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Witness Blanket Opening Reception
Main HallYou are invited to bear witness as we welcome the Witness Blanket to the Library. The evening will begin with a Traditional Welcome and blessing offered by Chepx̱imiya Siyam’ Chief Janice […]
Mason Bee Cocoon Washing Demonstration
Welsh HallHave you ever wondered how to safely and effectively wash mason bee cocoons to ready your hibernating bees for the coming Spring? Join the library's resident mason bee expert, Taren […]
Dementia Friends
Welsh HallSmall, everyday actions can help build a community that is inclusive, supportive of and safe for people living with dementia. In this session, you will learn a variety of topics, […]
Mason Bee Cocoon Washing Demonstration
Welsh HallHave you ever wondered how to safely and effectively wash mason bee cocoons to ready your hibernating bees for the coming Spring? Join the library's resident mason bee expert, Taren […]
The Witness Blanket for Young People: A Conversation with Carey Newman | Grades 4+ [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaCarey Newman will discuss his book, The Witness Blanket: Truth, Art and Reconciliation, with Shannon Ozirny, Head of Youth Services, on the Library's YouTube channel. All are welcome to attend, […]
Tech Talk with Witness Blanket Artist Carey Newman
Welsh HallJoin Carey Newman for an unmissable evening on what drives his artistic process, including a new initiative to collect sound artifacts. He will also explore how technology can be fused […]
ROOM 14 Graphics [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaCreative? Looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other teens and design slides for the monitor in Room 14. Open to all high school students. No graphic design experience is necessary. […]
Dialogues: All You Need is Love
McDonald Creek Meeting RoomIn our society, romantic love is often prioritized over other forms of love, such as platonic, familial, or self-love. In what ways is this understanding limiting, and can we think […]
Art Talks: Who’s Your Daddy? with Guest Curator, Maya Rodrigo-Abdi [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaJoin West Vancouver Art Museum Guest Curator, Maya Rodrigo-Abdi in a conversation with artists Kiana Shahnia and Roselynn Sadaghiani. This Art Talk is a partnership with the West Vancouver Art […]
Movie Matinée – Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket
Welsh HallInspired to know more about his father's time at residential school, artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket - a national monument that commemorates the experiences of residential school survivors. […]
Music Talks: History of the Symphony with Kevin Zakresky
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaSince evolving from the 17th Century Italian opera overture, the symphony has embraced almost every trend found in Western music. During this five-part series, Kevin Zakresky will present selections from […]
Music Copyright Infringement: More Than Meets the Ears with Jeff Young [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaJoin entertainment lawyer and trademark agent Jeff Young on Zoom, to better understand how audio and video copyright infringement laws using real-life examples. Jeff is a law and business instructor […]