Library News

September 30 , 2008

North Shore Women's Centre
35th Anniversary -- Celebration and Lecture Series
Please help us celebrate 35 years! All events are free and open to the public.

All events held on the 3rd floor of the North Vancouver City Library
120 West 14th Street, North Vancouver, BC

1) Tuesday, September 30th, 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Sunera Thobani, Associate Professor at the Centre for Women's and Gender Studies, University of British Columbia
Speaking on: "Women, Media and the War on Terror"

2.) Tuesday, October 28th, 7:00 p.m.

Dr. Afua Cooper, Ruth Wynn Woodward Professorship in Women's Studies, Simon Fraser University Speaking on: "Black Women's History in Canada: Opportunity or Dead End?"

3) Tuesday, November 25th, 7:00 p.m.
T.B.A.

Please contact us at 604.984.6009 or info@northshorewomen.ca for more information.

'LibraryThing' is now active in the NVCL Library Catalogue:
February 13, 2008

NVCL is one of the first two libraries in Canada to adopt a new readers' discovery technology called 'LibraryThing'.

When locating a book (eg. The Da Vinci Code) in the catalogue, users will now see a collection of 'tags' as well as a list of 'similar books' displaying on the left-hand side of the page where the item information is displayed (See Figure below).

The larger the tag, the more popular the tag for that title. Click on the tag itself and a list of similarly-tagged books available at NVCL pops up! Click on a 'similar book' title and you go directly to the catalogue record for that similar title.

The use of these tools instantly helps users identify and discover other books that may be of interest. Soon, library users will be able to upload their own 'tags' for books they have read.

As well as the use of LibraryThing through our catalogue members of the public can visit the homepage of LibraryThing to keep track of and 'tag' their own books!

To see this in action, visit our catalogue now.

Friends of the Library Book Sale - 2007

The Annual Friends of the North Vancouver City Library Book Sale will be held at Harry Jerome Rec Centre 9am - 8pm on both Friday, September 14th and Saturday, September 15th.

The Harry Jerome Rec Centre is located at 123 East 23rd Street, North Vancouver.

Find out more about the Friends of the North Vancouver City Library and, if you'd like to be in the company of friends who share your love of libraries, please join us!

Harry Potter Launch Party

On Saturday, July 21st from 1:30pm to 3:30pm the North Vancouver City Library Children's Department will be hosting a party to help celebrate the launch of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", the much-anticipated final installment of the Harry Potter Series.

Children who attend are encouraged to dress up in a Harry Potter inspired Costume. Also, kids can feel free to submit a drawing of any Harry Potter character or creature, to the Children's Department any time after Monday, July 16th which will be enterred into our Harry Potter drawing contest!

Activities during the July 21st event will include:

• Prizes for best Costumes and Pictures
• Snacks
• Wand-making and Origami owls
• Trivia Contest
• Readings from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Pre-registration is required for this event!

To register please contact the Children's Desk at the library: 604-998-3480.

Accessing the Library Entrance

As the pace of new library construction begins to pick up, accessing the library may become challenged for those customers using walkers, strollers, scooters, wheelchairs and other moiblity aids.

Please note that a path will be available from 13th and 14th streets to the front entrance of the library at all times. However, the location and surface of each path may change periodically, as workers will require access to various utility lines located underground as they progress with each phase of construction.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience to those finding access to the library challenging. Any customers experiencing difficulty accessing the entrance to the library may wish to consider our Home Delivery Service. If interested, please call and ask to speak with Margarete at (604) 998-3460.

If you have any suggestions or concerns, please call the library at (604) 998-3490.

New Library Open House

Join us on Tuesday, June 6 for an Open House to present the progress to date on the new Library!

The Open House will be held in the City Hall foyer from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and City staff and Library design consultants will be available to answer questions and receive comments.

The material presented at the Open House will remain on display in the City Hall foyer until Friday, June 9.

Find out more about the Library Development Open House and learn more about the new Library development and extended civic plaza, including the vision for the new Library, details about the new Library location and the long-term vision for the civic precinct.

