Coping with World Events

With distressing news on tv and social media, and rapidly changing crises around the world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.

Our librarians have curated some resources to help you and your family have conversations about difficult topics.

* If anxiety is deeply affecting your daily life, please refer to the Health & Wellness and Social Services Resource Lists to find out what assistance is available to you on the North Shore.

See also: Canadian News, COVID-19, and Environment & Sustainability.

Last updated: June 17, 2024

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Access these resources using your WVML card.

Canadian Newsstream

Read most major Canadian newspapers, including The Vancouver Sun, The Province and The Globe & Mail. You can also find local papers such as the North Shore News.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.

Our largest collection of ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines. Search for, check out, and download titles through our catalogue or the OverDrive website. Using a tablet or phone? Get the Libby by OverDrive app, find West Vancouver Memorial Library, and enter your barcode/PIN to log in. For more information visit or call the Help Desk.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.

New to Libby (Library2Go)? View a tutorial.

Download the app: iOS | Android

PressReader

Digital versions of current newspapers and magazines from all over the world, in dozens of languages. Search by country, language or name of newspaper. Includes today's Vancouver Sun and Province. Rolling archives of all papers, from five to 90 days old. Use the app to access and download your favourite titles anywhere.

New to PressReader? View a tutorial.

Use the browser version, or download the app: iOS | Android
Note: users will need to log into their account again every three days.

Instructions for first time mobile users:

Before using the app, you will need to create a PressReader account via the WVML website.

Open PressReader (access this link from the Library's Magazines & Newspapers page)
Enter your WVML card number and PIN
Then select Sign In at the top
Then select New user? Sign up now and enter your first and last name, email address, and choose a password

Once you have created an account, download the app by going to the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the App Store (Apple mobile devices) and searching for and installing PressReader.
Tap on the app to open it and then select Sign in.
Then select Email and enter your email address and the password that you created in step 1.
Now you can start to browse publications or search for a specific publication.

Note: When you use our website to navigate to the PressReader site, you have to type your WVML card number and PIN. This authorizes you to use PressReader for 3 days. After 3 days, you have to go through the steps above to authenticate and sign in to your account again.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only