group of 5 – 9 people—$159 per person Group of 10 or more—$149 per person Visit www.fvrlevents.com for more information.

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• Local government leaders • Library leaders • Education and community partners • Business Leaders • Anyone interested in stretching their imagination about the future

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Have a Love Affair with Culture This Fall Whatever your passion or curiosity, indulge it during Culture Days, Canada’s annual countrywide celebration of arts and culture from Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30.

Join us for Culture Days activities at various FVRL locations. Enjoy various free displays, demonstrations, and interactive programs.

Visit www.culturedays.ca for a full listing of community events and to learn more about the movement.

Agassiz Library • Picture Our World Saturday, Sep 29, 11 am – 1 pm Aldergrove Library • Knitters & Quilters Exhibit Friday, Sep 28, 11 am – 4 pm Brookswood Library • Cultural Tea Friday, Sep 28, 1 pm - 3 pm • Cultural Storytime Friday, Sep 28, 10:30 am – 11 am Fort Langley Library • Yarn Bombing & Book Craft Friday, Sep 28, 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, Sep 29, 10 am – 4 pm Hope Library • Write! A Community Collaborative Writing Project Friday, Sep 28, 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, Sep 29, 10 am – 5 am Sunday, Sep 30, 10 am – 5 am

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Ladner Pioneer Library • Art display Friday, Sep 28, 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, Sep 29, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Sep 30, 2 pm – 5 pm

Tsawwassen Library • Art Display Friday, Sep 28, 11 am – 4 pm Saturday, Sep 29, 10 am – 5 pm Sunday, Sep 30, 2 pm – 5 pm

Maple Ridge Public Library • Time to Tell: Dialogue Around Culture Friday, Sep 28, 1 pm – 3 pm

Walnut Grove Library • Explore Culture @ Walnut Grove Library Saturday, Sep 29, 2 pm – 4 pm

Mission Library • Manga Village Saturday, Sep 29, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm • Dinosaur Stomp Puppet Show Saturday, Sep 29, 11 am - 12 pm

White Rock Library • Outside the Box Friday, Sep 28, 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, Sep 29, 10 am – 4 pm • Hand Applique Quilting Demonstration Friday, Sep 28, 1 pm – 4 pm • Learn to Play Chess Saturday, Sep 29, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Muriel Arnason Library • Asian Paper Lantern Crafts Saturday, Sep 29, 2 pm – 4 pm Terry Fox Library • Cariboo Gold Rush and Story of Barkerville Saturday, Sep 29, 1 pm – 3 pm • Exploring Music and Colours Babytime Friday, Sep 28, 10:15 am – 10:40 am

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More at your library...

Making Checkout Easier at FVRL! Did you know that when a library staff member checks out a customer’s books about 80% of the transaction involves staff pushing and pulling a book back and forth across a desk, lining it up with a barcode and scanning it? That doesn’t leave a lot of time for us to interact with you, the customer!

In the past five years, the use of the library has increased exponentially. Checkout, renewals and holds requests are now at all-time highs. To handle such high use, FVRL is continually exploring smarter and more efficient ways to check materials in and out, and move holds through the system.

The use of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology will make it possible to achieve all these goals! We are beginning to place RFID tags in our collection. This is being done to increase staff efficiency and make it easier for you to use the library.

We will be tagging our entire collection of 1.3 million items over the next few years—the collection at our new Pitt Meadows Library collection has already been completed and the new Abbotsford Collegiate library is next. As we change to RFID at our libraries customers can expect faster checkout times along with speedier returns and holds processing.

Small Business Week Celebrating Canadian Entrepreneurship Small and medium-sized businesses are the engine of the Canadian economy. They make up 99.8% of all companies and employ over 60% of private sector workers. Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to celebrate Small Business Week (October 14 to 20) by attending a seminar on importing commercial goods into Canada. The seminars, hosted at the library, will be presented by a Canadian Border Services Agency senior trade officer.

Clearbrook Library Thursday, Oct 11 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Wednesday, Oct 17 7 pm – 8:30 pm

George Mackie Library Wednesday, Oct 17 7 pm – 8:30 pm

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Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Oct 18 7 pm – 8:30 pm

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Travel BookLists Armchair Travel

The World Around Us

Canadian Pie Will Ferguson

The Grandest Challenge: Taking Life-Saving Science From Lab to Village Abdallah Daar & Peter Singer

Paris in Love: A Memoir Eloisa James The Shakespeare Guide to Italy: Retracing the Bard’s Unknown Travels Richard Paul Roe Four Seasons in Rome: On Twins, Insomnia, and the Biggest Funeral in the History of the World Anthony Doerr Beijing Time Michael Robert Dutton Barcelona, the Great Enchantress Robert Hughes First Stop in the New World: Mexico City, the Capital of the 21st Century David Lida London: The Biography Peter Ackroyd

The Sacred Headwaters: The Fight to Save the Stikine, Skeena, and Nass Wade Davis Turing’s Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe George Dyson The Song of the Ape: Understanding the Languages of Chimpanzees Andrew R. Halloran How Bad are Bananas? The Carbon Footprint of Everything Mike Berners-Lee Dog, Inc.: The Uncanny Inside Story of Cloning Man’s Best Friend John Woestendiek The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us Christopher F. Chabris & Daniel J. Simons Long for This World: The Strange Science of Immortality Jonathan Weiner

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Abbotsford Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way Abbotsford, bc v2t 6n4 Phone 604-859-7814 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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Abbotsford Community Library opening Late 2012 MSA Centennial Library will close its doors for the last time in early November. Both the collection and staff will relocate to the beautiful new 11,000 square foot Abbotsford Community Library at 33355 Bevan Avenue. Scheduled to open late November, the public library will share space with the newly renamed Abbotsford Senior Secondary School (previously Abbotsford Collegiate). Along with the Sweeney Neighbourhood Centre, the complex will provide a wealth of community services. Watch for upcoming events at our new location.

MSA Centennial Library 33660 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, bc v2s 2b9 Phone 604-853-1753 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Mount Lehman Library 5875 Mt. Lehman Road Abbotsford, bc v4x 1v5 Phone 604-856-4988 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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All programs are drop-in and free of charge unless otherwise noted. Call or visit your library to sign up for registered programs.

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abbotsford Everyone Reading Buddies

Book Sale

Happy Diwali!

• Clearbrook Library

• Clearbrook Library

• Rick Hansen Secondary School 31150 Blueridge Drive Saturday, Nov 3, 11 am – 2 pm

Your little buddy is waiting for you!

Pass along your love of reading to a child in grades 1 to 4 for whom reading is difficult. Spend one hour per week reading, talking, playing a game or drawing with your little buddy to help encourage literacy and the love of reading. Big buddy volunteers can be anyone 15 years and older. Sign up or learn more by visiting the Children and Teen’s Department or calling 604-8597814 ext 229. Reading Buddies is a joint partnership between the Clearbrook Library and Literacy Matters Abbotsford.

• Saturday, Oct 20 10 am – 4 pm • Sunday, Oct 21 10 am – 3 pm The Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries invite you to their fall book sale. Find great bargains on gently used books to add to your home library. There are books in all genres, for people of all ages.

Funds raised benefit programs, equipment and collections for the Abbotsford Libraries.

Celebrate light over darkness, happiness and good fortune at the Festival of Lights. Enjoy crafts, entertainment, refreshments and more with family and friends at this popular community event.

Sponsored by the Clearbrook Library, Abbotsford Community Services and Rick Hansen Secondary School.

Clearbrook Library Tours • Clearbrook Library Saturday, Sep 1 – Monday, Dec 31 The Clearbrook Library offers tours to groups. For adult groups call 604-859-7814 ext 224. For children’s/teen groups call 604-859-7814 ext 229.

Adults Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries—Join in the Fun! • First Tuesday of the month.

Fundraising, assisting at events and advocating all benefit our community libraries, but are only a part of the Friends of the Libraries’ activities. Fun, socializing and networking is a big component of being a Friend of the Abbotsford Libraries. Chatting at meetings over tasty refreshments, enjoying guest speakers, book sharing, and more, make being a Friend an attractive volunteer opportunity. Come and find out for yourself. The Friends meet on the first Tuesday of the month, usually at the Clearbrook Library. Phone 604-859-7814 ext 232 for more information. The Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries is 20 years old (1992-2012). Their generous support throughout the years is much appreciated.

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abbotsford Adults Get Connected—Basic Computer & Internet Training

Poetry Night With the MSA Poets Potpourri Society

Downloading eBooks—Get the Low Down!

• Clearbrook Library Saturday, Sep 1 – Monday, Dec 31

• Clearbrook Library Mondays, Sep 10, Oct 15 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• Clearbrook Library Tuesday, Sep 11 2 pm – 3 pm • MSA Centennial Library Tuesday, Sep 18 7 pm – 8 pm

Are you looking to get some basic computer training? The Clearbrook Library offers computer and Internet skills training sessions on an ongoing basis. Groups are small with approximately 3 to 4 people and sessions last about an hour. Visit the Information Desk for more information or to register.

Join the MSA Poets Potpourri Society to celebrate International Literacy Day on Sep 10 and for their regular poetry night on Oct 15. The Society offers evenings of inspiration from the pens of local poets. An open mic is available to both members and public who wish to read their work. Guest writers will share insight into their work and the art of writing.

Out of Africa—Volunteering and Travelling • Clearbrook Library Wednesday, Sep 12 7 pm – 8 pm Dr. R.J. Lewis shares his fascinating experiences in Malawi and Mozambique, highlighting the challenges of improving human and animal health in these countries. He will finish with a sweeping visual safari of a week of travel in central Namibia.

Dr. Lewis, formerly the Chief Veterinary Officer with the BC Ministry of Agriculture, is a prodigious traveller. He has volunteered with Uniterra (CIDAsponsored) to assist with a proposal to establish a School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Malawi.

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Take the latest best selling books with you when you are on the go with your portable device. With FVRL to Go, accessed through the FVRL website, you can download a diverse selection of books 24/7, all for free. At this informative group session, our staff will demonstrate downloading procedures and answer questions you may have.

Registration appreciated.

Explore the World of Cinema • Clearbrook Library Tuesdays, Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27 2 pm – 4 pm Join our group of movie buffs and watch the greatest new films from around the world. Contact the library at 604-859-7814 ext 224 to find out what is showing. Refreshments provided.

Travels With Your Camera • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Nov 8 7 pm – 8 pm Photography wiz Tamara Okoti returns to speak on shooting and troubleshooting while travelling with your camera. Registration appreciated.

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abbotsford Adults Author Visit— Paola Gianturco • Clearbrook Library Monday, Oct 1 7 pm – 8 pm An unheralded grandmothers’ movement is changing the world!

Join Paola Gianturco, author of “Grandmother Power: a Global Phenomenon”. She will read from her new book which profiles activist grandmothers in 15 countries on five continents.

The Road to Riches?

Barkerville and the Cariboo Gold Rush

Importing Commercial Goods into Canada • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Oct 11 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Clearbrook Library Saturday, Nov 3 2 pm – 4 pm What lay in store for the gold seekers who followed the trail to Barkerville? Join historian, John Mitchell, as he picks up the story of the Cariboo Gold Rush and Barkerville, the boom town at its centre. Learn what life was like in Barkerville during the rough-and-tumble gold rush days.

Registration appreciated.

Join a senior officer from the Canada Border Services Agency and learn about the rules and regulations for importing, including tariff classification, origin and valuation. Entrepreneurs and small business owners will not want to miss this informative program. This program is presented as part of Small Business Week.

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Clearbrook Library Teen Advisory Group • Clearbrook Library Third Wednesday of the month.

6 pm – 8 pm

you’re it!

Clearbrook Library’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) advises and helps plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services. Members serve the library by staffing youth programs, serving as school liaisons and acting as the library’s representatives and ambassadors in the broader teen community. There are always snacks and fun times!

TAG members play a valuable role in the library and the Abbotsford community. Membership looks great on resumes and college applications.

Volunteer hours are granted for regularly attending monthly meetings and all TAG events.

Membership is open to all teenagers in Abbotsford. If you’d like to join, simply attend the next meeting or visit the library to pick up an application.

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abbotsford Kids Family Storytime • MSA Centennial Library Wednesdays, Sep 5 ­– Oct 31 10:30 am – 11 am • Clearbrook Library Thursdays, Sep 6 – Dec 20 10:30 am – 11 am Drop in for a half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs suitable for children of all ages. Storytime offers an enjoyable group experience and a chance to develop listening skills, self-control and love of reading.

Enchanted Evening Storytimes

Homeschooler’s Tea • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Sep 20 2 pm – 3 pm

• Clearbrook Library Mondays, Sep 17 – Dec 10 7 pm – 7:30 pm Imaginations roam with bedtime stories at the library where books, puppets and songs entertain wee ones at the end of the day. Children are welcome to wear their pj’s and bring along a favourite stuffie for this cozy storytime. For kids ages 2 to 6.

Library is closed Oct 8 and Nov 12.

You’re invited to a tea party! Sip and snack while we introduce the services and resources we offer to those who teach and learn at home. Let us know how we can better assist your educational endeavors. For all home-schooled children and teens and their parents and teachers. Register

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Build Your Own Robotics with LEGO—For Young Engineers • Clearbrook Library Sundays, Sep 16, Sep 23 1 pm – 3 pm Knowledgeable instructors guide kids through building their own LEGO robotics. Materials are supplied.

Sunday, Sep 16: kids ages 7 – 12 can build their own remote control vehicles and other fun structures and learn how to use alternative energy to make them work!

Reading Buddies Hey kids! Need a reading buddy? Spend 1 hour a week reading and playing games with your big buddy. For struggling readers in grades 1-4. To learn more or sign up call the Children’s Department at 604-859-7814 ext 229.

Sunday, Sep 23: kids ages 9 – 14 can design and program LEGO robots.

Make your robot do cool stuff by programming it yourself!

Space is limited. Register by Sep 14.

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abbotsford Kids Kids’ Days Off Movies • Clearbrook Library Fridays, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 9 1:30 pm Looking for something to do with the whole family on Pro-D days?

Come to the library for a family movie matinee. Call the library to find out which movie is playing.

Globe-Trotting Thursdays • Clearbrook Library Thursdays, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Come travel with us to far-away lands with stories, songs, crafts and snacks. For children ages 6 to 11. Register by Oct 1.

Spooktacular Halloween Party

‘Trick or Treat’ Halloween Family Storytime

• Clearbrook Library Wednesday, Oct 24 7 pm – 7:45 pm

• Clearbrook Library Saturday, Oct 27 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Kids, ages 7 and up, are invited to the library for some spooky Halloween fun and special storytime. Wear your costume...if you dare!

Boo! Kids, ages 2 to 6, are invited to wear costumes and join us for some fun Halloween stories, puppets, songs and treats!

Babytime

Author Linda Bailey

• Clearbrook Library Tuesdays, Nov 6 – Nov 27 10:30 am – 11 am

• MSA Centennial Library Thursday, Oct 25 1 pm Children’s author Linda Bailey reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Picture Book Club

Author Iain Lawrence

• MSA Centennial Library Tuesdays, Oct 9, 16, 23 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

• Clearbrook Library Library Friday, Oct 26 1 pm

Kids, ages 5 to 8, are invited to get in the picture with this very special book club! Listen to wonderful stories from the library’s collection.

Crafts add to the fun. Register by Oct 6.

Children’s author Iain Lawrence reads from his novels. See page 4 for details.