New Library Update
May 2006

The planning team has developed a conceptual, three-dimensional model to illustrate how the new Library and expanded Civic Plaza will flow into the existing Civic Plaza and City Hall.

Preliminary construction estimates indicate that construction on the new Library could commence as soon as Spring of 2007, with a completion date in Fall 2008.

The next Public Open House on the design of the new Library and Civic Plaza will be held from June 6 to June 9, 2006. More details will be posted closer to the Public Open House.

Upcoming Key Dates:

• June 21, 2006 -- Design Panel Review
• November 2006 -- Foundation Construction Begins
• March 2007 -- Building Construction Begins
• September 2008 -- Building Construction Complete
• November 2008 -- New Library Building Opens

Learn more about the new Library development and extended civic plaza, including the vision for the new Library, details about the new Library location and the long-term vision for the civic precinct.

CIBC and CanWest Help Raise a Reader
March 2006

North Vancouver City Library has received $3,500 from the CIBC through the Vancouver Sun/ CanWest Raise-a-Reader campaign. The monies will be used to enhance children's literacy programs at the Library.

Learn more about this partnership by reading the press release.

For more information about making donations to the Library call Jane Watkins, Chief Librarian, at 604-990-4226.

North Shore Trade Show
February 2006

North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce held its annual Trade Show on Wednesday, February 22 and North Vancouver City Library was there!

See more details about the Trade Show and pictures from the event.

First Annual General Meeting of Library Friends
February 2006

The Friends of North Vancouver City Library will hold their first Annual General Meeting on Saturday, February 18. The AGM will be held at John Braithwaite Community Centre in the Harbourview Room from 2:00-4:00pm.

At the AGM, the Friends will elect ten Board of Directors positions including President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Co-ordinators for Events, Marketing, Membership, Fundraising and Volunteers, and a Member at Large.

In the next year, the Friends of North Vancouver City Library will be participating in the Annual Booksale, North Shore Writers Festival, Read-Along Program and Fundraising for the New Library. See more details about the participation of Friends in these events and contact friends@cnv.org if you are interested in joining the Friends and helping with these projects.

Heritage Week Special Event
February 2006

Aviation historian and author Chris Weicht explores western Canada's rich aviation history through a fascinating selection of vintage photograph slides. The program starts at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, at North Vancouver City Library.

In British Columbia, third week of February is designated as Heritage Week. This year, Heritage Week starts on Monday, February 20; the theme is "Heritage of Cultural Places: Historic Places that Inspire, Inform, and Entertain."

This is a free presentation with limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information call North Vancouver City Library at 604-998-3491.

Library Development Open House
February 2006

On Thursday, February 2, the City of North Vancouver will hold an Open House to provide the public with information about planning for the new Library and enlarged civic plaza. The Open House will be in the foyer of City Hall and will run from 4:00-8:00pm.

With direction from Council and the community, lands north of City Hall have been rezoned for the new City Library and an expanded public plaza.

Work to date will be on display at the Open House and there will be an opportunity to learn about the project and provide your input as the project progresses to the building design phase.

For more information about the Open House, please see the City of North Vancouver website. More information about the Library development (including information about the rezoning and a larger map) can be found under Library development or on the City of North Vancouver website.

Author Reading at the Library
January 2006

Local author Robyn Harding will read from her first book The Journal of Mortifying Moments, a hilarious, heart-warming novel that will appeal to every woman who's ever loved, lost or made a fool of herself. The reading will take place at North Vancouver City Library on Thursday, January 26, starting at 7:00pm.

This is a free program with limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information please call North Vancouver City Library at (604) 998-3490.

The Journal of Mortifying Moments is a funny glimpse into the mind of Kerry Spence, the unfulfilled protagonist who eventually learns to stop trying to be someone she's not and start loving the quirky, semi-obsessive person she is.

For more information about the author and her books, please visit Robyn Harding's website.