@ the Library June 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 PrOgrAMS AND eVeNTS

The Nullarbor: an Australian Desertpresented by David CookTuesday, June 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Parkgate Branch Library

Join local geologist David Cook for an illustrated account of the geological and natural history of the Nullarbor.

Come hear the story of ancient subterranean rivers that left vast caverns with crystal clear lakes beneath the now treeless plain. Learn about giant marsupials that roamed the plains, and how the arrival of humans 40,000 years ago contributed to changes leading to the demise of the mega fauna. Hear about Cook’s early 1960’s expedition to the caves of the Nullarbor, and learn about the first ever attempt to scuba dive in the lakes.

Free; registration required. Call 604-929-3727 to register.

2012 Summer reading ClubEveryone from toddlers to teenagers is invited to sign up for the 2012 Summer Reading Club, a program that adds a little extra fun to summer reading.

The theme for the 2012 club is “Strange... But True?” Sign up starts

Monday, June 18 and continues through mid-July.

How does the Summer Reading Club work? As a participant, your first step is to register for the program and receive a reading record (it looks like a comic book!) to keep track of your reading over the 50 days of summer.

Throughout the summer, you can receive stickers and fun little prizes for your efforts. When you complete the full 50 days of reading, you can receive either a brand-new paperback book (donated by the Friends of the Library) or a reading achievement medal (donated by RBC).

What counts on the reading record? You can read whatever you like: books, graphic novels or magazines. As long as you read or listen for at least 15 minutes a day, it counts on your reading record. Whatever you read (or have read to you), it takes 50 days to complete “Strange… But True?” This means you’ll finish sometime in August or early September.

An evening of Music at the LibraryWednesday, June 13, 7:00pm – 8:30pm Lynn Valley Main Library

Join the Chamber West Woodwind Quintet for an evening of music at Lynn Valley Main Library. The program will include Ma Mère l‘Oye (Mother Goose) Suite by Ravel, as well as other classical and romantic works.

Free; no registration required. For more information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

Parkgate Poets Present!Wednesday, June 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Parkgate Branch Library

Join us at Parkgate Branch Library for a community poetry reading. Facilitated by local writer Beate Sigriddaughter, this evening promises an inviting, safe and comfortable setting for participants to read their poetry aloud and to listen to the work of local poets. Refreshments will be provided.

Free; registration required. Call 604-929-3727 to register.

Your Library: the place you want to be

EVENTS AND PROGRAMSLynn Valley Main LibraryStorytimes• BabyTales (for ages 12 – 24 months)

Friday, June 1, 10:30am – 11:00am (last storytime of the Spring sesssion)

Free, no registration required.

Summer reading ClubRegistration for our popular Summer Reading Club starts Monday, June 18. Everyone from toddlers to teenagers is invited to register. For more information, see the front page of this newsletter.

Spring Book ClubThursday, June 7, 2:30pm – 3:30pmJoin us for the last session of Lynn Valley Main Library’s three-session spring book club. On June 7, the group will be discussing David Mitchell’s novel, The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet. Free; everyone welcome. Registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8116 to register. Learn more at www.nvdpl.ca.

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, June 19, 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.

District Library galleryDrop by the second floor of the Lynn Valley Main Library to check out the exhibitions of the District Library Gallery. •Laurel Terlesky’s exhibition runs

until June 19.•Druh Ireland’s exhibition runs

June 20 - August 14. A free opening reception for Ireland, hosted by the Friends of the Library, takes place Saturday, June 23, 2:00-4:00pm. All are welcome.

One-on-one Computer AssistanceThursday, June 21, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Need help with the Internet, email, word processing or a social media site? 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 provided.

Parkgate Branch LibrarySummer reading ClubRegistration for our popular Summer Reading Club starts Monday, June 18. Everyone from toddlers to teenagers is invited to register. For more information, see the front page of this newsletter.

Introduction to MeetupThursday, June 14, 11:30am – 12:30pm 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.

Introduction to FacebookTuesday, June 26, 7:30pm – 8:30pm 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; drop-in program, no registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727. All equipment provided.

Internet BasicsFriday, June 29, 7:00pm – 8:00pm 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.

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

Friday, June 1, 10:30am – 11:00am (last storytime of the Spring sesssion)

Free, no registration required.

Summer reading ClubRegistration for our popular Summer Reading Club starts Monday, June 18. Everyone from toddlers to teenagers is invited to register. For more information, see the front page of this newsletter.

Artwork by Druh Ireland on display at the District Library Gallery June 20 - August 14.

Library Events at a GlanceJune 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1BabyTales10:30am – LVBabyTales10:30am – CAP

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3 4english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV

5 6 7Spring Book Club2:30pm – LV

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10 11english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV

12 13An evening of Music at the Library7:00pm – LVParkgate Poets Present!7:00pm – PG

14Introduction to Meetup11:30am – PG

15 16

17

All locations closed

(Sunday summer closures begin)

18Registration for Summer Reading Club Opens at all Locations

english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV

19Meet Your Mayor9:00am – LVDavid Cook Presents the Nullarbor, An Australian Desert7:00pm – PG

20 21Join Jane10:00am – LVOne-on-one Computer Assistance2:00pm – LV

22 23Art Opening for Druh Ireland2:00pm – LV

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All locations closed

25english Conversation Corner7:30pm – LV

26Introduction to Facebook7:30pm – PG

27 28 29Internet Basics 7:00pm – PG

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

Pg - Parkgate Branch Library (3675 Banff Ct.)

CAP - Capilano Branch Library (3045 Highland Blvd.)

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

“We read to know we are not alone.”

~ C.S. Lewis

Sunday Summer ClosuresLast Sunday Open: June 10

After Sunday, June 10, all locations of the Library will be closed on Sundays for the summer.

The Library will open again on Sundays starting September 9.

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