@ the Library March 2013

@ the Library March 2013

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

taking Control of Emotional EatingThursday, March 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Capilano Branch Library

Join author and certified Personal Energy Coach Deborah Rossouw for an informative and inspirational presentation on her formula to calm cravings related to emotional eating.

Free. Registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 to register.

alive on raw Feeling Healthier and Reducing Disease with Raw Foods

Wednesday, March 6, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Lynn Valley Main Library

Learn how you can be healthier and feel more alive by eating raw foods with author and certified Personal Energy Coach Deborah Rossouw.

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

Spring Pajama StorytimeThursday, March 14, 6:45pm - 7:15pm Parkgate Branch Library

Join us with your family for a cozy evening by the fire! Come in your jammies and fuzzy slippers and celebrate spring with stories and songs for all ages.

Free; no registration required.

Spring Storytime and Puppet ShowThursday, March 21, 4:30pm - 5:00pm Lynn Valley Main Library

Come enjoy stories, songs and a puppet show celebrating the first day of Spring.


Easter EGG-stravaganza!Wednesday, March 27, 10:30am - 11:30am Capilano Branch Library

Join us for an egg-cellent children’s event! Enjoy Easter-themed stories and a craft, followed by a fun scavenger hunt.


tuesday, March 12, 7:00pm - 8:45pm, Capilano Branch LibraryMany organizations are collaborating with creative professionals as they explore ways to increase innovation and release creative potential in their employees. At this presentation, Carol Aiken, chair of Capilano University’s School of Art and Design, explores what is meant by creativity, demystifies the creative process, and offers some hands-on exercises that challenge the audience to look at things differently.

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

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

the Capilano universe Lecture Series Continues!

Carol Aiken

Your Library: the place you want to be

EVENTS AND PROGRAMSLynn Valley Main LibraryStorytimes• Babytales (for babies under 24 months old)

Fridays, March 1, 8 and 15, 10:30am – 11:00am• toddletales (for ages 24 – 36 months)

Wednesdays, March 6 and 13, 10:30am – 11:00am• Storytales (for ages 3 – 5 years)

Tuesdays, March 5 and 12, 10:30am – 11:00amStorytimes are free, no registration is required. The week of March 11 is the last week of Storytimes in the Winter session.

Spring Break Book BuddiesWeekdays, March 18 – 28 Book Buddies is a program that matches children ages 6 to 10 with teen reading mentors. During half-hour sessions, Big Book Buddies listen to their Little Buddies read, read aloud to them and play literacy-based games. Free; registration required. Registration opens Tuesday, March 5. To register, call 604-984-0826, ext. 8141 or visit the Children’s Desk at Lynn Valley Main Library.

English Conversation CornerMondays, 7:30pm – 8:45pm 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 MayorTuesday, March 19, 9:30am – 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, March 21, 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, March 13, 7:00pm – 8:45pmThe SFU Philosopher’s Café is your chance to debate philosophical issues in a group setting. Join us as we discuss irrationality and cognitive traps. There is growing literature on human irrationality. We will discuss the implications of this research. 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.•Peterson Turgoose’s exhibition runs until March 26.• Judith Frigon’s exhibition runs March 27 - May 21.

A free opening reception for Frigon takes place Saturday, April 6, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Internet Basics Wednesday, March 20, 2:30pm – 4:00pm Learn the basics of navigating the Internet. Free; registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 to register.

one-on-one Computer assistance Thursday, March 28, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Need help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader? Sign up for a half-hour of personalized help. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

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

Tuesdays, March 5 and 12, 2:30pm - 3:00pm• toddletales (for ages 24 – 36 months)

Wednesdays, March 6 and 13, 10:30am – 11:00am• Storytales (for ages 3 – 5 years)

Thursdays, March 7 and 14, 10:30am – 11:00amStorytimes are free, no registration is required. The week of March 11 is the last week of Storytimes in the Winter session.

red Cedar Book ClubWednesday, March 6, 3:45pm – 4:30pmKids in grades 4-7 are invited to join us for our Red Cedar book club. The club features books nominated for the Red Cedar Book Award (www.redcedaraward.ca). Snacks are provided. Free; no registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 or visit www.nvdpl.ca/children.

one-on-one Computer assistance Wednesday, March 13, 2:30pm – 4:30pm, and Wednesday, March 27, 2:30pm – 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. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-929-3727.

