@ the Library Newsletter October 2012

@ the Library October 2012

Your monthly guide to what’s happening at the North Vancouver District Public Library

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

FeatureD eVeNtS aND PrOgraMS

Parent-Child Mother goose ProgramThe Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a fun group experience for parents and their babies (birth to 12 months) that focuses on the pleasure and power of learning rhymes, songs and stories

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale!The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library are hosting one of their legendary book sales this October.

Books, CDs, and DVDs will be on sale for 50 cents to $2. On Sunday everything is 1/2 price. Or, fill a bag of books for $3 or a box of books for $6 on Sunday. Please bring your own bag to carry your purchases.

Location Lynn Valley Main Library Community Room, Lynn Valley Village

Dates Friday, October 26, 10:00am - 7:00pm and times Saturday, October 27, 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, October 28, noon - 4:00pm

Proceeds go towards projects of the Friends of the Library, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of North Vancouver District Public Library.

For more information about the Friends, visit www.nvdpl.ca/about/friends.

Schedule and registration Information

Capilano Branch Library Wednesdays, 10:30am - 11:30am October 24 to December 12 (8 weeks) Register starting Wednesday, October 10, at 10:00am at 604-987-4471, ext 8175 or in person at Capilano Branch Library.

Lynn Valley Main Library Thursdays, 10:30am - 11:30am October 25 to December 13 (8 weeks) Register starting Wednesday, October 10, at 9:00am at 604-984-0286, ext 8141 or in person at Lynn Valley Main Library.

Space is limited. No registration by email. Please register at one location only. Registrants may not register on behalf of others.

Spooktacular Halloween Puppet ShowThursday, October 25, 4:00pm - 4:45pm Capilano Branch Library

Join us at Capilano Branch Library for a wonderfully fun Spooktacular Halloween Puppet Show. Dress up in your Halloween finest and enjoy some stories, songs and a very special puppet show. All ages are welcome.

Free; no registration required.

Book BuddiesTuesdays, October 9 to November 27, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Capilano Branch Library

Book Buddies is a program that matches children ages 6 to 10 with teen reading mentors. During weekly half-hour sessions, Big Book Buddies listen to their Little Buddies read, read aloud to them and play literacy-based games. Book Buddies provides encouragement for children to improve reading skills in a fun environment.

Free; registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 to register your child for this eight-week program. This is a pilot program and is only offered at our Capilano Branch at this time.

Your Library: the place you want to be

EvEnTs anD PROgRaMsLynn Valley Main LibraryStorytimes• Babytales (for babies under 24 months old)

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 – 11:00amStorytimes are free, no registration is required.

english Conversation CornerMondays, 7:30pm – 8:45pm (no meeting October 8) Come 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 MayorMonday, October 15, 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 JaneThursday, October 25, 10:00am – 11:00amDrop by the fireplace area for an informal chat with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite. Free; everyone welcome. No registration required.

SFu Philosopher’s Café Series Wednesday, October 10, 7:00pm – 8:45pmThe SFU Philosopher’s Café is your chance to debate philosophical issues in a group setting. Join us on October 10 as we discuss world violence. Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker argues that contrary to appearances humans are generally getting less violent. Does this argument fit our own views about the state of world violence? Free; no registration required.

District Library galleryDrop by the second floor of the Lynn Valley Main Library to check out the exhibitions of the District Library Gallery.•Stefanie Denz’s exhibition runs until October 9.•Mike Wakefield’s exhibition runs October 10 to December 4

A free opening reception for Mike, hosted by the Friends of the Library, takes place Saturday, October 13, from 2:00pm–4:00pm. All are welcome.

One-on-One Computer assistance Thursday, October 25, 2:00pm – 4:30pm Need help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader? Sign up for a half-hour of personalized help from your Library. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144. All equipment for computer classes is provided.

Parkgate Branch LibraryStorytimes• Babytales (for babies under 24 months old)

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 – 11:00amStorytimes are free, no registration is required.

Internet Basics Thursday, October 4, 3:00pm – 4:00pm Attend this session to learn the basics of navigating the Internet. Free; drop-in program, no registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727. All equipment provided.

