@ the Library November 2011 Newsletter by North Vancouver District Public Library

@ the Library

November 2011

Your monthly guide to whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening at the North Vancouver District Public Library

FEATURED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Now Accepting Applications for Library Trustees

BOOK TALK: My Road to Rome Wednesday, November 2, 7:00pm - 8:15pm Capilano Branch Library

Are you interested in shaping the vision and policies of the Library? Have time to volunteer?

Join author and long-distance runner BJ McHugh, and co-author Bob Nixon, for a talk about their new book, My Road to Rome: The Running Times of BJ McHugh.

If so, the Library is looking for you! North Vancouver District Public Library is now accepting applications for positions on its Library Board.

Now in her 80s, BJ McHugh has set more than 30 world records for her age. She continues to enter half and full marathons.

Visit www.nvdpl.ca to learn more, and for an application form. For more information, call 604-990-2211.

Free; registration required. To register, call 604-987-4471.

Application deadline is Friday, November 4.

BOOK TALK: Right Here, Right Now Meditations Thursday, November 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Capilano Branch Library Learn about the benefits of meditation, how it works, and how anyone can awaken more to the present moment, no matter where they are, at a free book talk with Satsang meditation leader Canela Michelle Meyers. Free; registration required. Call 604-987-4471 to register.

For more information on events at your library, please see inside.

Three more Family Film Nights this Fall! Registration is required for each individual film night. To register, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

Tuesday, November 1

Tuesday, November 15

Tuesday, November 29

Featuring: Toy Story 3

Featuring: Cars 2

Featuring: Winnie the Pooh

6:30pm - 8:30pm

For more information, visit www.nvdpl.ca . Please note that young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Your Library: the place you want to be EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Lynn Valley Main Library Storytimes

• BabyTales (for ages 12 – 24 months) Fridays, 10:30am – 11:00am • ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months) Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years) Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am Storytimes are free, no registration is required.

English Conversation Corner

Mondays, 7:30pm – 8:45pm, Come and practise your English-language skills with a fun group of new speakers. This program is presented in partnership with the Bahá’í of North Vancouver. Free; no registration required. Participants must have some knowledge of English.

Meet Your Mayor

Tuesday, November 8, 9:00am – 10:30am (subject to change) Drop by the fireplace area for an informal chat with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton. Free; everyone welcome. No registration required.

Join Jane

Thursday, November 10, 10:00am – 11:00am Drop by the fireplace area for an informal chat with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thorthwaite. Free; everyone welcome. No registration required.

District Library Gallery

Drop by the second floor of the Lynn Valley Main Library to check out the exhibitions of the District Library Gallery, presented by the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. • Daniel deRegt’s exhibition runs until November 9 • Anne Gaze’s paintings and print exhibition runs November 9 to January 4. Free opening reception for Gaze takes place Saturday, November 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Philosopher’s Café Series, presented by SFU

Second Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm – 8:45pm Join us for vibrant street-level discussions moderated by Mark Battersby, PhD. The discussion question for November 9 is when should the state enforce morals? The following activities have been or are illegal: prostitution, polygamy, adultery, drug usage, group sex. Is there a place for the state in controlling these activities? No registration required. A $5 SFU administration fee will be collected at the door of each event.

Computer Training at Lynn Valley Main Library:

• Internet Basics, Thursday, November 24, 2:30pm – 4:00pm Your days of being baffled by the Internet will soon be over. Learn all the basics and more at this hands-on session Free; registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 to register. All equipment for computer classes is provided.

Parkgate Branch Library Storytimes

• BabyTales (for ages birth – 24 months) Tuesdays, 2:30pm - 3:00pm • ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months) Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am • StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years) Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:00am Storytimes are free, no registration is required.

EVENT: Helping Your Executor

Wednesday, November 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Kevin Holt will offer tips on financially and emotionally assisting your family after a death, saving on estate settlement fees, understanding probate and freezing funeral costs. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-929-3727.

Computer Training at Parkgate Branch Library

• Internet Basics, Tuesday, November 8, 2:30pm – 3:30pm Your days of being baffled by the Internet will soon be over. Learn all the basics and more at this hands-on session. • Intro to Facebook, Tuesday, November 29, 2:30pm – 3:30pm Learn how to set up a Facebook profile, add a picture, find friends and family, control content and privacy settings. Free; no registration required. For more information call 604-929-3727. All equipment for computer classes is provided.

Capilano Branch Library Storytimes

• BabyTales (for ages 12 – 24 months) Fridays, 10:30am – 11:00am • ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months) Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am • StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years) Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:00am Storytimes are free, no registration is required.