Literacy begins on the lap of a parent or caregiver. Bring your baby, ages 0 to 23 months, to the library for Babytime. As you sing, rhyme and tell stories, your baby will develop listening skills and an interest in and love of words.

Drop in for this great social and learning opportunity for both baby and caregiver!

Family Christmas Special • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Dec 13 7 pm – 7:45 pm ’Tis the holiday season!

Celebrate at the library with stories, crafts, snacks and good fun! The whole family, young or old, is invited.

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agassiz AGASSIZ LIBRARY

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Serving the residents of the District of Kent and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs.

International Literacy Day

7140 Cheam Ave Agassiz, bc v0m 1a0 Phone 604-796-9510 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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• Agassiz Library Tuesday, Sep 4 – Saturday, Sep 8 10 am – 5 pm The week before International Literacy Day on Sep 8, Agassiz Library will have a display on the power of supporting literacy projects around the world. At that table, our Friends of the Library will collect donations for UNICEF and match the donation to purchase a “School-in-a-box”.

Monies collected for this program help children in need of educational support as a result of local disaster or civil unrest. Help make sure the power of words goes around the world

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Agassiz Library Society: Friends of the Library • Agassiz Library Last Thursday of the month.

6:30 pm – 8 pm If you are looking for something great to volunteer at, join a meeting of the Agassiz Library Friends. This is an active group of people who do all kinds of things to support their library and its services for the communities of Agassiz-Harrison. Events such as the Annual Quiz Night, Boot & Book Sale, Special Days Calendar, Christmas Pictures at the Library are some of the ways they offer their efforts. Please note that the Dec meeting date is to be confirmed.

Lego Buildup Week

• Agassiz Library Wednesday, Sep 19 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Learn the lingo, make a hat, eat some pirate food and listen to a pirate story or two. Don’t miss this annual celebration! Whatever your age, come to the library and practice your pirate talk.

Agassiz Library Book Club: Hooked on Books

• Agassiz Library Tuesday, Nov 20 – Friday, Nov 23 10 am – 8 pm Lego Buildup Week is better than ever! Bring your newest and craziest Lego creation to display in the library during Lego Buildup Week. There will be awards for all participants on Awards Day, Saturday, Nov 24. All ages welcome.

• Agassiz Library Fourth Wednesday of the month.

6:30 pm – 8 pm Join us for a season of great reading and book discussions. You will read books you may not have thought to read and chat with lively folks. This casual and fun book club will have you hooked from the first meeting!

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agassiz Everyone Lego Buildup Awards Day • Agassiz Library Saturday, Nov 24 1 pm – 2 pm Your Lego build is special and today you will get an award for it. Stay after the awards as we do something new and maybe record breaking—we are going to make some Lego words to tell a little story. Bring your family and friends to celebrate another great Lego Buildup!

Picture Our World • Agassiz Library Saturday, Sep 29 1 pm – 5 pm Celebrate Culture Days at the Agassiz Library. We will be making pictographs in the style of our friends from our sister village in Mali, Africa. Using earthy materials, we will produce dioramas like the ones we have on display from the Commune of Sanankoro Djitmotou. Materials supplied.

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Christmas Pictures with Crackle

Christmas Cheer Week • Agassiz Library Tuesday, Dec 18 – Saturday, Dec 22 10 am – 8 pm

• Agassiz Library Saturday, Dec 15 11 am – 4 pm We’ve got a tree and a library crow—all we need now is your child’s smiling face! Join in this Agassiz tradition and bring your child to the library and have their picture taken with Crackle the crow. The free photo will be presented to you in a special keepsake card. Sponsored by Agassiz Library Society Friends of the Library. All ages welcome.

Come for a little peace from the hustle and bustle of the season.

There is something cheery happening everyday this week at the library. Join us for music by local singers and musicians, gift-making, and our traditional library hot apple cider and real fruit cake. All ages welcome.

Extreme Traveller: Chris Cooper

Travelling Wild at Your Library: North to Alaska

• Agassiz Library Thursday, Oct 18 7 pm – 8 pm

• Agassiz Library Wednesday, Nov 14 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Chris Cooper and his wife, Barbara, share their grand voyage of the British Isles in a Montreal voyageur canoe. Their paddle around the Shetland Islands was met with breathtaking landscapes, and connections with other paddlers, including some from the United Kingdom.

Join Wild Earth Photography’s Johnny and Anna Beach as they take us on a multimedia trip north to Alaska. We have seen the reality TV version, now, through Johnny’s lens, lets visit the real Alaska. The sights and sounds are riveting as seen from the camera lens of this travelling family.

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agassiz Everyone Tame Technology Week Computer Lessons

eReader Workshop

• Agassiz Library Tuesday, Oct 9 & Saturday, Oct 13 10 am – 8 pm

• Agassiz Library Wednesday, Oct 10 7 pm – 8 pm

Come to the library for one-on-one customized computer lessons. Learn what you want—email, Internet or how to manage things on your computer.

You name it, we'll teach it. Choose to learn on your personal laptop or on a library computer. Call or visit the library to book your 45 minute session.

Become the master of your eReader! Learn to how to borrow free eBooks from the library and more.

Bring your device - Kobo, iPad, Nook, Sony, smart phone, laptop...we will help you get reading! Come and learn about digital books. All ages welcome.

More Than Games and Texting • Agassiz Library Wednesday, Oct 10 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Kids are invited to a special afternoon that will take their technology skills beyond the usual boring old games and endless texting. There will be a little tech safety info thrown in for good measure along with some cool stuff to take home. If you are old enough to use a computer or device, and young enough to be in school, you are welcome to join in.

Staying in Touch Using Cool Technology • Agassiz Library Thursday, Oct 11 7 pm – 8 pm Learn how you can keep your family and friends close with technology. Bring your device to this workshop if you have one. Handouts will supplied so you can remember it all when you get home! All ages welcome.

ONGOING BOOK SALE Find gently used books, magazines, CD music, and DVD’s.

We have great prices, every day!

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Author Carrie Mac

My Storytimes

• Agassiz Library Tuesday, Oct 23 10 am

• Agassiz Library Fridays, Sep 21 – Dec 14 10:15 am – 11 am

Teen author Carrie Mac reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Preschoolers own the morning in the library. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas—anyone with a little one is welcome to join Crackle the library crow and Miss Terrill at their library for storytime.

There will be plenty of books to read, songs to sing, jokes to tell, activities and special guests.

Refreshments will be offered.

Kid’s Night : The Not-SoSpooky Halloween • Agassiz Library Tuesday, Oct 30 6:30 pm – 8 pm It’s the night before Halloween and we are going to do some crafts, games and listen to a story or two. Dress up and take home a scary treat or two. All ages welcome.

Remembrance • Agassiz Library Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012 10 am – 11 am

Ballet Day! • Agassiz Library Saturday, Oct 27 1 pm – 3 pm There is an inner ballet dancer in many children! Bring that dancer out to play on a Saturday afternoon. Dress like a dancer, enjoy some stories, crafts, and dance with a real ballerina. Tutus supplied! For kids ages 7 and up.

Join veteran, Jim Harris, as he spends time with local children, offering an engaging talk and conversation on the past, present and future of Remembrance Day. For kids ages 9 and up.

All programs are drop-in and free of charge unless otherwise noted. Call or visit your library to sign up for registered programs.

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Boston Bar BOSTON BAR LIBRARY

Everyone

Kids

Box 400 Boston Bar Elementary School 47643 Old Boston Bar Road Boston Bar, bc v0k 1c0 Phone 604-867-8847

Christmas Crafting at the Library!

Thanksgiving Story and Craft Event • Boston Bar Library Thursday, Oct 4 6 pm – 7 pm

Tuesday

1 – 5 5:30 – 7:30

• Boston Bar Library Tuesdays, Dec 4 & 11 3:45 pm – 5 pm

Thursday

1 – 5 5:30 – 7:30

Everyone is invited to come make a special holiday craft or a gift for someone special!

Join us at the library for a special Thanksgiving story, craft session and other fun activities.

Halloween Fun in Boston Bar! • Boston Bar Library Tuesday, Oct 30 6 pm – 7 pm Come join us for a hauntingly good time at the library!

Christmas in your PJs! • Boston Bar Library Thursday, Dec 13 6 pm – 7 pm Come listen to stories, sing songs and have some cookies and hot cocoa! Bring a favorite stuffy—tell us why it’s special and you will get a small gift!

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Everyone

45860 First Avenue Chilliwack, bc v2p 7k1 Phone 604-792-1941

Homeschooled @ Yarrow Library

Yarrow Library 10th Anniversary Celebration

• Yarrow Library Thursdays, Sep 27, Oct 25 Nov 29 10 am – 11 am

• Yarrow Library Saturday, Oct 20 10:30 am – 3 pm

Homeschooling families are invited to monthly sessions with Jacque Garden, our Outreach Librarian.

Jacque will be conducting information sessions to help meet your educational and literacy needs.

Let us show you how the Yarrow Library can be your community learning centre for all ages.

The Yarrow Library is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in October and staff are hosting a big party to celebrate! Library Lady, Ms. Wanda, will give a 30 minute storytime at 10:30 am and Susan Barclay-Nichols from Chilliwack Community Services will feature a special craft from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. The celebration will end with a special musical presentation from Mr. I. and the Rainbow Singers from 1 – 2 pm. Cake and refreshments will be served all day. There will be balloons, contests and lots of fun!

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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YARROW LIBRARY 4670 Community Street Yarrow, bc v2r 5e1 Phone 604-823-4664 Tuesday

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Canadian Library Month: Yarrow Library Customer Appreciation Week • Yarrow Library Tuesday, Oct 16 – Saturday, Oct 20 Yarrow is celebrating Canadian Library Month in October and is hosting a Customer Appreciation Week. Yarrow is fortunate to have a library in their community where everyone can access wonderful library materials, online resources and experience diverse programming. Libraries are more than just books, libraries put on many programs throughout the year for all ages. Yarrow Library Customer Appreciation Week will include a preschool storytime, tween/teen program, adult book club and finish off with a 10th Anniversary Party! Say “I Love My Library” by coming out to these great programs.

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Book Sale Blitz • Chilliwack Library Saturday, Nov 3 10 am – 4 pm The Friends of the Chilliwack Library invite you to a book sale blitz. All books are $5 a bag (bags provided).

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Yarrow Library Christmas Open House

Quiz Night

• Yarrow Library Thursday, Dec 13 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm

• Chilliwack Library Friday, Oct 12 7 pm – 10 pm

Join staff for some Christmas cheer at the library’s Christmas Open House.

Enjoy some festive refreshments and guitar music provided by local musician Helmut Froese. He will offer two performances, from 1:30 pm – 4 pm with 2:30 to 3 pm sing-along for children and again from 6 pm – 7:30 pm.

No trivia is too trivial! Test your memory at the Friends of the Library’s 9th Annual Quiz Night.

Come for a fun evening of laughter, groans and a chance to win the famous “Smarty Pants Award”!

Win door prizes or buy tickets for the gift basket raffle. Bring your group of eight, or come alone and join others to form a team. Tickets for this popular event are $13 per person which includes a snack.

Tickets will be available starting September 10 from the Customer Service Desk.

International Games Day Event • Yarrow Library Saturday, Nov 3 11 am – 4 pm More than 1,400 libraries in the US and Canada will showcase gaming programs and services as part of the American Library Association’s International Gaming Day @ Your Library. Bring grandma, grandpa and the kids and take a new look at what your library has to offer. It just might surprise you! No longer just a place for books, the library is a gathering place for all ages and hosts regular gaming programs, including Rated T for Teen and Yarrow-Chilliwack Games Guild. Video games now attract all generations of users. Systems like the Microsoft Xbox and Nintendo Wii offer games ranging from bowling to tennis to race car driving and appeal to all family members—from kids to grandparents. If you prefer more traditional gaming, board games like chess are still available to play. Gaming is yet another example of how a new format can fulfill the desire to learn, play and yes, read at your library.

You can learn more at www.ilovelibraries.org/gaming.

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Conversation Circles • Yarrow Library Thursdays, Sep 27, Oct 11, 25, Nov 8, 22, Dec 6 6:30 pm – 8 pm • Chilliwack Library Mondays, Sep 24 – Dec 3 7 pm – 8:30 pm Are you an adult trying to improve your spoken English? Would you like to meet new friends in the community? Yarrow Library and Chilliwack Library in partnership with Chilliwack Community Services host free Conversation Circles. Contact the library for more information.

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chilliwack Adults Friends Of The Chilliwack Library • Chilliwack Library First Wednesday of the month.

2 pm – 3 pm Join the Friends group and support the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects and programs.

The Puzzle Sale, the Pet Parade and Quiz Night are all successful Friends initiatives. New friends are always welcome!

Technology Thursdays • Chilliwack Library Thursdays, Sep 6 – Nov 1 First Thursday of the month.

2 pm – 3 pm Do you have questions about downloading library books on your eReader, or need help with FVRL online databases? Come to the library for assistance with your library related technology questions. Please register at the information desk.

Author Reading: Andrea Lister—Commitment To Caring: Chilliwack Hospital Auxilary’s 100 Years, 1911-2011 • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Sep 18 7 pm – 8:30 pm Writer and historian Andrea Lister follows the generations of determined women who fundraised, sewed, canned, and knitted to establish Chilliwack’s first hospital.

These women supported the hospital and their community for 100 years, through wars, depression, recession and social change.

Andrea Lister holds a BA in history from UBC and is the editor of the British Columbia History Journal.

She is also the direct descendant of Mrs. Julia Grossman, one of the founding members of the Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary.

Yarrow Library Book Club • Yarrow Library Third Thursday of the month.

6:30 pm – 7:45 pm Join library staff for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books will change monthly and copies are provided by the library.

New members are welcome to join at any time.

Aromatica Tea Workshop and Tasting • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Sep 25 2 pm – 3:30 pm Did you know that tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water? Join Kim Self from Aromatica Fine Teas in Chilliwack for a brief survey on the history and culture of tea, with emphasis on its arrival and development in North America. Self will discuss the different kinds of tea, including white, green, oolong, black and the most popular herbals and along with proper brewing methods for the best cup. Samples will be offered for tasting.

History of the Yarrow Library The Yarrow Library celebrates 10 years in its current location in October. Its rich history reaches back 65 years to 1947 when Julia and Jack Wittenberg opened a two-shelf library in their Jewelry and Watch Repair shop. Prior to that, the area’s library service was provided by periodical visits from the FVRL Book Van. The Wittenberg’s vision of creating more readers within the community was realized as the tiny library developed into a community gathering place. The Yarrow Library eventually expanded and reopened October 1, 1977 in the Yarrow Community Centre with Community Librarian Gail Berger at the helm. Both the centre and the library underwent extensive renovations in 2001. Over the years much has changed about the Yarrow Library including location, collection and resources offered but the heart of the library still embodies the Wittenberg’s vision of bringing the community together to celebrate reading.

Sawatsky, Lorna. “Building the Community, Exploring the World: Julia and Jack Wittenberg.” In Village of Unsettled Yearnings,

edited by Leonard N. Neufeldt, 237-243. Victoria BC: TouchWood 2002.

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chilliwack Adults Chilliwack Library Book Club

Mature Drivers Re-Examination

• Chilliwack Library Fourth Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Chilliwack Library Thursday, Oct 11 1:30 pm – 3 pm

Join the Chilliwack Library Book Club and Librarian Jennifer Douglas for lively discussions of selected titles. Chosen books change monthly and copies are provided by the library. New members are welcome to join at any time! Please note there will be no meeting in December.