Introduction to emailTuesday, October 9, 11:00am – 12:00pm Learn how to set up a webmail account and all the basics about corresponding by email. We will be demonstrating Gmail, but this session will be useful for anyone new to email. Free; drop-in program, no registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727. All equipment provided.

Introduction to MeetupThursday, November 1, 3:00pm – 4:00pm Learn how to find groups in your community where you can meet other people who share similar interests, from hiking to starting a new business. Free; drop-in program, no registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727. All equipment provided.

Capilano Branch LibraryStorytimes• Babytales (for babies under 24 months old)

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 – 11:00amStorytimes are free, no registration is required.

Introduction to Craigslist Wednesday, October 10, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Wanting to sell the junk in the basement? Looking for a rare record or an apartment to rent? Attend this session to learn how to buy and sell items using Craigslist, the world’s largest classifieds website. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-987-4471.

Introduction to FacebookTuesday, October 23, 1:30pm – 3:00pm Attend this session to learn how to set up a Facebook profile, add a picture, find friends and family, control content and privacy settings. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-987-4471.

Library Events at a glanceOctober 2012

Sunday Monday tuesday Wednesday thursday Friday Saturday

1english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV

2Storytales10:30am – LV

toddletales10:30am – CAP

Babytales2:30pm – PG

3toddletales10:30am – LV

toddletales10:30am – PG

4Storytales10:30am – PG

Storytales10:30am – CAP

Internet Basics3:00pm – PG

5Babytales10:30am – LV

Babytales10:30am – CAP

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All locations closed

8thanksgiving Day

All locations closed




Intro to email11:00am – PG

10Mother goose registration Opens9:00am – LV10:00am - CAP

toddletales10:30am – LV


Introduction to Craigslist1:30pm – CAP

Philosopher’s Café7:00pm – LV





13art Opening for Mike Wakefield2:00pm – LV

14 15Meet Your Mayor9:00am – LV

english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV










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21 22english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV




Introduction to Facebook1:30pm – CAP



Join Jane 2510:00am – LV

Storytales10:30am – PG


Spooktacular Halloween Puppet Show4:00pm – CAP

One-on-One Computer assistance2:00pm – LV



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28 29english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV






November 1Storytales10:30am – PG


Introduction to Meetup3:00pm – PG

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

Pg - Parkgate Branch Library (3675 Banff Ct.)

CaP - Capilano Branch Library (3045 Highland Blvd.)

Book Sale @ LV

10:00am - 4:00pmBook Sale

@ LV 10:00am -

7:00pm

Book Sale

@ LV noon - 4:00pm

Lynn Valley Main Library

1277 Lynn Valley Road604-984-0286

Parkgate Branch Library

3675 Banff Ct.604-929-3727

Capilano Branch Library

3045 Highland Blvd.604-987-4471

Telephone renewals

604-981-3190

www.nvdpl.ca

Administration

1277 Lynn Valley Road604-990-5800

“I used to walk to school with my nose buried in a book.”

~ Coolio

Thanksgiving hOURsThe Library will be closed Sunday, October 7, and Monday, October 8 for Thanksgiving. All other hours are as usual.

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LiBRaRY BOOk CLUBsThere is still a few spots available in a couple of NVDPL’s yearly book clubs. Register now to secure your spot. Book clubs run monthly until June 2013. Cost for book clubs is $25 per person with payment collected at the first meeting. Registration is by phone or in person.

Library book clubs with space remaining:

Lynn Valley Main Library Second Thursday of the month, 2:30pm - 3:30pm First meeting: October 11. Register at 604-984-0286, ext 8144

Capilano Branch Library Third Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm - 8:30pm First meeting: October 17 Register at 604-987-4471, ext. 8176

These spots may fill up quickly so please register as soon as possible. For more information, please visit www.nvdpl.ca

ChaT assisTanCEYes, the Library has that!Have a Library question and can’t get to the Library? Ask your question online through Just Ask!, a live chat service staffed by librarians. It is available from 10:00am to 8:00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Fridays. You can access Just Ask! from the Library’s homepage at www.nvdpl.ca.

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@ the Library Newsletter October 2012