@ the library february 2011 newsletter

@ the Library February 2011

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 PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Capilano Universe Lecture Series

EVENT: Spies, Lies and MindgamesWednesday, February 9th7:00pm – 8:45pm Lynn Valley Main Library Community Meeting Room.

During the Cold War of the 1960s and early 1970s the one-upmanship between the KGB and CIA took a very strange turn when it became known that the KGB were forging ahead with research into paranormal abilities.

Join Cold War historian and professional mentalist Gerry Hennessey for a unique

presentation about the involvement of psychics and magicians in major events throughout the last century.

Hennessey will perform many of the demonstrations used to convince the KGB that psychic spying was possible. Will these demonstrations convince you? Was the KGB fooled by extrasensory deception?

For a preview video of this event, visit www.spymindtrailer.com .

Free; everyone welcome. Registration required. To register, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

Michelle Mason

Tuesday, February 8th7:00pm - 8:45pm Parkgate Branch Library

Don’t miss the second lecture of the Capilano Universe lecture series! This presentation will feature Capilano University’s Michelle Mason, who will explore the question: can documentary film save the world?

As part of this presentation, Mason will show her award-winning documentary, The Friendship Village (2002/52 minutes). This will be followed by

a discussion about the power of documentaries to change the way we understand the world around us.

Capilano Universe presentations are free and open to the public. No registration is required to attend. Please note, however, that space is limited. Please arrive early to secure seating.

For more information on Capilano Universe, visit www.capilanou.ca/universe .

Friends of the Library Book Sale!Come one, come all to this amazing book sale at Lynn Valley Main Library, hosted by the Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library.

At this sale you’ll find a huge variety of books and audio visual materials at bargain prices ranging from 50 cents to $2!

And on Sunday, everything is half price! Plus, on Sunday, you can get a bag of books for $5, or a box for $10!

Location Lynn Valley Main Library Community Meeting Room

Dates Friday, February 25th, 10:00am - 7:00pmand Times Saturday, February 26th, 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, February 27th, 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Please bring your own bag to the sale to carry your purchases.

Proceeds go towards an improved reading lounge at Lynn Valley Main Library as part of the Friends’ “Excite Your Library Experience” campaign. For more information about this campaign, and the Friends of the Library, see the back page of this newsletter.

Gerry Hennessey

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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Lynn Valley Main LibraryStorytimes• BabyTales (for ages 12 – 24 months)

Fridays, 10:30am – 11:00am, until March 18th• ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months)

Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, until March 16th• StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years)

Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, until March 15thStorytimes are free, no registration is required.

Workshop for Parents and Caregivers: Using Books to Support Social and Emotional DevelopmentTuesday, February 1st, 7:00pm - 8:30pm In this workshop, learn how books can help prepare you and your child for the emotional ups and downs of life. At this event, the presenters will share ideas on expanding the use of books into meaningful, fun activities for children three to eight years of age. This program is presented in partnership with the North Shore Supported Child Development Program. Free; everyone welcome. No registration required.

Author Reading with Kristin ButcherThursday, February 17th, 10:30am - 11:30amSchool groups and interested adults are invited to an author reading event with Kristin Butcher. Butcher is author of Zach and Zoe and the Bank Robber, which has been nominated for a Red Cedar Book Award. The Red Cedar Book Awards are B.C.’s young readers’ choice awards. Teachers of Grades 4 and 5 who are interested in bringing their class to this event should contact the Lynn Valley Main Library children’s department at 604-984-0286. Interested adults are welcome to drop-in. This event is free.

Red Cedar Book Club at Lynn Valley Main LibraryEach year, kids in grades 4 to 7 get to decide who will receive the Red Cedar Book Award by voting for best fiction and information books. Come in to Lynn Valley Main Library to pick up your reading log and start reading nominated titles so that you can vote in April.Free; no registration required.

Philosopher’s Café Series, presented by SFUThird Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm – 8:45pmVibrant street-level discussions moderated by Mark Battersby, PhD. February 16th’s session addresses the topic of community. What is a community? Is community fundamentally geographic or can it be interest based? Are we losing community in our urban and digital world or may digital connectivity enhance the reach of community? This Philosopher’s Café event is presented in partnership with the North Vancouver Community Arts Council, and the ‘Campfires’ exhibition at CityScape Community Art Space.Everyone welcome; no registration required. Admission $5.