Do you feel it’s time to look at your driving? Has a friend or family member expressed concerns? Have you been called for re-examination? Learn how you can continue to drive safely by attending this workshop with John DeMartin, driver examiner for ICBC. Review your driving, brush up on your knowledge and make a plan of action to help you stay on the road. Registration required.

An Epic Cycle Ride: The 2011 Paris/Brest/Paris 1200 Randonneuring Brevet • Chilliwack Library Wednesday, Oct 3 7 pm – 8:30 pm Join Gary Baker, one of 39 riders from BC to attempt the 2011 Paris-Brest-Paris 1200km Brevet, as he speaks to the history of his personal trials, tribulations and highs of participating in this event.

The PBP, first held in the 1890’s, was the impetus for the Tour de France. This international race, held every four years, challenges 5000 qualified amateur riders physically and mentally, as they attempt to complete the race within the 90 hour time limit. The presentation will include a DVD documentary prepared by event organizers.

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Songs That Won The War • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Nov 6 2 pm – 3 pm Reminisce with Jack Kopstein and Dog Mountain Dixie as they play well-known tunes from World War I and World War II. Adults and seniors are welcome to step back in time as we commemorate Remembrance Day with songs and memories from this era. Jack Kopstein is a Chilliwack musician, historian and author with 35 years of service as a musician and conductor in the Canadian Forces.

Historic Barkerville: BC’s Gold Rush Town

Ancestry.com Library Edition: Search for Your Roots

• Chilliwack Library Saturday, Oct 20 2 pm – 4 pm

• Chilliwack Library Wednesday, Nov 7 7 pm – 8:30 pm

BC historian John Mitchell returns with his new presentation, The Cariboo Gold Rush and the Story of Barkerville. Mitchell will trace the history of Barkerville, the town that grew almost overnight as gold seekers from around the world arrived to strike it rich in the Cariboo. From its heyday as a gold rush boom town at the end of the Cariboo Wagon Road, Barkerville declined into a ghost town but is now the largest historic site in British Columbia.

Join us as we explore the Ancestry. com Library Edition database with genealogical expert Carolyn Paisley and computer expert Shawna Kristin. Learn techniques and tricks that will help you navigate your way through this free database and become better acquainted with your family history.

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sign language for parents and babies

Author Theresa Chevalier: Historical Fiction—So Much More Than Entertainment • Yarrow Library Saturday, Nov 10 1 pm – 2:30 pm Join local award winning author Theresa Chevalier at the Yarrow Library as she discusses how historical fiction is so much more than entertainment. Learn how through reading historical fictions we can become emotionally involved with the past. Chevalier is the author of Shameful Innocence, an intense thought provoking drama set in Russia during WWI, and Green Hell, an adventure-suspense set in the wild untamed South american jungles.

Both novels feature the incredible and unimaginable Mennonite’s journey for survival and freedom.

Registration required.

Christmas Cheer • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Dec 4 2 pm – 3:30 pm Join Fraser Valley musician Jeff Bowman for enjoyable Christmas favourites. Adults and seniors are invited to relax with a cup of hot apple cider while Bowman entertains you with his music.

Sign, Say and Play • Chilliwack Library Saturdays, Nov 17 – Dec 01 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Baby Signs Adult Workshop • Chilliwack Library Wednesday, Nov 14 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend this introductory program designed to get you ready for the three part Sign, Say and Play program that will be offered at the library starting November 17. At this adult workshop, you will learn: • the history and research behind the Baby Signs Program • the benefits for you and your baby

Bring your baby, aged 6 months to 2.5 years, and join us for a three week session of Sign, Say and Play! These classes are an excellent way to practice signing. Once a week we will get together, sing songs, read, dance and learn new signs. You will get encouragement, instruction and one-on-one support from a qualified instructor in order to keep signing and make sure you have the right approach. Come on out, socialize, have fun and learn some signs!

The three-week program: • teaches signing through fun games with BeeBo the Baby Signs Bear

• when to begin signing with your baby • how to teach your baby to sign 16 starter signs • effective ways to teach signs at home

• provides signing practice through delightful Baby Signs songs • brings families together to share their signing experiences

• what to expect as your baby transitions from signs to speech All this will happen through handouts, talks, videos and interactive games. This workshop is recommended for parents and caregivers of children ages 0 to 2.5 years. Please do not bring your child to this workshop, as it is solely geared towards adults.

• teaches signs from everyday themes such mealtime, bedtime, bath time, pets, park and getting dressed • answers questions about how signing can benefit you and your baby’s development

Registration required for each programs.

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Fall Kick-Off Event • Yarrow Library Saturday, Sep 15 11 am – 12:30 pm Get crafty at the Yarrow Library!

Join Susan Barclay Nichols from Chilliwack Community Services for a special beginning to our tween and teen craft series. During the year, we’ll be making everything from paper crafts to fabric crafts and hair and body care products.

For tweens and teens in grades 5 and up. Registration required.

Games Night

Genshiken

• Chilliwack Library Second Thursday of the month.

5 pm – 8:30 pm

• Chilliwack Library Third Wednesday of the month.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for a great evening of board and card games including Apples to Apples, Escalation, Zombie Brains, and more! Watch for information on a special program for National Gaming Day in November. For more information, email Susan at sjbarclay@ telus.net or call 604-793-7238.

Enjoy Japanese pop culture mayhem with Raymond! Due to the content of the media during the Japanese group, please be at least 13 to attend. If you are in doubt, please have your parent speak to Raymond about your attendance.

For more information, email Raymond at raynichols@telus.net or call 604-793-7238. Registration required.

How’s that Made?

• Yarrow Library Tuesdays, Sept 18, Oct 2, 16, 30, Nov 6, 20, Dec 11 4 pm – 5:30 pm (For teens in grades 5 and up) • Chilliwack Library Thursdays, Sept 6, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, 25, Nov 1, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 20 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (For teens in grades 7 and up) Join Susan Barclay Nichols from Chilliwack Community Services to make everything from paper crafts to hair and body care products.

For more information, email Susan at sjbarclay@telus.net, call 604-793-7238, or visit her blog at www.swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com for updates on classes and copies of handouts. Registration required.

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Rated T For Teen Video Club • Chilliwack Library Saturdays, Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 24, Dec 15 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm With Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Rock Band, Wii Sports, Animal Crossing, retro-gaming on the Dreamcast, and the One Quarter Challenge, you just have to bring your game and we bring the rest. Bring your Nintendo DS for portable multi-player mayhem.

Email Raymond at raynichols@telus.net or call 604-793-7238 to learn more. Search for “Rated T for Teen” on Facebook to join our group and get updates! Please note that the Oct 27 session begins at 12:30 pm.

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Baby Storytimes

• Chilliwack Library • Tuesdays & Wednesdays Sep 25 – Oct 24 10:30 am – 11 am

• Chilliwack Library Thursdays, Sep 27 – Oct 25 10:30 am – 11 am Registration begins Sep 4.

• Yarrow Library Wednesdays, Nov 7 – 28 10:30 am – 11 am Registration begins Oct 2.

• Thursdays, Nov 8 – Nov 29 10:30 am – 11 am • Yarrow Library Tuesdays, Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, Nov 20, 27, Dec 4 10:30 am – 11 am Drop in for a half-hour interactive program of stories, songs, rhymes, felt stories and puppets. This program is suitable for ages 2 to 5 years, but younger siblings are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Pyjama Storytime • Chilliwack Library Tuesdays, Sep 25 – Nov 27 7 pm – 7:30 pm Come to the library in your pyjamas for a half-hour drop in program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2 to 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

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Bring your baby to the library for an introduction to children’s stories, songs, rhymes and rhythm. Baby Storytime is designed especially for babies and their caregivers.

Author Iain Lawrence • Yarrow Library Thursday, Oct 25, 10 am • Chilliwack Library Friday, Oct 26, 10:15 am Children’s author Iain Lawrence reads from his novels. See page 4 for more details.

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Halloween Storytime and Craft • Yarrow Library Tuesday, Oct 30 10:30 am – 11:30 am Come to a spooktacular storytime and Halloween craft program.

Preschoolers, ages 2 to 6, will enjoy stories, songs, finger rhymes, puppets and a special craft. Craft will need to be supervised by parent or caregiver.

Spooky Time Halloween Special • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Oct 30 7 pm – 8 pm Come celebrate Halloween in costume and enjoy a spooky story or two. Join us in welcoming back ever popular Andrew the Magician. Be prepared for some spectacular magical entertainment.

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chilliwack kids Jingle Time Christmas Special with Mr. I! • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Dec 4 7 pm – 8 pm Bring in the festive season with this Christmas themed program.

Enjoy our stories, puppetry and special musical guest Mr. I.

FVRL Breaks Ground on the New Sardis Library FVRL and the City of Chilliwack are working together to build the city’s newest community hub. Construction is beginning on the new Sardis Library, which is scheduled to open in early 2013. The new 10,600-square-foot facility will include a multi-purpose community space accessible after library hours, a fireside reading area and selfserve checkouts.

Christmas Storytime and Craft • Yarrow Library Tuesday, Dec 11 10:30 am – 11:30 am Families with young children are invited to a special Christmas storytime and craft program. Come enjoy festive stories, songs, crafts and treats. Must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Snowflakes & Sparkles • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Dec 11 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Join the Children’s Department staff as they put their talents to work helping you create crafts for the holiday season. Take your creation home and get a head start on festive decorating. All ages welcome, must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

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Everyone

Adults

8440 112 Street Delta, bc v4c 4w9 Phone 604-594-8155

George Mackie Library Annual Book Sale

Internet One-On-One Training

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

• George Mackie Library Saturday, Sep 15 10 am – 4 pm Drop by and support the library by purchasing some previously loved items.

• George Mackie Library By appointment only.

• Tsawwassen Library By appointment only.

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LADNER PIONEER LIBRARY 4683 51 Street Delta, bc v4k 2v8 Phone 604-946-6215 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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Customer Appreciation Day • George Mackie Library Saturday, Oct 20 1 pm – 3 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Saturday, Oct 20 1 pm – 3 pm • Tsawwassen Library Saturday, Oct 20 1 pm – 3 pm

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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UBC Health Information Series—Elder care • Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Sep 27 2 pm – 3:30 pm

October is Canadian Library Month. Please join the Delta Friends of the Library and staff to celebrate all libraries including your own Delta Library. We will be offering cake in celebration of our valued customers on Customer Appreciation Day.

1321 a 56 Street Delta, bc v4l 2a6 Phone 604-943-2271 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 5 10 – 5 11 – 5

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Individual help is available for basic computer, Internet and email questions. Visit or call the Information Desk to book your personalized appointment.

In recognition of World Alzheimer’s Month, seniors and their caregivers are invited to the library for a timely health talk on elder care and geriatrics. This talk is presented by the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada in collaboration with the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the UBC Library.

Conversation Circle • George Mackie Library Thursdays, Sept 20 – Nov 8 7 pm – 8:30 pm Practice your English and meet people in a friendly, relaxed environment. Join us for guided weekly discussions and activities on everyday topics.

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delta Adults Behind the Cover • Tsawwassen Library Wednesday, Oct 10 2 pm – 3 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Wednesday, Oct 17 2 pm – 3 pm Adults are invited to some informal, fun and thought-provoking book talks. Let our Information Services staff pique your interest in some new-to-you authors.

Antique ID Clinic • George Mackie Library Saturday, Nov 3 12 pm – 4 pm Join well-known antique appraiser Al Bowen when you register for the Antique Identification and Appraisal Clinic. Bowen can identify and date objects from any historical period and provide a detailed history, description and verbal appraisal of a participant’s object. Enjoy his wealth of knowledge through entertaining anecdotes from his more than 30 years in the business. The cost is $12 per person which includes 2 antique appraisals. Cost for extra antique appraisals is $5. Spectator fee is $5. Space is limited. Register by calling Delta Museum and Archives at 604-946-9322.

George Mackie Library Book Club • George Mackie Library Second Tuesday of the month.

7:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Writers’ Group • Tsawwassen Library Second and fourth Thursday of the month.

10:30 am – 12 pm

Are you interested in talking about books with other readers? If so, please come to the next meeting of the George Mackie Library Book Club. New members are always welcome.

Drop in and share your stories with a supportive group of fellow writers.

Go Green

• Tsawwassen Library Second Thursday of the month.

1 pm – 2:30 pm

• Tsawwassen Library Second Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm The Go Green Delta Club invites you to explore a greener world through films, books and discussion. Fall lineup: Sep 12: Blue Vinyl, Toxic Comedy DVD, by Judith Helfand and Daniel Gold.

Tsawwassen Siesta Book Club

Join us for a midday break to discuss books with a friendly and open-minded group of people.

New members welcome. Books are provided.

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Oct 10: Slow Death by Rubber Duck. How the Toxic Chemistry Affects our Health, by Rick Smith.

• Tsawwassen Library Second Thursday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm

Nov 14: The World According to Monsanto, a film by MarieMonique Robin.

Join us to discuss books in a casual setting. New members welcome.

Books are provided.

Dec 12: Behind the Beautiful Forevers—Life, Death and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity (Life of Garbage Collectors), by Katherine Boo.

Wired Wednesdays • Tsawwassen Library Wednesdays, Sep 19 – Dec 5 9 am – 10 am Get comfortable with using the Internet. Drop in for these handson 60-minute courses. Open to everyone.

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delta Adults Next Chapter Book Club • Ladner Pioneer Library Fridays, Sep 21 – Dec 14 2 pm – 3 pm

Adventures in World Travel • Tsawwassen Library Thursday, Sep 27 7 pm – 8:30 pm Let your mind take an entertaining trip around the world when you join popular travel speaker, writer and author Joei Carlton Hossack at the library.

River Boat Cruise Adventure • George Mackie Library Wednesday, Oct 3 7 pm – 8:30 pm Cruise the romantic Danube to the Five World Heritage sites of Budapest, Vienna, Cesky Krumlov, Regensberg and the spectacular Wachau Valley with local travel writer and photographer team Rick and Chris Millikan. The duo will also share their tour of historic Nuremberg and their 32 km cycle trip through Austria’s wine country.

Eid-al-Fitr - Muslim Festival of Fast Breaking • George Mackie Library Saturday, Sep 8 11 am – 1 pm The George Mackie Library in partnership with the BC Muslim Association and the Surrey Mosque invites everyone to learn about Eid from the perspectives of Muslim faith and Islam. Learn about the benefits of fasting from a non-Muslim point-of-view. There will also be food and cultural displays.

The Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) offers a weekly opportunity for people with developmental disabilities to read and learn together, talk about books, and make friends in a relaxed community setting. Individual NCBCs usually consists of five to eight people with disabilities and two volunteer facilitators, some of whom also have disabilities.

Members of the Ladner Pioneer Library NCBC guide the structure of their club and choose the books they read.

Delta Writers Reading Series 2012 • George Mackie Library Wednesdays, Sept 26 & Nov 28 7 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for two evenings of readings featuring the works of emerging and published Fraser Valley authors, literary fun, and prizes. Have some coffee or tea and goodies while you listen to the written word whether it’s a poem, short story or novel excerpt.

All programs are drop-in and free of charge unless otherwise noted. Call or visit your library to sign up for registered programs.