Internet Basics Thursday, March 14, 2:30pm – 3:30pm Learn the basics of navigating the Internet. Free; no registration required. Call 604-929-3727 for more information.

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

Fridays, March 1, 8 and 15, 10:30am – 11:00am• toddletales (for ages 24 – 36 months)

Tuesdays, March 5 and 12, 10:30am – 11:00am• Storytales (for ages 3 – 5 years)

Thursdays, March 7 and 14, 10:30am – 11:00amStorytimes are free, no registration is required. The week of March 11 is the last week of Storytimes in the Winter session.

Choosing a tablet or E-reader Wednesday, March 13, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Learn more about tablets and e-readers and how to select the one that’s right for you at this session presented in conjunction with London Drugs’ computer department. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.

one-on-one Computer assistance Thursday, March 14, 1:30pm – 4:00pm Need help with the Internet, email, word processing, social media or an e-reader? Sign up for a half-hour of personalized help. Free; registration required. To register, call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175.

Library Events at a GlanceMarch 2013

Sunday Monday tuesday Wednesday thursday Friday Saturday

1Babytales10:30am – LV

Babytales10:30am – CAP

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3 4English Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV

5Storytales10:30am – LV

toddletales10:30am – CAP

Babytales2:30pm – PG

6toddletales10:30am – LV

toddletales10:30am – PG

red Cedar Book Club3:45pm – PG

alive on raw7:00pm – LV

7Storytales10:30am – PG

Storytales10:30am – CAP



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12Storytales10:30am – LV

toddletales10:30am – CAP

Babytales2:30pm – PG

Capilano universe7:00pm – CAP

13toddletales10:30am – LV

toddletales10:30am – PG

one-on-one Computer assistance2:30pm – PG

Philosopher’s Café7:00pm – LV

Choosing a tablet or E-reader7:00pm – CAP

Storytales 1410:30am – PG

Storytales10:30am – CAP

one-on-one Computer assistance1:30pm – CAP

Internet Basics2:30pm – PG

Spring Pajama Storytime6:45pm – PG

taking Control of Emotional Eating7:00pm – CAP



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19Meet Your Mayor9:30am – LV

20Internet Basics2:30pm – LV

21Join Jane10:00am – LV

Spring Storytime and Puppet Show4:30pm – LV

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26 27Easter EGG-stravaganza!10:30am – CAP

one-on-one Computer assistance2:30pm – PG

28one-on-one Computer assistance2:00pm – LV

29Good Friday

All locations closed

30All locations open as usual

31Easter Sunday

All locations closed

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

PG - Parkgate Branch Library (3675 Banff Ct.)

CaP - Capilano Branch Library (3045 Highland Blvd.)

Spring Break Book Buddies

Spring Break Book Buddies

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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Meet the 2013 Library Board

Left to Right: Alan Nixon, Frank Sullivan, Gopi Chande, Lucy Cayuela (Board Chair), Sanford Osler, Mike McGraw, Ken Lim.

Missing from photo: Matthew DeBock, Fiona Kelly

We’re Turning Off the Lights for Earth Hour

Earth Hour is a global event where individuals and organizations turn off the lights for one hour to show their support for sustainability and the environment.

This year, Earth Hour takes place Saturday, March 23, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Once again, NVDPL will be a proud participant! We will be turning off all non-essential lights and electronic equipment.

Learn more about sustainability at the Library, at www.nvdpl.ca/about/sustainability.

Easter Hours• Good Friday,

Friday, March 29 - CLOSED• Saturday, March 30 - OPEN• Easter Sunday

Sunday, March 31 - CLOSED• Easter Monday

Monday, April 1 - CLOSEDAll other hours are as usual.

The North Vancouver District Public Library Board is a group of eight community-minded volunteers appointed by Mayor and Council, plus one elected Council representative. Library Board members donate their time and expertise to develop the policies and strategic directions of the Library, helping shape the Library to the needs of the people it serves.

Learn more about your Library Board at www.nvdpl.ca/about/board.

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@ the Library March 2013