BOOK TALK: Mayan Horror: How to Survive the End of the World in 2012

Tuesday, November 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Join comedy writer Bob Robertson for a talk about his new book. When the Mayan Calendar runs out on December 21, 2012, all manner of possible disasters will befall the earth. But just because life as we know it will come to an end, it doesn’t mean you can’t survive and even prosper in the post-apocalyptic world. Free; registration required. Call 604-987-4471 to register.

Computer Training at Capilano Branch Library:

• Internet Basics, Tuesday, November 8, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Your days of being baffled by the Internet will soon be over. Learn all the basics and more at this hands-on session. • Intro to Email, Thursday, November 24, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Learn how to set up an account and all the basics about corresponding by email at this hands-on session. Free; registration required. Call 604-987-4471 to register. All equipment for computer classes is provided.

Library Events at a Glance November 2011 Sunday

Monday

English Conversation Corner 7:30pm – LV

Tuesday

English Conversation Corner 7:30pm – LV

PG - Parkgate Branch Library (3675 Banff Ct.) CAP - Capilano Branch Library (3045 Highland Blvd.)

Wednesday

StoryTales 1 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP BabyTales 2:30pm – PG Family Film Night: Toy Story 3 6:30pm – LV

LV - Lynn Valley Main Library (1277 Lynn Valley Rd.)

Meet Your Mayor 9:00am – LV StoryTales 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP Internet Basics 1:30pm – CAP BabyTales 2:30pm – PG Internet Basics 2:30pm – PG

StoryTales 15 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP BabyTales 2:30pm – PG Family Film Night: Cars 2 6:30pm – LV Mayan Horror 7:00pm – CAP

StoryTales 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP BabyTales 2:30pm – PG

StoryTales 29 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – CAP BabyTales 2:30pm – PG Intro to Facebook 2:30pm – PG Family Film Night: Winnie the Pooh 6:30pm – LV

ToddleTales 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – PG My Road to Rome 7:00pm – CAP

ToddleTales 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – PG Philosopher’s Cafe 7:00pm – LV

ToddleTales 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – PG

Thursday StoryTales 10:30am – PG StoryTales 10:30am – CAP

Friday 3

Join Jane 10:00am – LV StoryTales 10:30am – PG StoryTales 10:30am – CAP

BabyTales 10:30am – LV BabyTales 10:30am – CAP Deadline to Apply for Library Trustee position

Remembrance Day

All locations closed

Art Opening for Anne Gaze 2:00pm – LV

StoryTales 10:30am – PG StoryTales 10:30am – CAP

BabyTales 10:30am – LV BabyTales 10:30am – CAP

StoryTales 24 10:30am – PG StoryTales 10:30am – CAP Intro to Email 1:30pm – CAP

BabyTales 10:30am – LV BabyTales 10:30am – CAP

Internet Basics 2:30pm – LV Right Here, Right Now Meditations 7:00pm – CAP ToddleTales 10:30am – LV ToddleTales 10:30am – PG Helping Your Executor 7:00pm – PG

Saturday

FRIENDS CORNER by Meghan Radomske Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library Executive Chair This October, The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library had another successful book sale, raising $3660! Thanks to everyone who supported the fundraiser by volunteering, buying books, and, spreading the word. Your contribution helped to support next year’s Summer Reading Club, the Halloween Trick is to Read program, and our “Excite Your Library Experience” fundraising campaign, which will fund the creation of an improved lobby and reading lounge at Lynn Valley Main Library. The Friends were also delighted to support accessibility improvements at all three branches by applying for and receiving a $73,353 grant from the Government of Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. This grant allowed the Library to buy automatic door openers for the washrooms, an accessible self-checkout station, magnification viewers, large computer monitors for select computers, and mp3 players, cassette players, and Kindle eReaders for library patrons with disabilities. We hope you were able to join us at our Celebrate Accessibility @ Your Library Event on October 26. Please join us on Saturday, November 12 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the District Library Gallery on the 2nd floor of Lynn Valley Main Library for an art reception featuring artist Anne Gaze. This is a chance to chat with the artist, enjoy beautiful art, mingle with community members, and enjoy some free refreshments. The Friends are looking for new executive members, including a new Chair. Becoming an executive member is your chance to give back to your community, guide the future directions of the Friends, and build on the past successes. For more information about the Friends, visit www.nvdpl.ca/ about/friends , or contact friendsnvdpl@gmail.com. Or, pick up a brochure from your local branch.

“There is no friend as loyal as a book.” ~ Ernest Hemingway

REMEMBRANCE DAY HOURS The Library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Remembrance Day. All other hours are as usual.

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