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Delta Adults Importing Goods Commercial Seminar • George Mackie Library Wednesday, Oct 17 7 pm – 8:30 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Oct 18 7 pm – 8:30 pm Join a senior officer from the Canada Border Services Agency and learn about the rules and regulations for importing, including tariff classification, origin and valuation. Entrepreneurs and small business owners will not want to miss this informative program. This program is presented as part of Small Business Week.

Early Delta History • Tsawwassen Library Thursday, Oct 18 7 pm – 8:30 pm

teens Elder Abuse

Author Carrie Mac

• George Mackie Library Date and time to be announced.

• Ladner Pioneer Library Date and time to be announced.

• Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Oct 25 10:15 am

The library has partnered with the Delta Seniors Action Planning Group to show a video on elder abuse. A panel for discussion will follow.

Make a Wandering Book • Tsawwassen Library Thursday, Nov 29 7 pm – 8:30 pm Make and take home a simple wandering/accordion book. Add a favourite saying, a thought or a poem and display it as a piece of art. This versatile book can be used as a mini scrapbook, or even a compact travel journal.

Join us for an overview of the Delta area history from glaciations until the early 1900’s. Learn about the Fraser River, what it provided and how it affected the community of Delta’s ongoing history.

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Teen author Carrie Mac reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Teen Pizza & Games Day • George Mackie Library Third Saturday of the month.

1 pm – 4 pm Games provided by Imperial Hobbies.

• Tsawwassen Library Last Saturday of the month.

1 pm – 5 pm Games provided by Dave’s Pop Culture.

Do you love to play board games?

Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun afternoon of gaming and free pizza.

Teen Pizza & Games Night • Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Dec 20 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Do you love to play board games?

Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza.

Games and snacks are provided by Imperial Hobbies.

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Storytime

Storytime & Craft

• George Mackie Library Mondays, Sep 17 – Dec 3 10:30 am – 11:30 am • Tsawwassen Library Fridays, Sep 21 – Nov 23 10 am – 11 am • Ladner Pioneer Library Fridays, Sep 21 – Nov 23 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

• George Mackie Library Tuesdays, Sep 18 – Dec 4 Fridays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 Saturdays, Sep 22 – Dec 8 10:30 am – 11 am • Ladner Pioneer Library Tuesdays, Sep 18 – Dec 4 10:30 am – 11 am • Tsawwassen Library Fridays, Sep 21 – Dec 7 10:30 am –11 am

• Tsawwassen Library Last Wednesday of the month. *no Dec program 2 pm – 3 pm

Sharing rhymes, stories and songs can enhance the relationship between parents and their children. Take part in this interactive program for parents/ caregivers and their child, newborn to 15 months. Network with other parents/caregivers. Snacks are provided. Contact your local library to register. Registration required.

Babytime—Read, Sing and Talk to Me! • Tsawwassen Library Mondays, Sep 17 – Dec 3 10:30 am – 11 am • George Mackie Library Tuesdays, Sep 18 – Dec 4 10:30 am – 11 am • Ladner Pioneer Library Wednesdays, Sep 19 – Dec 19 10:30 am – 11 am

Bring your child, ages 2 to 5, to the library for a fun drop-in program featuring books, songs, felt stories and puppets. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to participate.

Join Fraser Valley Regional Library in partnership with Delta Parks Recreation (DPR) as we present a free one-hour storytime and craft program. Please note DPR charges a small drop-in fee for the craft portion. The themes for each month are: Sep 26: Fall Oct 31: Halloween Nov 28: Animals

Storytime & Craft

Pyjama Storytime • Ladner Pioneer Library Tuesday, Sep 18 – Dec 4 7 pm – 7:30 pm Come to the library in your pyjamas for a half-hour drop-in program of books, songs, felt stories and puppets for children 2 to 5 years old. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate.

• George Mackie Library First Wednesday of the month. *no Sep program 2 pm – 3 pm Fraser Valley Regional Library in partnership with Delta Parks Recreation (DPR) as we present a one-hour storytime and craft program. Please note DPR charges a small drop-in fee for the craft portion. The monthly themes are: Oct 3: Fall/Thanksgiving Nov 7: Colour Dec 5: Christmas

Join us for a unique drop-in program for babies, newborn to 23 months. Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of children’s literature, song, rhyme and rhythm.

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delta kids Kids’ Day Off @ the Library

Author Tanya Kyi

Christmas Puppet Show

• George Mackie Library Friday, Oct 19 10:30 am – 11:15 am • Tsawwassen Library Friday, Oct 19 1 pm – 1:45 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Friday, Oct 19 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

• George Mackie Library Wednesday, Oct 24 10:15 am • Tsawwassen Library Wednesday, Oct 24 1:15 pm

• Tsawwassen Library Tuesday, Dec 11 10:30 am – 11 am • Tsawwassen Library Thursday, Dec 13 3:30 pm – 4 pm

Children’s author Tanya Kyi reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Kids of all ages are invited to a festive puppet show involving Santa and all his friends.

Celebrate your non-instructional day off at the library. A special entertainer will be sure to delight children in primary grades and their parents/caregivers during this free 45-minute performance.

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hope HOPE LIBRARY

Everyone

1005 a Sixth Avenue Hope, bc v0x 1l4 Phone 604-869-2313

Funky Hats

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 – 8 1 – 8 10 – 5 10 – 5 1 – 5 1 – 5 *

* Sunday hours Sep – June only

Write! A Community Collaborative Writing Project

• Hope Library Wednesday, Sep 5 6:30 pm – 8 pm The Hope Brigade Days Parade is coming soon! Come on down to the library and make a funky hat to wear on parade day! Space is limited so please call the library to register!

Hope Brigade Days Parade • Saturday, Sep 8 11 am – 12 pm

A Summer Reading Club Reunion event! All Summer Reading Club members are invited to join us in the Hope Library parade entry.

Marshalling starts at 9:30 am.

Wear your funkiest hat and be a part of Hope’s Annual After Summer Celebration!

Hope Homelearners Group Meeting • Hope Library Second Tuesday of the month.

6:30 pm – 8 pm

• Hope Library Friday, Sep 28, 10 am –5 pm Satruday, Sep 29, 1 pm – 5 pm Sunday, Sep 30, 1 pm – 5 pm Celebrate arts and culture coast to coast to coast! Come into the Hope Library during Culture Days and add a word, sentence, paragraph, or image to our community story. The finished project will be published in a limited edition and will be available for everyone to borrow.

3rd Annual Create-A-Creature • Hope Library Monday, Oct 1 – Tuesday, Oct 30 Feeling artistic? It’s our 3rd Annual Create-A-Creature event so why not create a creepy creature and help us decorate for Halloween?

Use paper, clay, mixed medium... anything you can imagine!

Community judging will be Oct 23 – 28. Winning entries will be announced Wednesday, Oct 31.

Come and meet other homeschooling families in your community! Children and caregivers welcome. Please call Marianne at 604-860-0308 for more information.

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Adults

Purple Lights Campaign Launch

Hope Library Book Club

Redesign Your Home

• Hope Library Third Tuesday of the month.

6:30 pm – 8 pm

• Hope Library Wednesday, Sep 19 7 pm – 8 pm

Love books? You don’t have to be a regular book club member. Just drop in whichever month you can make it. Pick up the monthly book selection at the library anytime and get ready to share your thoughts!

Contact Inge at 604-869-9262 for more information.

Louise Henry shares how you can redesign your home using all your own furniture, art and accessories. During this informative evening of home décor and renovation ideas, Louise will share DIY tips for making aesthetic changes in your home.

Parents Forever

Canadian Military Genealogy Research

• Hope Library Wednesday, Oct 3 7 pm – 8 pm Let a Purple Light shine! Domestic Violence Awareness (Oct 1 - 31)— remember victims who lost their lives, support those who survived, and hope for those still living with abuse. Join us for the Purple Lights tree lighting ceremony, Hope Purple Lights Campaign.

Hope Fall Health Fair • Hope Library Saturday, Nov 3 10 am – 3 pm Visit the Hope Library booth at the Hope Fall Health Fair and learn more about the vast array of healthy resources at your library.

There will be hourly storytelling, draws and lots of fun!

Holiday Cheer Week!

• Hope Library Tuesday, Dec 18 – Sunday, Dec 23 Celebrate the season with music, displays, last minute gift ideas and seasonal treats!

• Hope Library Thursday, Nov 15 6:30 pm – 8 pm Is you family affected by substance abuse? Join an evening of hope with facilitator Frances Kenny.

Learn the ways parents and family members can learn to cope with the day-to-day challenges of their loved one’s addiction and take back control of their own lives.

The Brigade Trails, 1848—1849

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Jim Harris, the Canadian Military History Whisperer, will demonstrate how to research your ancestor’s military history, including how to request service records. If you are interested in more detailed help, please provide your ancestor’s name to the Hope Library prior to Sep 15.

200 Canadian Heroines!

• Hope Library Saturday, Sep 8 2 pm – 3 pm

• Hope Library Wednesday, Oct 17 7 pm – 8 pm

Charles Hou, author of The HBC Fur Brigade—First Nations Trail, 1848—1849, presents information on the fur brigade trails. Join us for this interesting and informative presentation—a Hope Brigade Days event!

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• Hope Library Wednesday, Oct 3 3 pm – 5 pm

Author Merna Forster talks about her new book 100 More Canadian Heroines at this celebration of famous (and forgotten) Canadian women. Merna is also the author of 100 Canadian Heroines.

Discover some famous Canadian women at this Women’s History Month event!

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welcome Member benefits Welcome to Fraser Valley Regional Library! As a member of the library, you have access to a number of great resources. Here are just a few: Floating Collection: Access over 1.3 million items, including DVDs, CDs, print titles and more! FVRL’s “floating collection” allows you to request items from around the system and have them delivered to any location for free.

Information Services: Find the information you need with the help of FVRL’s friendly information services staff. Use our online instantchat Just Ask service or visit your library for in-person help.

Online Resources: Enjoy 24/7 remote access to 34 online databases that offer quality web-based information and resources.

Free eBooks and eAudiobooks: Load up your portable devices by downloading best-selling novels, classics, language tutorials, children’s books and more, 24/7.

World Languages Collection: Access a collection of 42,000 items containing 14 different languages, including adult and children’s materials.

Exam Proctoring: Proctoring services are available at select locations for a fee of $30 for each exam (up to three hours in length).

Social Catalogue: Using the catalogue is now an interactive experience. Searching capabilities are more robust, and you can tag, comment, rate and review your library materials.

Homework Tutors: “Live” online tutoring is available to students in grades 6 to 12 in the subjects of math, science and social studies through the Homework Help area of the FVRL website.

Your Library Card As an FVRL cardholder, you can have up to 60 of your favourite materials checked out on your account at any time. Most items will be checked out to you for three weeks; some higher demand materials may be checked out for two weeks. All of FVRL’s Best Seller Express items have a seven-day loan period.

Borrowing is always free. Just remember to return materials on time to avoid late charges. Check your borrowing slip for due dates. Items may be returned to any public library in British Columbia.

This library card belongs to:

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Did you know?

You can return borrowed FVRL materials to any public library in BC. Likewise, you may return material borrowed from other public libraries in BC to FVRL.

Not done with your items? Most items can be renewed up to three times. Exceptions include high-demand items, items that other customers have requested and items on loan from libraries outside of the FVRL system. Renew your materials online through your account, by phone or in-person.

Manage your FVRL account. Visit at www.fvrl.ca to check due dates, see fines and fees, change your PIN, renew items, place holds and more.

See current account policies on our website, including how to get a library card, fines and fee schedule and account blocks.

Children’s Cards (Ages 0–12)

Adult Cards (Ages 13+)

Children’s Materials

Fines-Free*

$0.10/item/day

Young Adult Materials

Fines-Free*

$0.10/item/day

$0.35/item/day

$0.35/item/day

Adult DVDs/ Music CDs

$1/item/day

$1/item/day

Bestseller Express Books/DVDs

$1/item/day

$1/item/day

Adult Books/ Magazines/CD Books

* Children’s materials borrowed on children’s card are fines-free, but please note: Extremely late items will be considered lost and the replacement cost will be billed to the account along with a non-refundable $5 administration fee for each item.

The Strength of the System The FVRL system is a partnership between government, library staff and the public. It is a framework that allows municipalities to share resources and offer services in a way that is efficient and cost effective.

The FVRL system celebrates the special character of each library in each community. At the same time, each is part of a wider network that links our customers with information and resources that are both local and global in scope. In this way, we are fulfilling our mandate — to connect people to the world of information and ideas.

Give back to the Library Libraries grow when communities and individuals come together.

Your local library relies both on public funding and individual donations to provide the programs and services you enjoy.

FVRL is a registered charity that depends on support from generous individuals like you. Private donations do not replace the library’s core funding — instead they enhance the programs and services the library provides. By donating to FVRL, you can make a difference in your community. When you contribute, 100 per cent of your donation goes to library programs and services — not administration costs. You will receive a tax receipt for any donation of $10 or more.

To learn more about FVRL’s monthly giving program or to make a donation, please visit us online at www.fvrl.ca/read/support.htm, at your library or by calling 1-888-668-4141 (ext. 7024).

fvrl by the numbers

3,487,711

— the number of in-person visits made to FVRL’s 24 locations in 2011

7,206,655 — the number of materials borrowed from FVRL in 2011

6,534

— the number of programs offered

by FVRL in 2011

more to offer Access All BC Public Libraries Your FVRL card opens doors to public libraries wherever you travel in British Columbia! FVRL participates in the BC OneCard service, which offers BC residents free access to public library materials and services throughout the province. Learn more about the BC OneCard, including how to get one at www.bclibraries.ca.

Connect with FVRL Have library news and program listings sent directly to your email inbox! Visit www.fvrl.ca and click on “Subscribe e-Newsletter” to sign up for our monthly e-Newsletter. You can also interact with us on various social media sites: ike FVRL on Facebook L facebook.com/ FraserValleyLibrary Follow FVRL on Twitter @ReadLearnPlay atch FVRL on YouTube W youtube.com/ FraserValleyLibrary

Let Us Remind You! Give us your email address and we’ll remind you when your library materials are due — three days in advance!

We’ll also let you know when your requests are ready for pick-up.

Ask the friendly staff at your favourite FVRL location to add an email address to your account.

Alternately, you can add your email by visiting www.fvrl.ca, logging into your account and editing your account settings.

FVRL does not rent, lease or sell personal contact information, including email.

Outreach Services FVRL’s Outreach Services can bring the library to you!

• Home Library Service — provides a free and convenient way to receive library materials for customers who are confined to a private home, hospital, care facility or other residential facility due to a long-term disability, injury or illness.

• Audiobook Service — allows print-impaired customers to enjoy their favourite authors and the latest titles in a variety of audio formats.

Want to know if you qualify? Contact Outreach Services at 604-859-7141 or 1-888-668-4141 (toll free in BC).

Revised July 2012

307,958

— the number of reference questions answered by FVRL staff in 2011

free programs and events Call or visit your local library, or visit us online for a schedule of the following events: Children’s Storytimes: weekly/daily stories for babies through to school-age children Teen Programs: teen book clubs, chess clubs, reading buddies and more Adult Programs: author readings, travel presentations and computer instruction Book Sales: check our website for book sale announcements

hope Adults The Construction of the Fraser-Hope Bridge, 1913-1915

Diabetes Awareness Month

• Hope Library Tuesday, October 23 7 pm – 8 pm

• Hope Library Thursday, Nov 15 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Joe Smuin, author of Canadian Pacific’s Kettle Valley Railway and Kettle Valley Railway Mileboards: An Historical Field Guide to the KVR, will present a fascinating photo-essay on the history of the construction of the KVR Fraser River bridge at Hope. Most of these photos have not been published so the audience is in for a real treat!