District Library Gallery• Nicola Morgan’s painting exhibition runs until February 23rd• Suzy Stroet’s oil painting exhibition runs February 23rd - April

20th. Opening reception for Stroet takes place Saturday, February 26th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

English Conversation CornerMondays, 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 MayorTuesday, February 22nd, 9:00am – 10:30am Drop by the fireplace area for an informal chat with North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton. Free; everyone welcome. No registration required.

Computer Training:• Internet Basics - Thursday, February 24th 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.

Parkgate Branch LibraryStorytimes• BabyTales (for ages birth – 24 months)

Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 2:30pm, until March 8th• ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months)

Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, until March 9th• StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years)

Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, Until March 10thStorytimes are free, no registration is required.

Red Cedar Book Club at Parkgate Branch LibraryFriday, February 11th, 3:45pm - 4:30pm A book club for kids in grades 4 - 7. This group meets to discuss titles nominated for the 2010/2011 Red Cedar Book Award. Read great books and vote for your favourite in April. Snacks and lots of fun activities provided! Free; no registration required.

Computer Training:• Internet Basics - Wednesday, February 23rd 11:30am – 1:00pm


Free; no registration required. For more information call 604-929-3727.

Capilano Branch LibraryStorytimes• BabyTales (for ages birth – 24 months)

Fridays, 10:30am – 11:00am, until March 18• ToddleTales (for ages 24 – 36 months)

Tuesdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, until March 15th• StoryTales (for ages 3 – 5 years)

Thursdays, 10:30am – 11:00am, until March 17thStorytimes are free, no registration is required.

Computer Training:• Internet Basics - Thursday, February 10th, 1:30pm – 3:00pm


• Intro to Email - Tuesday, February 22nd, 1:30pm – 3:00pmLearn 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.

Library Events at a GlanceFebruary 2011

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1StoryTales10:30am – LVWorkshop for Parents and Caregivers7:00pm – LVBabyTales2:00pm – PGToddleTales10:30am – CAP

2ToddleTales10:30am – LVToddleTales 10:30am – PG

3StoryTales10:30am – PGStoryTales10:30am – CAP

4BabyTales10:30am – LVBabyTales10:30am – CAP

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6 7English Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV

8StoryTales10:30am – LVBabyTales2:00pm – PGCapilano Universe7:00pm – PGToddleTales10:30am – CAP

9ToddleTales10:30am – LVSpies, Lies and Mindgames7:00pm – LVToddleTales 10:30am – PG

10StoryTales10:30am – PGStoryTales10:30am – CAPInternet Basics1:30pm – CAP

11BabyTales10:30am – LVBabyTales10:30am – CAPRed Cedar Book Club3:45pm – PG

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15StoryTales10:30am – LVBabyTales2:00pm – PGToddleTales10:30am – CAP

16ToddleTales10:30am – LVPhilosopher’s Cafe7:00pm – LVToddleTales 10:30am – PG

17Author Reading with Kristin Butcher10:30am – LVStoryTales10:30am – PGStoryTales10:30am – CAP


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22Meet Your Mayor9:00am – LVStoryTales10:30am – LVBabyTales2:00pm – PGToddleTales10:30am – CAPIntro to Email1:30pm – CAP

23ToddleTales10:30am – LVToddleTales 10:30am – PGInternet Basics 11:30am – PG

24Internet Basics2:30pm – LVStoryTales10:30am – PGStoryTales10:30am – CAP


26Art Opening for Suzy Stroet2:00pm – LV


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 - 4:00pm

Book Sale @ LV

10:00am - 7:00pm

Book Sale

@ LV 12:00pm -

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

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- Dr. Seuss

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Friends Donate $5000 Toward Improved Library Spaces

The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library is pleased to announce their recent donation of $5000 to the North Vancouver District Public Library.

This donation is part of the Friends’ “Excite Your Library Experience” campaign, a campaign that raises funds for improved spaces at North Vancouver District Public Library’s branches.

This $5000 will go towards a cozy reading nook at Capilano Branch Library, and a new study room at Parkgate Branch Library.

The Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers who work to support and enhance North Vancouver District Public Library services and programs.

For information on becoming a Friend, please visit www.nvdpl.ca/about/friends .

Meghan Radomske, Friends of the North Vancouver District Public Library Executive Chair, presents a $5000 cheque to Heather Scoular, North Vancouver District Public Library Director of Library Services.

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