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Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
StoryhouseA program for 12 – 23 month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggly, crawling, and walking little ones, this program is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth-12 Months
StoryhouseBabies have incredible brains, and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. A program for our youngest library lovers (0 – 12 months old), Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. This is also a great way to connect […]
11th Annual Literary Trivia Night with NEW Host Charles Demers
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaChallenge your literary knowledge and vie for prizes and acclaim at the North Shore Writers Festival's Literary Trivia Night, hosted by author and comedian Charles Demers. Team Captains, gather your team of 3 to 6 to compete in this roundhouse event. Only Team Captains should register for this event for your entire team. Each member of the […]
2024 North Shore Writers Festival
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaNorth Shore libraries present a celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2024 North Shore Writers Festival, April 12–13! Presenters include: Charles Demers, Kung Jaadee, JJ Lee, Sareh Farmand, Trish Gauntlett, Lisa Bagshaw, Renée Sarojini Saklikar, Lyndsay Sung, Bri Beaudoin, Desiree Nielsen, Joanna Tymkiw, Sarah Suk, Sabina Khan, Brian Thomas Isaac, Margaret Gallagher, […]
Traditional Welcome with Kung Jaadee | North Shore Writers Festival Opening
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaThe 2024 North Shore Writers Festival kicks off with a Traditional Welcome to the Territory with Kung Jaadee, who is an Indigenous storyteller, educator, and author. Register now for this FREE event! Drop-in seating may be available, but it is not guaranteed. About the North Shore Writers Festival Are you interested in attending more than one […]
From Snooze to Groove – Enliven Your Memoir Writing Process with JJ Lee
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaEnjoy a special workshop with JJ Lee, presented by the North Shore Writers’ Association. There may be a point where your memoir writing process feels excruciatingly lost or even boring. In this workshop, you will learn about structures, approaches, and devices that give your memoir drive and a shared goal between the writer and the […]
Family Storytime | All Ages
StoryhouseA chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
StoryhouseHear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. شما را به تماشای ویژه برنامه ی قصه گویی فارسی دعوت می کنیم! داستان ها و شعر های این برنامه به زبان فارسی ( به همراه اندک لغاتی به زبان انگلیسی ) […]
Poetic Licence: On Approaching and Creating Poetry
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaHow does poetry find you? Or do you find poetry? How do poets develop poems, get ‘inspired’ or build a regular practice? Join a lively panel of award-winning, celebrated poets to discover how to invite more poetry into our lives. With Sareh Farmand, Trish Gauntlett, Lisa Bagshaw, and Renée Sarojini Saklikar. Register now for this FREE event! Drop-in […]
The Veggie Verse: Insights from Plant-Based Cookbook Creators
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaDive into the world of plant-based cooking with Lyndsay Sung, Bri Beaudoin, Desiree Nielsen and Joanna Tymkiw! Whether you're a seasoned vegan chef or just starting to explore the benefits of a plant-forward lifestyle, this event offers valuable insights, delicious recipes, and compelling stories from these acclaimed plant-based cookbook authors. Register now for this FREE […]
Young Adult Author Sarah Suk in Conversation with Sabina Khan
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaYouth Art Author Sarah Suk sits down with Sabina Khan at the North Shore Writers Festival. 2023 marked the second straight year that a novel by acclaimed author Sarah Suk appeared on the CBC’s year-end list of Best Books for Kids and Teens, first with Made in Korea and then with The Space Between Here and Now. […]
Brian Thomas Isaac in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty, British Columbia, CanadaCBC's Margaret Gallagher sits down with Brian Thomas Isaac for an engaging conversation at the North Shore Writers Festival. Brian Thomas Isaac's debut novel, All the Quiet Places, is an emotional coming-of-age novel that was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, and a winner of […]