More than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes, or pre-diabetes—a condition that if left unchecked puts you at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This means that nearly 1 in 4 Canadians either has diabetes or pre-diabetes. Nurse Practitioner Sue Lawrence will be on hand to answer questions or concerns about this serious condition.

Mystified by the eReader?

• Hope Library Tuesday, Nov 27 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Walking Spain’s Camino Trail • Hope Library Wednesday, Sep 12 7 pm – 8 pm The Camino de Santiago de Compostela (also known as The Way of St James) are walking and cycling pilgrimage paths which converge on the city of Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.

Rebekah Seller will share her stories and photographs of her fabulous walking holiday.

Cruising for Seniors • Hope Library Thursday, Sep 13 10:45 am – 11:15 am Ever wanted to take a cruise but you aren’t quite sure what’s involved? Want to know where your travel best bet is?

What to take on your voyage?

How to book? Angela Meyer of Cruise Ship Centers will not only share her photographs and expertise but will also answer your questions!

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Travels in Northern BC: A Photo Essay • Hope Library Wednesday, Nov 21 7 pm – 8 pm Johnny Beach of Wild Earth Photo is pleased to present photographs of his travels in Northern British Columbia.

Come out for his presentation and experience the wild beauty of our own province!

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Thinking of buying an eReader for Christmas? Or have one and not sure how to use it? Find out how to download free eBooks from the library!

Mature Driver’s Training • Hope Library Wednesday, Nov 7 1 pm – 3 pm Snow, wind, rain and winter conditions are just around the corner so be prepared! Learn how you can continue to drive safely by attending this Mature Driver’s Workshop with Don Harder.

Review your driving, brush up on your knowledge and make a plan of action to help you stay on the road safely. Light refreshments will be served. Register by Oct 30.

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hope Teens Gingerbread!

• Hope Library Tuesday, Dec 4 6:30 pm – 8 pm Calling all teens and kids over the age of 10! Jacquelynne Garden will teach you how to create your very own gingerbread masterpieces. It’s not all about cozy houses anymore!

kids Bunny Hop Book Club for Little Readers • Hope Library Thursdays, Sep 20 – Oct 25 1 pm – 2:30 pm It’s about stories.

It’s about crafts. It’s about discussing the books our youngest readers have enjoyed, either as part of the Bunny Hop Club or at home with their families. Co-sponsored

by Hope and District Cultural and Leisure Services.

Sep 20: Summer’s Over and the Fun’s Just Begun Sep 27: Our Animal Friends Oct 4: Birthdays Oct 11: Cats and Dogs Oct 18: Stormy Weather!

Oct 25: Things that go “Bump!”

Author Iain Lawrence • Hope Library Thursday, Oct 25, 1 pm

It’s All Greek to Me!

Letters to Santa

• Hope Library Tuesday, Sep 25 Time TBA

• Hope Library Saturday, Dec 1 2 pm – 3:30 pm

Enjoy a selection of Greek myths performed by accomplished performer and storyteller Marianne Hyland. Exciting, engaging and suspenseful, these classic tales will be appreciated by all.

A Hope tradition! Bring your children down to the Winterfest event at the library. Arts Council volunteers will help the little ones write their letters to the North Pole. The letters will then be collected by Santa. The afternoon will feature stories, music and lots of fun! This program is co-sponsored by the Hope and District Arts Council.

Little Reader’s Theatre • Hope Library Sep 26 – Nov 28 Last Wednesday of the month.

10 am – 10:45 am Take part in an interactive preschool storytime as we explore the use of props, puppets and books to tell and act stories. After the program go for a swim at the pool! This program is cosponsored by Hope and District Cultural and Leisure Services.

Winter Stories • Hope Library Wednesday, Dec 5 6:30 pm – 7 pm A pyjama storytime for the whole family! Bring your favourite stuffy and get comfy because we have songs and stories about winter and the coming holiday season— just for you!

Children’s author Iain Lawrence reads from his novels. See page 4 for more details.

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the langleys ALDERGROVE LIBRARY

FORT LANGLEY Library

26770 29 Avenue Aldergrove, bc v4w 3b8 Phone 604-856-6415

Box 312, 9167 Glover Road Fort Langley, bc v1m 2r6 Phone 604-888-0722

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MURRAYVILLE LIBRARY Unit 100 – 22071 48 Avenue Langley, bc v3a 3n1 Phone 604-533-0339

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BROOKSWOOD LIBRARY

MURIEL ARNASON LIBRARY

WALNUT GROVE LIBRARY

20045 40 Avenue Langley, bc v3a 2w2 Phone 604-534-7055

Township of Langley Civic Facility 130 – 20338 65 Avenue Langley, bc v2y 2x3 Phone 604-532-3590

Walnut Grove Community Centre 8889 Walnut Grove Drive Langley, bc v1m 2n7 Phone 604-882-0410

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20399 Douglas Crescent Langley, bc v3a 4b3 Phone 604-514-2850 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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the langleys everyone John Gordon Flower Photography for Gardeners and Photographers • Aldergrove Library Wednesday, Sep 5 7 pm – 8 pm

A Photo Journey of the Mysteries of Easter Island

Join award winning photographer John Gordan as he presents an eye-catching slideshow on photographing plants and flowers. Gordon will teach you simple techniques for capturing interpretive photographs of foliage that can be made into greeting cards, large canvas prints and more. This workshop will encourage you to go out and engage with the natural world.

A Kenyan Safari Photo Journey • Walnut Grove Library Thursday, Sep 6 7 pm – 8:30 pm Ever wanted to go on a safari?

Spend an evening exploring Kenya with Langley photojournalist John Gordon. Journey through the Rift Valley and visit Lake Nakuru, home to thousands of flamingos. Travel north to the arid Samburu National Reserve, where the lion is king. Climb the hills around Mount Kenya to visit the Aberdare Reserve, home to a wide variety of birds as well as mountain elephants. Finally, visit the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, a perfect example of African Savanna.

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• City of Langley Library Monday, Sep 17 7 pm – 8 pm Enjoy a journey to mysterious Easter Island with Langley photographer John Gordon.

Easter Island, sometimes known as the “Navel of the World,” has long been the subject of curiosity and speculation. How and why did its inhabitants carve and transport the massive statues which surround the island? What remains of this culture today, and what lessons can we learn from their legacy? Attend this presentation to learn more about the island!

The Grizzly Bears: A Journey to the Khutzeymateen • Brookswood Library Wednesday, Sep 12 7 pm – 8 pm Enjoy a tour of the Khutzeymateen Valley, home to one of BC’s most important coastal populations of grizzly bears. Located 45 kilometres northeast of Prince Rupert, the valley features Canada’s only grizzly bear sanctuary. Following hibernation, the bears forage for sedge grass and clams. John Gordon, winner of both provincial and national photography awards, has a wealth of wonderful memories and eye-catching photos from his trip to the Khutzeymateen Valley to share with you.

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Off the Beaten Track: The United Kingdom • Muriel Arnason Library Wednesday, Sep 19 7 pm – 8 pm The United Kingdom is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Join travel photographer John Gordon for a tour of some of the UK’s lesser known places.

Learn how to get around the U.K. using plane or bus as well as other tips on how to make your trip enjoyable and affordable.

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the langleys everyone Close Knit Langley • City of Langley Library Tuesdays, Sep 4 – Dec 18 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Join knitters of all ages and abilities at the City of Langley Library for our warm and welcoming drop in knitting circle. Children and beginners are welcome. Knitting is fun, relaxing and a great way to connect across the generations.

The circle offers opportunities to donate completed projects to local organizations in need.

Between the Folds: Origami for Beginners • Fort Langley Library Wednesday, Sep 12 3 pm – 4 pm • City of Langley Library Sunday, Oct 14 2 pm – 3 pm Learn how to make simple origami and explore the history behind this ancient art form. All ages welcome.

Registration appreciated.

Customer Appreciation Day • City of Langley Library Tuesday, Sep 18 2 pm – 4 pm Settle back into autumn with the City of Langley Library! Enjoy free refreshments, and the chance to mingle with other customers, staff and the Friends of the Library.

Culture Days Yarn Bombing & Craft

Cultural Tea

• Fort Langley Library Friday, Sep 28 Saturday, Sep 29 10 am – 5 pm

• Brookswood Library Friday, Sep 28 1 pm – 3 pm

Celebrate Culture Days at the library! The Fort Langley Knitting Circle will be yarn bombing and the whole family is invited to make a craft. Come create small paper books - keep one and make another that will be displayed on the library walls.

Knitters and Quilters Exhibit • Aldergrove Library Friday, Sep 28 11 am – 4 pm Celebrate Culture Days by celebrating local talent! Join us at the library to meet Aldergrove area yarn and thread artisans.

Check out their featured work and ask a question or two.

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Celebrate Culture Days by joining us for tea and treats from various lands.

Asian Paper Lantern Crafts • Muriel Arnason Library Saturday, Sep 29 2 pm – 4 pm Celebrate Culture Days by joining a team of Langley based artists at the library to learn about and paint paper lanterns - giving them a beautiful look.

This is a family event, anyone ages 6 and up may participate.

All supplies provided.

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Exploring Culture at the Library • Walnut Grove Library Saturday, Sep 29 2 pm – 4 pm Celebrate Culture Days by joining us for a fun afternoon of experiencing and exploring culture at the library! There will be activities for the whole family.

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the langleys Everyone Fort Langley Library Fall Book Sale • Fort Langley Library Thursday, Sep 20 – Saturday, Sep 22 10 am – 5 pm Buy a book, and support you library! Pick up some great books, movies, audiobooks and magazines for bargain prices!

Leaf Prints, Patterns & Rubbings • Fort Langley Library Wednesday, Oct 3 3 pm – 4 pm Enjoy creating some wonderful designs using leaves, paper, paint, and crayon! Supplies provided.

Fire Safety in the Kitchen • City of Langley Library Friday, Oct 12 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Did you know that most house fires start in the kitchen? Join Captain Dave Sanders of Langley City Fire Rescue Service to learn how to keep yourself and your family safe from smoke and fire while you’re cooking up a storm!

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Book Sale

Diwali (Festival of Lights)

• City of Langley Library Saturday, Oct 13 – Saturday, Oct 20 9 am – 9 pm*

• Muriel Arnason Library Saturday, Nov 3 1 pm – 3 pm

Come check out our fall book sale for awesome deals on great reads! *Weekend hours are: • Friday: 9-5 pm • Saturday: 10-5 pm • Sunday: 1-5 pm

Join Muriel Arnason Library and the Township of Langley as we celebrate our 9th Annual Diwali—Festival of Lights. Everyone is cordially invited to experience the wonderful diversity of culture through face painting, crafts, Mehndi, and food in a festive atmosphere. Also learn a few basic steps of Punjabi folk dance Bhangra. Refreshments will be served while quantities last.

Friends of the Langley Library Present: Shred-A-Thon • City of Langley Library Saturday, Oct 20 10 am – 2 pm

Painting like Audubon

Do you have documents to be shredded? Support the Friends of the Langley Library AND stop the theft of your identity by shredding your private documents. Shred-It will be on site in the parking lot beside the library with their mobile shredding truck to destroy your documents. No matter how little or how much, bring your documents along with a small cash donation.

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• Fort Langley Library Wednesday, Nov 14 3 pm – 4 pm Learn about John James Audubon’s extensive study of wild birds while you learn to sketch and paint like the artist. Supplies provided.

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adults

Deck the Halls!

Friends of the Library

Art Critiques

• Fort Langley Library Wednesday, Dec 5 2 pm – 4 pm

• City of Langley Library Tuesdays, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20 1 pm – 2 pm

• City of Langley Library Mondays, Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 26 7 pm –9 pm

Get a head start on the Christmas festivities! Create a cedar swag for your front door or a Christmas center piece for your dining table.

Supplies provided.

Looking for a way to support the City of Langley Library? Join our dedicated group of volunteers for a chance to give back to your library and your community through advocacy and fundraising.

New members are welcome.

Are you developing your talents as an artist but feel like you could use some constructive feedback? The library hosts an arts critique in the lounge. Bring a piece of your art to be discussed and interpreted by fellow participants, as well as by an experienced artist facilitator. This is a relaxed and friendly environment where you can connect with like-minded people and pick up some great suggestions along the way! Presented in partnership with the Langley Arts Council.

Happy Birthday Jane!

• Muriel Arnason Library Friday, Dec 14 10 am – 5 pm

First Steps on the Ancestral Trail

Celebrate Jane Austen’s birthday!

Enter a draw to win an Austenthemed gift basket.

• City of Langley Library Saturday, Sep 22 2 pm – 4 pm

Christmas Cheer • Muriel Arnason Library Monday, Dec 10 3 pm – 5 pm Enjoy some hot apple cider and cookies while you listen to seasonal music from the library’s CD collection. Enter a Christmas book draw.

Where do we start? What tools do we need? Where do we look?

Are we on the right track? Explore the methodology for launching a family history research project with Brenda L. Smith. Participants will receive a starter workbook and other materials to guide their first steps on the ancestral trail.

eBooks at the Library • Fort Langley Library Wednesday, Sep 19 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm • City of Langley Library Tuesday, Oct 16 4 pm – 4:45 pm • Aldergrove Library Tuesday, Nov 6 7 pm – 8:30 pm Did you know that FVRL offers a great selection of free eBooks that can be downloaded to your computer or transferred to a portable device? Join library staff for a demonstration on how to download from FVRL to Go and BC’s Library to Go. We will also discuss compatible devices.

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the langleys adults Natural Nutrition Basics

Book Club

Author Carrie Mac

• City of Langley Library Saturday, Nov 24 2 pm – 3 pm

• City of Langley Library Tuesdays, Sep 18, Oct 16, Nov 20 2 pm – 3 pm

• Walnut Grove Library Thursday, Oct 25, 1 pm

Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist Lorraine Leahy at the City of Langley Library to learn the basics of natural nutrition! You will hear about how digestion works, as well as learn the best ways to maintain your metabolism and a healthy weight. Leahy will offer useful tips on food shopping, so you can maximize nutrition and minimize the strain on your wallet. As a bonus, you’ll also hear about supplementing your diet to encourage longevity and prevent disease.

• Aldergrove Library Mondays, Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 26 2 pm – 3 pm • Muriel Arnason Library Wednesdays, Sep 26, Oct 24, Nov 28 7 pm – 8:30 pm • Murrayville Library Last Wednesday of the month. *Third Wednesday in Dec. 7 pm – 8 pm

Knitting Club • Murrayville Library Tuesdays, Sep 4 – Dec 18 10:30 am – 11:30 am • Aldergrove Library First and third Thursday of the month.

10 am – 12 pm Pack up your yarn project and head to the library! Spend a few hours with other adult knitters who love to share ideas, techniques and conversation.

Artists Club • Murrayville Library First and third Saturday of the month.

2 pm – 4 pm Bring your art supplies and work on a painting or drawing project.

Coffee will be supplied.

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Meet fellow Book Club members and discuss a selected title over refreshments. Call or visit the library to learn which book is being discussed this month.

Teen author Carrie Mac reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Book Chat • Aldergrove Library Third Thursday of the month.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Have you read a great book— or a horrible one? Want to talk about it? Looking for more great reads? Bring one (or more) of your favourite books, grab a snack and let’s chat! Grades 6 to 8.

Registration appreciated.

Murrayville Library Writing Group

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• Murrayville Library Third Thursday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm

Babytime

Join a small group of aspiring local writers. Share information, critique written work and attend speaker programs. Coffee supplied.

Adult Chess Club • Aldergrove Library Second Wednesday of the month.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Do you enjoy a challenge? Then why not spend a few hours on a Wednesday evening with like-minded strategists. Bring a board and timer if you have them.

Participants must already know how to play chess.

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• Walnut Grove Library Wednesdays, Sept 5 – Sept 26, Oct 31 – Nov 21 9:30 am – 10 am • Aldergrove Library Wednesday, Sep 12 10:30 am – 11 am • Muriel Arnason Library Tuesdays, Oct 23 – Nov 6 9:30 am – 10 am Bring your baby, ages 0 to 23 months, to the library for fingerplays, songs and rhymes. Learn about great library resources for new parents. Registration appreciated.

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the langleys kids Pyjama Storytime • Muriel Arnason Library First Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 7:30 pm • Aldergrove Library Mondays, Oct 15, Nov 5, Dec 3 6:30 pm – 7 pm Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes, songs and puppets for children ages two to six and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a soft toy. Registration appreciated.

Kids Book Club • Aldergrove Library First Thursday of the month.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Each month we will explore a great read. Sessions will consist of a book discussion, fun activities related to the book’s theme, time exploring new titles and enjoying snacks. For kids in grades 3 to 6.

Mini Book Club • Aldergrove Library Mondays, Sept 10, Oct 22, Nov 19 3:30 pm –4:30 pm

Family Storytime City of Langley Library • Fridays, Sep 7 – Dec 28 10:30 am – 11 am Muriel Arnason Library

Aldergrove Library • Wednesdays, Sep 26 – Dec 5 10:30 am – 11 am Fort Langley Library

• Tuesdays, Sep 11 – Oct 2 10:45 am – 11:15 am

• Thursdays, Oct 4 – Oct 25 10 am – 10:30 am

• Tuesdays, Oct 16 – Nov 6 10:45 am – 11:15 am

• Thursdays, Dec 6 – Dec 20 10 am – 10:30 am Walnut Grove Library

Murrayville Library • Wednesdays, Sep 12 – Oct 10 10:30 am – 11 am • Wednesdays, Nov 14 – Dec 12 10:30 am – 11 am

• Thursdays, Oct 4 – Oct 25 11:30 am – 12 pm • Thursdays, Nov 29 – Dec 20 11:30 am – 12 pm

Family Storytimes are designed for children ages 2 to 6 and their caregivers. Join library staff for an entertaining half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. This is a great way to introduce young children to books and reading. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun.

Family Storytime is offered on a drop-in basis at the City of Langley and Walnut Grove Libraries. For all other libraries, registration is appreciated.

Join us once a month for an exciting time discussing the books we plan to read as well as drawing your favourite characters met in those stories. Each child will have an opportunity to discuss one book that they have recently enjoyed reading, in turn encouraging each other in their readings and expression of ideas.

For children in kindergarten to grade 3.

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the langleys Kids Preschool Storytime

Halloween Craft

Author Tanya Kyi

• Brookswood Library Wednesdays, Sep 19 – Oct 24 10:30 am – 11 am

• Brookswood Library Saturday, Oct 27 10 am – 11 am

• City of Langley Library Tuesday, Oct 30, 1 pm

A half hour of stories, rhymes, and fun for preschool children and their caregivers.

Come and enjoy making a fun and easy Halloween craft with your children.

Cultural Storytime

Lollipop Monsters—Oh My!

Halloween Fun at the Library!

• Brookswood Library Friday, Sep 28 10:30 am – 11 am

• City of Langley Library Monday, Oct 29 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

• Fort Langley Library Wednesday, Oct 31 2 pm – 4 pm

Celebrate Culture Days by joining us for a special storytime that will feature fables and tales from a variety of lands and peoples, including the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada.

Goblins, witches, vampires, and ghosts! What else can you come up with? Let your imagination inspire you to create monsters with lollipops for heads. Kids of all ages will enjoy making these delicious and creepy ghouls.

Drop by the library on Halloween to make a festive craft and eat some goodies. Come dressed up in a costume to be eligible to enter our spooky book draw!

Children’s author Tanya Kyi reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Pro–D Day Halloween Crafts • Muriel Arnason Library Friday, Oct 19 2 pm – 4 pm Children ages 5 and up are invited to bring their imaginations and create crafts inspired by Halloween. All supplies will be provided.

Author Linda Bailey • Aldergrove Library Thursday, Oct 25, 10:15 am • Murrayville Library Wednesday, Nov 7, 10 am Children’s author Linda Bailey reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

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Parent-Child Mother Goose • City of Langley Library Tuesdays, Sep 18 – Nov 20 10 am – 11:30 am Rhymes, songs, and stories will enhance the relationship between you and your baby or toddler. You’ll discover a whole new world of joyful interaction and give your child healthy early experiences with language and communication. Bring your baby, age 0 to 15 months, to this interactive group experience, and network with other parents and caregivers. This ten-week program is a relaxed and social way to build on your parenting strengths and learn new ways of interacting with your child. To register, please contact Bernice Way at Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services 604-857-4662.

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the langleys kids Preschool Storytime

Christmas Storytime

• Brookswood Library Wednesdays, Nov 7 – Dec 12 10:30 am – 11 am

• Muriel Arnason Library Tuesday, Dec 11 10:45 am – 11:15 am

Bring your preschooler to the library to enjoy a half hour of stories, rhymes and fun

Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half-hour program of Christmas stories, songs and rhymes. Registration appreciated.

Trim the Tree • Muriel Arnason Library Monday, Dec 3 – Sunday, Dec 9 Children, ages 5 and up, are invited to visit the library anytime this week to make an ornament for our tree.

Craft supplies are provided and will be available at the front desk.

Christmas Pyjama Storytime • Muriel Arnason Library Wednesday, Dec 5 7 pm – 7:30 pm A pyjama storytime for the whole family! Bring your favourite stuffy and get comfy because we’ve got songs and stories about winter and the coming holiday season.

Registration appreciated.

Christmas Crafts • Brookswood Library Saturday, Dec 8 10 am – 11 am • Aldergrove Library Wednesday, Dec 12 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Library

• City of Langley Library Saturdays, Oct 13 – Nov 3 11 am – 11:45 am

• Muriel Arnason Library Tuesday, Dec 18 3 pm – 5 pm Join us as we welcome Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to the Muriel Arnason Library. They will read Twas The Night Before Christmas and sing Christmas songs. Enter a children’s Christmas book draw.

A Very Button Christmas • City of Langley Library Friday, Dec 21 2 pm – 3 pm Make a Santa, snowman, reindeer or an elf ornament using the buttons provided (bring your own if you want). Or, create a winter picture, using buttons to decorate.

Suitable for kids of all ages.

Bring your kids to the library for a fun hour of making Christmas crafts together. It’s fun and easy!

Sign, Say and Play

Bring your baby, ages 6 months to 2.5 years, and join us for a four week session of Sign, Say and Play!

These classes are an excellent way to practice signing. Once a week we will get together, sing songs, read, dance and learn new signs. You will get encouragement, instruction and one-on-one support from a qualified instructor in order to keep signing and make sure you have the right approach.

Come on out, socialize, have fun and learn some signs!

The four-week program: • teaches signing through fun games with BeeBo the Baby Signs Bear; • provides signing practice through delightful Baby Signs songs; • brings families together to share their signing experiences; • teaches signs from everyday themes such mealtime, bedtime, bath time, pets, park and getting dressed; • answers questions about how signing can benefit you and your baby’s development.

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Maple Ridge MAPLE RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY

everyone

130 – 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road Maple Ridge, bc v2x 5z6 Phone 604-467-7417

Customer Appreciation Day

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 5 1 – 5*

• Maple Ridge Public Library Tuesday, Oct 2 11 am – 3 pm Join library staff and Friends of the Library volunteers as we celebrate the beginning of Canadian Library Month with all of our valued library customers. Refreshments will be served.

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale • Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Oct 25, 5 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, Oct 26, 10 am – 8:30 pm Saturday, Oct 27, 10 am – 3 pm Support your library by purchasing some previously loved books for your winter reading.

* Sunday hours Sep – June only

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Diwali

Posada!

• Maple Ridge Public Library Saturday, Sep 15 2 pm – 4 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Saturday, Nov 17 1 pm – 3:30 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Dec 13 6 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the library and the Islamic Society of Ridge Meadows to celebrate Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan on the Muslim calendar. Eid is a time for coming together as a community and renewing friendships and family ties. Learn about another culture, taste delicious food and celebrate together!

Diwali is one of the most vibrant events on the Indian calendar.

Join the library and the Family Education and Support Centre to learn about the stories and customs of this joyous day, enjoy classic dance performances, taste Indian food and much more!

Join members of our local Spanish-speaking community at the library to celebrate Las Posadas, the traditional Spanish prelude to Christmas. Meet new people, listen to stories and enjoy the holiday customs of a different culture.

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maple ridge Adults Social Networking Series Facebook

BiblioCommons

Flickr & Pinterest

• Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Sep 12 7 pm – 8 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Oct 10 7 pm - 8 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Nov 14 7 pm – 8 pm

Do you want to use social media sites like Facebook but don’t know where to start? Then join us for a one hour presentation on how to join, and what you need to do to keep your personal information safe. Registration required.

Get the most out of your library!

Become an expert library user by learning the best tips and tricks of BiblioCommons, the new online catalogue. Find out how to write reviews and summaries, and how to connect with other library users in this fun new social media platform.

Registration required.

Stay on top of cutting-edge social media by learning the basics of enormously popular visual media sites Flickr and Pinterest. Learn what these sites are all about and how to use them, with easy tips and tricks that will allow you to join the online fun. Registration required.

Drop-in Computer Help

Healthy Lunches

Volunteering in Canada

• Maple Ridge Public Library Mondays, Sept 10 – Dec 17 2 pm – 3 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Sep 13 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Friday, Sep 21 1 pm – 3 pm

If you already know how to use a computer, but have a few questions, need some practice, want to fill in the gaps in your knowledge or set up an e-mail account, then visit the computer lab and benefit from library staff expertise.

Whether you’re packing your lunch for a business meeting or wondering what to send to school with your kids, Patricia Dominguez, of Integrated Nutrition, will help you come up with easy, healthy and enjoyable mid-day meals and snacks.

Volunteering provides new Canadians with a great opportunity to engage, learn, and use their skills and knowledge.

This Immigrant Services Society workshop will discuss the benefits of volunteering, how to find volunteer opportunities, and how to use volunteering as a pathway to the right job.

All programs are drop-in and free of charge unless otherwise noted. Call or visit your library to sign up for registered programs.

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maple ridge Adults Time to Tell

World Films

• Maple Ridge Public Library Fridays, Sep 28 – Nov 30 See session dates below.

1 pm – 3 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Tuesdays, Oct 9, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20 6 pm – 8:30 pm

Time to Tell is an Immigrant Services Society of BC series designed to help immigrants learn about their community and Canadian society. Each session will provide opportunities to tell stories, share views, and exchange information around a different theme.

Bring your friends and spend a relaxing evening at the library with a must-see film. The Friends of the Library will sell refreshments at intermission. Please contact the main floor information desk for a schedule.

Sep 28: Dialogue Around Culture Oct 19: Dialogue Around History in the Community Nov 30: Dialogue Around Healthy Life

Aging Gracefully Maple Ridge Public Library The Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and Katzie Seniors Network invites you to a series of information sessions on topics of interest to seniors and their families.

It’s Time to Talk about Aging Family • Thursday, Sep 20 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Aging families face many challenging issues. Join gerontologist Mariam Larson to learn about resources and strategies, and to connect with others who share your concerns. Knowing what might be ahead can help you manage the impact on family, relationships and work.

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You and Your Aging Parents—Local Resources and Information • Thursday, Oct 18 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join speaker Kathie Rodway for a workshop on practical, stressrelieving resources and tips to help you care for your aging parents, including home care services, housing options, health care system navigation and more.

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Memory Loss and Dementia • Thursday, Nov 15 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join Lori Kelly from the Alzheimer Society of BC and learn the traits, possible early signs and best approach to dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Participants will come away with strategies to protect and maintain the brain and to improve the health of the mind, body and spirit.

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maple ridge Adults Your Financial Life Maple Ridge Public Library Local financial planner Anna McNeil continues her series on financial topics relevant to you and your family.

The ABCs of RESPs

Finances for Newcomers

The Basics of Budgeting

• Thursday, Sep 27 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Wednesday, Oct 10 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

• Thursday, Nov 1 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn all about Registered Education Saving Plans (RESPs) and how they work. Get information on beneficiary requirements, contributions and withdrawals, and options for when a beneficiary doesn’t end up going to school.

If you are new to Canada, join Anna McNeil to learn the financial basics you’ll need to get by in your new country. Topics will include borrowing, debt, budgeting, investment, insurance, and planning for retirement.

Discover the real benefits of careful budgeting and learn about tracking income and expenses and other budgeting and savings fundamentals.

The Cariboo Gold Rush & The Story of Barkerville

Computer Classes

• Maple Ridge Public Library Saturday, Oct 13 1 pm – 3 pm

Maple Ridge Public Library Learn basic computer skills in our relaxed-paced classes. Small classes ensure that students get the personal attention they need.

Registration begins mid-August.

Imagine gold nuggets by the ton!

That was the Cariboo Gold Rush, the poor man’s best ever chance to strike it rich. Join BC historian John Mitchell as he presents the story of Barkerville and the Cariboo Gold Rush through photographs, artifacts and short videos.

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Fun with the Internet

Computer Basics

• Session 1 Thursdays, Oct 4 – Oct 18 7 pm – 8 pm

• Session 1 Fridays, Oct 12 – Oct 26 2 pm – 3 pm

• Session 2 Fridays, Nov 9 – Nov 23 2 pm – 3 pm

• Session 2 Thursday, Nov 22 – Dec 6 7 pm – 8 pm

Come and learn about the web in Fun with the Internet.

Over three consecutive weeks, students will check out interesting web sites, learn how to find pictures and more in this information-packed class.

Computer Basics is a gentle introduction to the computer.

Over three consecutive weeks, students will learn fundamental skills, including how to turn a computer on and off, use a mouse, master the keyboard and more.

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maple ridge Adults It Won’t Byte • Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre Thursday, Oct 18 3:30 pm – 5 pm Do all the new hand-held tech toys confuse you? Bring those new gadgets (cell phones, cameras, hand-held GPS, etc.) and let the technically gifted members of the library’s student council explain how they work and what they do.

Register at the library’s main floor information desk.

eBooks and eReaders • Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Nov 7 7 pm – 8:30 pm Are you overwhelmed by the variety of eReaders available, or confused about how they work with library eBooks? Then this information session is for you! Stop by the library to learn how eReaders work and how to download free library books.

teens Introduction to Microsoft Word

Philosophers’ Café

• Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Nov 15 7 pm – 8 pm Get started with Microsoft Word! Learn how to create new documents and edit existing ones.

Bring your questions and have them answered. Registration required.

Healthy New Year’s Resolutions • Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Dec 6 7 pm – 8:30 pm Patricia Dominguez, of Integrated Nutrition, returns to offer advice on how to choose healthy New Year’s resolutions—and most importantly, how to stick to them throughout the year.

Adult Evening Christmas • Maple Ridge Public Library Tuesday, Dec 11 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library First Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm Spend a Wednesday evening at the library drinking tea and discussing weighty issues like the relative pros and cons of capitalism and communism, the state of modern feminism or the idea of parenting licenses. This is a Student Library Council teen-run program.

Student Library Council (SLC) Meetings • Maple Ridge Public Library Third Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm Have some input into what happens at the library this year, and earn volunteer work experience hours at the same time! Members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events.

Refreshments provided. Ask for an SLC application form at the second floor information desk.

Join the Silvertones and other special guests for our traditional evening of Christmas stories, songs and celebration.

Refreshments will be served.

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maple ridge teens Teen Quiz Night • Maple Ridge Public Library Saturday, Nov 3 7 pm – 9 pm Bring your competitive spirit to the Maple Ridge Public Library for Teen Quiz Night. This free event features snacks, prizes, fun and more! Form a team or come alone. Contact the library for more information.

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Maple Ridge Public Library Join us at the library to enjoy fun-filled activities and games

Chocolate Festival • Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Sep 26 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Do you or does anyone you know have a sweet tooth? Then this is the perfect program for you! Join us at the library for our 4th annual afternoon of chocolate-filled activities and games! For kids in grades 4 and up. Registration begins Sep 1.

Urban Myths—True or False • Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Oct 24 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Can fact be stranger than fiction? Test your deductive reasoning skills against these urban legends and find out which is true and which is false. For kids in grades 4 and up. Registration begins Oct 1.

Christmas Movie • Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Nov 28 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm It’s almost that time of year again! Head down to the library and enjoy some snacks and a festive holiday movie that will be sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Elf (rated PG) will be shown. For kids in grades 4 and up. Registration begins Nov 1.

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maple ridge kids Babytime: Peek-a-Book • Maple Ridge Public Library Mondays, Sept 10 – Nov 26 10:15 am – 10:45 am Make reading fun! Start early with baby storytimes. Bring your baby for one-on-one stories, puppets and more! For children 0 to 18 months. The library will be closed on Monday, Oct 8 and Nov 12.

Storytime: You, Me and the Li-bra-ry • Maple Ridge Public Library Sep 11 – Dec 14 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:15 am – 10:45 am Come prepared for fun, singing, and reading! Puppets, books, rhymes and songs will enchant you and your child. All ages are welcome. The library will be closed on Friday, Sep 14.

Reading Buddies • Maple Ridge Public Library Oct 9 – Nov 28 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm The Reading Buddies program pairs elementary school children with high school students for a half-hour of reading practice each week. Partners meet on Tuesdays or Wednesdays after school.

For children in grades 1 to 3.

Registration begins Sep 1.

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Night Time Tales Maple Ridge Public Library Evening storytime magic for the whole family!

Halloween Magic

Christmas Countdown

• Tuesday, Oct 16 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

• Tuesday, Dec 4 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Calling all witches, fairies, ghosts, pirates and everyone else! Come in for an exciting evening of puppets, books, songs and rhymes.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so come and join us for an evening of holiday songs, rhymes, stories and a special puppet show.

The Great Egg Drop

Friday Fun Club

• Maple Ridge Public Library Friday, Oct 19 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Fridays, Nov 9 – Nov 30 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Put your scientific engineering skills to the test! Create a container to protect an egg when dropped from 25 feet, then test your invention in the foyer of the library. For children in grades 3 to 7. Registration begins Sep 24.

Looking for something to do after school on a Friday afternoon?

Kids in grades 1 to 3 are invited to join the Friday Fun Club for stories, contests, crafts and prizes!

Registration begins Oct 1.

Author Linda Bailey • Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Oct 24 1 pm – 2 pm Children’s author Linda Bailey reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

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mission MISSION LIBRARY

Everyone

Adults

33247 Second Avenue Mission, bc v2v 1j9 Phone 604-826-6610

Customer Appreciation Day

International Knitting Club

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

• Mission Library Wednesday, Oct 17 2 pm – 4 pm

• Mission Library Every Wednesday.

12 pm – 1:30 pm

Join us for a sweet treat to celebrate the best part about our library—our customers!

Reaching out to knitters from all cultures.

Presented in co-operation with Mission Community Services.

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Diwali • Mission Library Thursday, Nov 8 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

English Practice Groups

Join Mission Library, in partnership with Mission Community Services, as we celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, at Heritage Park Secondary and Clarke Theatre. Experience the wonderful diversity of culture in a festive atmosphere.

• Mission Library Every Wednesday.

10:15 am – 11:30 am Practice your English and make new friends.

Everyone is welcome. Presented in cooperation with Mission Community Services.

Safe Harbour Chai Time • Mission Library Wednesday, Sep 19 2 pm – 3:30 pm Join us for chai and topical conversations. The theme will be respect for the older adults.

Fall Book Sale • Mission Library Friday, Oct 12, 10 am – 4:30 pm Saturday, Oct 13, 10 am – 4 pm

Word Keepers

Help the Mission Friends of the Library and support the library by purchasing some gently used books, DVDs and more!

• Mission Library Third Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm Join Mission’s Writer’s Group! For all writers, from the closet writer to the published author.

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mission adults Tech Café • Mission Library Thursdays, Oct 25, Nov 22 3:30 pm – 5 pm

Historic Highway 20 • Mission Library Wednesday, Sep 26 7 pm – 8:30 pm You are invited to experience tummy turning switchbacks with Patrick O’Brien. Hang on as O’Brien showcases the historic stretch of Highway 20 from Williams Lake to Bella Coola.

Travel Fair: Find the World at FVRL

Do all the new hand-held tech toys confuse you? Bring those new gadgets (cell phones, cameras, hand-held GPS, etc.) and let technically gifted teens explain how they work and what they do.

Presented in cooperation with Mission high school’s leadership programs. Registration required.

Quiz Night • Mission Library Friday, Oct 26 7 pm – 9:45 pm

• Mission Library Saturday, Oct 20 2 pm – 4 pm Undiscovered destinations. No stress travel. Have your ducks in a row, before you go! Come listen to seasoned travel agents and their adventures at a Travel Fair. Enter the draw for a travel filled gift basket.

Tropical Splendor in a Cold Sea

Join us for the extremely fun Friends of the Library’s Annual Quiz Night. Space is limited and tickets sell quickly. Reserve your spot when you buy your tickets at Mission Library.

Authors of Mission Celebration

• Mission Library Wednesday, Nov 14 7 pm – 8:30 pm Discover one of sport diving’s best kept secrets - British Columbia’s ocean realm! Diving photojournalists Jett and Kathryn Britnell will show you what tropical splendor in a cold sea is all about.

• Mission Library Saturday, Oct 27 1 pm – 4 pm Love words? So do we! Meet local writers, hear them read, and enjoy a treat. Open to all.

Book a Librarian!

• Mission Library Saturday, Sep 22 10 am – 4 pm Got a question? We’ve got experts. Research, computers, eBooks, job search, business, library catalogue help and more! Thirty-minute one-onone sessions with a librarian are available by appointment. Ask for details at the information desk or call us. Registration required.

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teens Manga Village • Mission Library Saturdays, Sept 29, Nov 3, Dec 1 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

eBook Day • Mission Library Saturday, Nov 17 10 am – 4 pm

Do you want to learn more about eReaders and eBooks? Join us at the library for eBook Day and have your questions answered.

Attend one of the day’s programs or all of them!

Choosing an eBook Reader?

10:15 am – 11 am Learn the key features of eReaders and tablets to help you find the best fit. eBooks for All 11:15 am – 12 pm Discover the basics of downloading free library eBooks for any device.

Library eBooks for Sony Reader 2:15 pm – 3 pm Discover how to download free eBooks to your Sony Reader. Please bring your device.

Library eBooks for Kobo 3:15 pm – 4 pm Discover how to download free eBooks to your Kobo eReader. Please bring your device.

Do you love manga and anime?

Join us for contests, crafts, food, manga talk and lots of anime to watch. Anime with a TV14 rating will be shown. For ages 12 to 18.

Author Carrie Mac • Mission Library Tuesday, Oct 23, 1 pm Teen author Carrie Mac reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Gingerbread House Decorating • Mission Library Saturday, Dec 8 2:30 pm – 4 pm Make and decorate your own gingerbread house to take home. For teens ages 12 to 18.

Registration begins Nov 5.

Small Business Month Lunch & Learn at the Library • Mission Library 11:30 am – 1 pm Celebrate Small Business Month at the Mission Library with Lunch & Learn sessions presented by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Oct 4: Marketing 101 Oct 11: Finding Your Market Oct 16: Communications: Defining Your Brand Oct 23: Designing an Ad Oct 25: Measuring the Bang for Your Advertising Buck

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mission kids Family Storytime • Mission Library Fridays, Sep 21 – Nov 30 10:30 am – 11:15 am Fun for all ages and stages. Join us for some stories, songs, puppets, and more.

Babytime • Mission Library Tuesdays, Sep 25 – Nov 27 10:30 am – 11 am Join library staff for an interactive storytime with books, songs and more. For babies up to 24 months and their caregivers.

Round the World in 28 Days • Mission Library Fridays, Nov 2 – 23 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Kids, ages 6 to 12, are invited to enjoy stories, crafts, games and snacks from four continents.

Register beginning Oct 1.

Puppet Shows Dinosaur Stomp • Mission Library Saturday, Sep 29 11 am – 12 pm Dino tales! Dino songs! Prehistoric puppet show! Play ‘Who Dung It?’ and make Jurassic Poop! It’s not just a puppet show, its fun for the whole family!

Let Your Smile Be Your Umbrella • Mission Library Wednesday, Nov 7 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Laugh away a rainy day! Join us for stories, songs and a very special puppet show. It’s fun for the whole family!

Christmas Extravaganza • Mission Library Wednesday, Dec 12 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Join us for stories, songs and a very special puppet show. It’s fun for the whole family!

Block Party • Mission Library Saturday, Oct 13, 1 pm – 3 pm Calling all LEGO lovers! Construct your dream creation at the library.

We supply the LEGO, you supply the ideas.

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pitt meadows Pitt Meadows Public Library

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200 – 12099 Harris Road Pitt Meadows, bc v3y 0e5 Phone 604-465-4113

Computer Basics

Pitt Meadows Library Book Club

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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* Sunday hours Sep – June only

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Monday, Sep 10 2:30 pm – 4 pm Get a gentle introduction to the computer with our Computer Basics course. Students will learn fundamental skills - how to turn a computer on and off, use a mouse, master the keyboard and get on the Internet.

Need help setting up an email account or formatting a Word document? Our staff can offer one-on-one help for some of those tougher problems we all encounter. Call or visit the library to register.

• Pitt Meadows Public Library • Tuesday, Sep 25 7 pm – 8:30 pm • Thursday, Oct 18 3 pm – 4:30 pm New to the workforce or just looking for a better job? The library is here to help! Come in for free advice and strategies to find a job, build your resume, and develop interview skills.

Pitt Meadows Friends of the Library Quiz Night

Games Nights at the Library • Pitt Meadows Public Library Wednesdays, Sep 26 – Dec 5 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for Family Games Nights!

A variety of board games will be set out around the library for everyone to use. You may also bring your own board games to share. The more the merrier!

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Join us to discuss our monthly book club choice. See library staff for information about upcoming discussion titles. Registration appreciated, refreshments served.

Job Hunting Workshop

One-on-One Computer Help • Pitt Meadows Public Library Mondays, Sep 17 – Nov 26 2:30 pm – 4 pm

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• Pitt Meadows Public Library Third Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Saturday, Sep 29 7 pm – 9 pm The Friends of the Pitt Meadows Library presents the 1st annual Quiz Night. Come by yourself or as a team. Limited to 10 teams with a maximum of 8 people per team.

Prizes and refreshments are provided. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the library after Sep 5.

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Seniors Open House

Christmas Craft Extravaganza

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Saturday, Oct 13 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Come to the library for afternoon tea, hear stories, and reminisce with other seniors about the good old days! Snacks and refreshments will be served all afternoon.

teens Talk Like a Pirate Day!!

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Wednesday, Sep 19 10 am – 9 pm Arrrgh mateys, come to the library and help us celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Bring your library card and plunder the booty from our shelves all day long. Every child who comes dressed in their seafaring gear wins a prize!

Author Linda Bailey

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Wednesday, Nov 28 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Bring that old time feeling back to the holidays when you come to the library to create and decorate ornaments with your kids!

Babytime • Pitt Meadows Public Library Tuesdays, Sep 18 – Nov 27 10:15 am – 10:45 am Join us for a unique drop-in program for babies, newborn to 23 months. Introduce your baby to the wonderful world of children’s literature, song, rhyme and rhythm.

Mumble Jumble Storytimes • Pitt Meadows Public Library Thursdays, Sep 20 – Nov 29 10:15 am – 10:45 am A little bit of this and a little bit of that: stories, singing, dancing, puppets and lots of fun and laughter for kids of all ages and stages!

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Wednesday Oct 24, 10:15 am Children’s author Linda Bailey reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Halloween Nighttime Tales • Pitt Meadows Public Library Tuesday, Oct 30 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Come to the library in your Halloween costume to hear curdling tales and spooky legends.

Get a head start on your trick or treating a day early. There will be a prize for the best costume!

Yuletide Lore and Holiday Tales • Pitt Meadows Public Library Tuesday, Dec 4 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Wear your warmest pyjamas, fuzziest slippers and bring your favourite stuffed animal to help us celebrate Christmas a bit early.

Stories, puppets, carols and other holiday goodies await our final night storytime of the year.

French Storytime • Pitt Meadows Public Library Fridays, Sep 21 – Nov 30 10:15 am – 10:45 am Kids of all ages and stages can enjoy a variety of stories, rhymes and songs in our weekly French storytime. This is an excellent way to prepare your child for French Immersion.

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Port Coquitlam TERRY FOX LIBRARY

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2470 Mary Hill Road Port Coquitlam, bc v3c 3b1 Phone 604-927-7999

Friends of the Library

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 5 10 – 5 1 – 5 *

* Sunday hours Thanksgiving through Easter only

• Terry Fox Library Friends make a difference! Join the Friends group and support the Terry Fox Library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects and programs. New friends are always welcome! Call the library for more information, including dates and times of meetings.

One-On-One Internet Training Need Internet help? Join us for a free half hour session to get you started. We can help you learn about the Internet, Facebook, eBooks, email and more. Choose to learn on your own laptop, handheld device, or use a library computer. Call or ask at the Information Desk to book a personalized appointment.

All About eBooks • Terry Fox Library Saturday, Oct 13 2 pm – 3 pm Did you know that FVRL offers a great selection of free eBooks that can be downloaded to your computer or other device? Join library staff for a discussion of eReaders and a demonstration of how to download eBooks. Bring your eReader and your questions.

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• Terry Fox Library Saturday, Sep 29 1 pm – 3 pm Join BC historian John Mitchell as he shares the stories and pictures of the Cariboo Gold Rush and Barkerville. Learn about the rush and hear the stories of fortune hunters who came to BC to strike it rich.

Seniors Christmas Tea Party

• Terry Fox Library

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The Cariboo Gold Rush and the Story of Barkerville

• Terry Fox Library Friday, Dec 14 2 pm – 3 pm Spread some holiday cheer! Listen to Christmas stories, sing carols, drink some tea and get into the Christmas spirit.

English Conversation Group • Terry Fox Library Every Thursday 10 am – 12 pm Practise English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE family and Community Services.

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Port Coquitlam adults Coffee Mug Club: Terry Fox Library Book Club • Terry Fox Library Fourth Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 8 pm New Members are welcome to join this informal book discussion group. For more information contact Kim at 604-942-9598 or email kimstack_@shaw.ca.

Travel to the Land of the Inca • Terry Fox Library Monday, Nov 19 7 pm – 8:30 pm Join local pro photographer Steve Smith as he features the sites and sounds of Peru and Bolivia. Travel the ancient roads of the Inca civilization and see the wonders of Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, the Bolivian Salt Flats and other more worldly places. From the jungles at the headwaters of the Amazon to the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, discover some of the most diverse and challenging terrain on earth. If hiking the Inca Trail is on your bucket list, come find out how tough it really is.

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Adult Learner Book Club

• Terry Fox Library Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30 pm – 3:45 pm

• Terry Fox Library Second Friday of the month.

2 pm – 3 pm

Upgrade your reading, writing and vocabulary skills. Ongoing registration through Coquitlam Continuing Education. Call 604-936-4261 for more information.

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Ancestry.com—Search For Your Roots • Terry Fox Library Tuesday, Oct 23 7 pm – 8:30 pm Come and learn about the Ancestry.com database with genealogical expert Chris Longley.

Learn techniques and tricks to help navigate your way through this free database and become better acquainted with your family.

Make new friends, read interesting books and practice English in a fun environment. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join.

The books discussed vary from ELSA levels 2 – 5 according to the reading levels and interests of the group. Call or drop by the Information Desk to join.

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kids Pyjama Storytime • Terry Fox Library First Wednesday of the month.

6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Teen Advisory Group • Terry Fox Library Third Tuesday of the month.

7 pm – 8:30 pm

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The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) advises and helps plan and develop teen-orientated programs and services. TAG members organize programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events. The meetings are fun and always include snacks! TAG membership looks great on resumes and college applications. Volunteer hours are granted for attending monthly meetings and volunteering at library events. Membership is open to all teens. If you’d like to join, attend the next meeting or visit the library to pick up an application!

Bring the entire family to the library for a half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Children are welcome to come in pyjamas and bring a stuffed toy.

The More We Read Together: Preschool Storytime • Terry Fox Library • Tuesdays, Sept 11 – Oct 2 10:15 am – 10:45 am • Wednesdays, Oct 17 – Nov 7 10:15 am – 10:45 am

Reading Buddies—Teen Volunteers

• Fridays, Nov 16 – Dec 7 10:15 am – 10:45 am

• Terry Fox Library Mondays, Sep 17 – Nov 19 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Volunteer as a reading buddy to a child in grades K to 3 and help them improve their reading skills. Show your buddy how cool reading is! This is a great opportunity to gain volunteer hours for your community work experience requirement and will look awesome on your resume. Teens in grades 8 to 12 may pick up an application for this 8 week session at the information desk.

The more we read together, the happier we’ll be! Storytimes include books, fingerplays, songs and flannel board stories. Join us and our puppet friends for lots of fun and laughter.

Saturday Storytime • Terry Fox Library Third Saturday of the month.

11 am – 11:30 am Enjoy stories, fingerplays and songs that will entertain and delight kids of all ages. Everyone is welcome.

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Family Christmas Special

• Terry Fox Library Mondays, Sep 17 – Nov 19 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm

• Terry Fox Library Tuesday, Oct 30, 10:15 am

• Terry Fox Library Wednesday, Dec 5 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Parents, if you have a son or daughter in kindergarten to grade 3 who would like to be a better reader, this is a great way to get extra reading practice! Your child will have a chance to read with one of our teen volunteers. The session runs for 8 weeks. Please visit the library to fill out an application form. Registration begins Aug 20.

Babytime • Terry Fox Library • Fridays, Sep 21 – Oct 12 10:15 am – 10:40 am Registration begins Sep 7.

Children’s author Tanya Kyi reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

Spooky Stories— Halloween Storytime

Celebrate the season with a night of festive family fun! Enjoy stories, sing carols and help decorate the library Christmas tree. Seasonal goodies will be served.

• Terry Fox Library Wednesday, Oct 31 10:15 am – 10:45 am Join us this Halloween for books that go bump in the night and songs that will make you howl.

Children are invited to come in costume for a parade around the library.

• Fridays, Oct 19 – Nov 9 10:15 am – 10:40 am Registration begins Oct 5.

• Tuesdays, Nov 13 – Dec 4 10:15 am – 10:40 am Registration begins Oct 30.

Bring your baby, newborn to 12 months, to the library and discover the pleasure of reading with them. Join us for stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and songs.

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white Rock WHITE ROCK LIBRARY

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15342 Buena Vista White Rock, bc v4b 1y6 Phone 604-541-2201

Friends of the White Rock Library Corner Book Store

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 9 10 – 5 10 – 5 10 – 5 1 – 5 *

* Sunday hours Thanksgiving through Easter only

• White Rock Library Saturday, Sep 1 – Monday, Dec 31

• White Rock Library Second Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 9 pm

The Friends of the White Rock Library stock and manage a used bookstore located near the building entrance. “Corner Books” offers used books in good condition at bargain prices. Our volunteers change stock weekly, so check it out each time you visit the library. The Friends of the White Rock Library is a volunteer group that assists the library with fund raising and programming.

For more information, pick up a membership brochure near the Circulation Desk.

Livley discussions on the burning issues of the day.

White Rock Chess Club

Friends of the White Rock Library Fall Book Sale

• White Rock Library • Saturdays, Sep 1 – Dec 22 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm • Tuesdays, Sep 4 – Dec 18 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Chess—the best game in the world! All ages and skill levels wecome.

White Rock Knitters • White Rock Library Wednesdays, Sep 5 – Dec 19 7 pm – 9 pm Drop in for free knitting instruction and warm conversation.

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Meet the Needle Nuts!

• White Rock Library Friday, Sep 28 1 pm – 4 pm Come for coffee at the library during Culture Days and meet the Needle Nuts Applique Group.

They will be demonstrating hand appliqué quilting and have examples of their beautiful completed quilts.

• White Rock Library Saturday, Oct 20 10 am – 4 pm Just in time for the rainy season!

Stock up on affordable and interesting books and support the library at the same time.

Family Holiday Craft Workshop • White Rock Library Wednesday, Dec 5 3 pm – 4:30 pm Join library staff to make some fun decorations and crafts for the season!

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white rock adults Outside the Box: A Celebration of Fibre & Textile Arts • White Rock Library Saturday, Sep 8 – Friday, Oct 5 Outside the Box celebrates and promotes awareness of the rich versatility and history of art in fibre and textiles, ranging from fine art to everyday functional items. White Rock Library will host a display of quilts by the Piece Arch Quilters, demonstrations and displays by the Peace Arch Weavers & Spinners, yarn bombing and Dance of the Needle: A Bookmaking Workshop.

Monday, Sep 10, 10 am – 1 pm: Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Demonstration Wednesday, Sep 19, 10:30 am – 11 am: Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Special Storytime

White Rock Library Scrabble Club

Dance of the Needle: A Bookmaking Workshop

• White Rock Library Wednesdays, Sep 5 – Dec 19 1 pm – 4 pm

• White Rock Library Monday, Sep 24 7 pm – 8 pm

Do you have a way with words?

Drop in and test your word power.

All ages and experience levels welcome!

Sewing is a big step in creating handmade books. The dance is all in the looping of the thread that binds paper together. With one needle, beautiful patterns develop along the spine. Join Jo Yearsley, in partnership with Outside the Box: A Celebration of Fibre & Textile Arts, for a bookmaking workshop. You may pick up the stitching ideas easier if you needlepoint, but even if you don’t come and try a dance or two.

You’ll be surprised how quickly you catch on. Supplies provided.

Registration appreciated.

White Rock & South Surrey Writers Club • White Rock Library Third Thursday of the month.

7 pm - 9 pm Are you an aspiring writer? Join the Writers Club and enjoy constructive critiques, readings and writing support. New members welcome. For more information contact Les Johnson at 604-535-3426.

Friday, Sep 21, 1 pm – 4 pm: Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Demonstration Monday, Sep 24, 10 am – 1 pm: Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Demonstration Monday, Sep 24, 7 pm – 9 pm: Dance of the Needle: A Bookmaking Workshop

Literary Evenings at the White Rock Library • White Rock Library Last Wednesday of the month.

7 pm – 9 pm Discuss classics and new titles in a casual setting at the library’s Literary Evenings. New members are always welcome. Books are provided.

Friday, Sep 28, 1 pm – 4 pm: Needle Nuts Appliqué Group Demo

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white rock Adults Internet Classes • White Rock Library Thursdays, Sep 6 – Dec 13 10:30 am – 11:30 am Receive one-on-one Internet training for beginners. Topics covered include using the mouse, Internet basics, effective Internet searching and email.

kids Titles and Tea Afternoon Book Club

Chess Lessons

• White Rock Library Third Tuesday of the month.

2 pm – 4 pm

• White Rock Library Saturdays, Sep 15 – Nov 17 1 pm – 2:20 pm

Classics and new titles will be discussed in a casual setting. New members are welcome. Books are provided.

Learn to play chess! Beginners and intermediates in grades 3 to 7 can have lessons and stay to play with the chess club. Registration required.

White Rock Bridge Club

Book Tastes

Family Storytime

• White Rock Library Thursdays, Sep 6 – Dec 20 12 pm – 4:30 pm

• White Rock Library Sep – Nov Last Tuesday of the month.

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

• White Rock Library Wednesdays, Sep 19 – Dec 5 10:30 am – 11 am

Contract bridge in a relaxed environment.

Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners • White Rock Library • Monday, Sep 10 10 am – 1 pm • Friday, Sep 21 1 pm – 4 pm • Monday, Sep 24 10 am – 1 pm Members of the Peace Arch Weavers and Spinners Guild will demonstrate the art and craft of weaving and spinning.

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Drop in for a summary of suggested reads picked by library staff. Don’t forget to share your own favourites!

52 Best Day Trips from Vancouver with Jack Christie

Weaving and Spinning Storytime • White Rock Library Wednesday, Sep 19 10:30 am – 11 am

• White Rock Library Monday, Oct 15 7 pm – 8:30 pm Cycling, birding, paddling, and simple trail walks are some of the many ways we can enjoy the outdoors close to home during winter months. Join author Jack Christie as he shares some of these marvelous locations with images from his newly updated guide book 52 Best Day Trips from Vancouver.

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Join us for a half hour of stories, songs and puppets. For children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

In partnership with the Outside the Box: A Celebration in Fibre & Textile Arts, a special storytime including a demonstration by the Peace Arch Weavers & Spinners.

Author Linda Bailey • White Rock Library Wednesday, Nov 7, 1 pm Children’s author Linda Bailey reads from her novels. See page 4 for more details.

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yale YALE LIBRARY Box #17 Yale Elementary School 65050 Albert Street Yale, bc v0k 2s0 Phone 604-863-2279 Wednesday 1 – 5

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Halloween Happenings

Thanksgiving Story and Craft Program

• Yale Library Wednesday, Oct 31 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Come to the library for costume judging before trick or treating out there on the street!

Christmas Crafting • Yale Library Wednesday, Dec 5, 12 5:30 pm – 7 pm

• Yale Library Saturday, Sep 29 11 am – 12 pm Join us at the library for a special Thanksgiving story and craft session. Cap off your afternoon fun by enjoying some delicious goodies!

Christmas Storytime!

Everyone is invited to join us at the library to make a craft or a gift for a special someone!

• Yale Library Saturday, Dec 8 11 am – 11:45 am Christmas stories and activities are happening at the library today!

Bring a special stuffed toy—tell us why it’s special and receive a small free gift!

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AA4K Top Ten Books (in order of top borrowed) 1. Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel 2. A Fine, Fine School

by Sharon Creech 3. Curious George

by H. A. Rey

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on’t miss the reading train! FVRL invites all kindergartners to come explore their local library by signing up for a library card and joining the All Aboard for Kindergarten program. FVRL has chosen 100 wonderful books that kindergartners will love to read and have read to them. There are new books, classics, non-fiction and some French language books. Look for a display in your local library!

At the end of September, participating schools give out packages to kindergartners. Each child’s package includes a Literacy Train foldout poster with a checklist of the 100 Books, literacy information for families, and an invitation for the child to get a library card. Kindergartners who sign up for All Aboard for Kindergarten at any of FVRL’s 24 locations will receive a special card holder for their library card. As they visit their library throughout the year, they are encouraged to borrow books and enter prize draws. If your kindergartner does not receive a package and you would like one, please visit your favourite FVRL location.

4. Max’s Bunny Business

by Rosemary Wells 5. Happy School Year!

by Susan Milord 6. Some Dogs Do

by Jez Alborough 7. Little Blue Truck Leads the Way

by Alice Schertle 8. Mail Harry to the Moon!

by Robie H. Harris 9. Lissy’s Friends

by Grace Lin 10. Show and Tell

by Robert Munsch

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his is the ultimate “battle of the books.” Reading Link Challenge is a reading program for students in grades 4 and 5 that promotes the “sport of reading.” Using elements of a classic reading program, kids are encouraged to participate in a group activity, to read for retention and to participate in a public library activity that promotes the love of reading.

This program is presented in collaboration with 13 different school districts. In teams of seven, kids read and become familiar with a set of six selected books. At the first challenge level, teams within a school compete with each other answering questions on characters, plots and settings.

The winning team at each school goes on to the Grand Challenge level at the public library. The winners of the Grand Challenge move on to the Global Videoconference Challenge level, where they compete against winners from the Seattle, Washington region for the International Reading Plaque. Please visit www.fvrl.ca/play/reading_linlk_challenge.htm for more information.

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Customer Appreciation Day

George Mackie Library Saturday, Oct 20, 1 pm – 3 pm Ladner Pioneer Library Saturday, Oct 20, 1 pm – 3 pm Tsawwassen Library Saturday, Oct 20, 1 pm – 3 pm City of Langley Library Tuesday, Sep 18, 2 pm – 4 pm Maple Ridge Public Library Tuesday, Oct 2, 11 am – 3 pm Mission Library Wednesday, Oct 17, 2 pm – 4 pm

Connect at the Library: Celebrate Canadian Library Month

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ibraries Connect is the theme of Canadian Library Month 2012. As part of a changing world, Canada's public libraries are constantly growing, evolving and connecting people in our increasingly information-driven society.

From Delta to Boston Bar, FVRL’s 24 locations provide an inviting place to connect in 15 Fraser Valley municipalities. We are more than just books, we offer a diverse range of programs, and provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, engage and discover the world both in-library and online via our website and online resources.

Canadian Library Month isn’t just about celebrating public libraries; it is also about celebrating our wonderfully supportive customers. Visit us throughout October to help us celebrate public libraries and you—the customer.

Library live and on tour FVRL is taking the library to the people! Join LiLi and Tour Manager Smitty Miller at various events throughout the fall as they connect with the community. The centerpiece of this initiative is a highly visible souped-up 2012 Nissan Cube with some very un-library like enhancements including a rocking audio and video gaming system and onboard technology gadget bar. Unlike traditional ‘bookmobiles’, LiLi stresses services, access to information, and awareness of the library, rather than being exclusively about library materials. Learn more about the initiative, including event dates at www.libraryliveandontour.com.

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Get the Lowdown on eBooks Not sure where to start with eBooks? Join us for informative sessions where we demonstrate downloading procedures, discuss compatible devices and answer questions you may have.