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Congratulations to the winners of our 2025 Library Month Bookmark Contest! We are grateful to everyone who shared their creativity and artistic talent as part of this contest. NVDPL staff were so impressed by the entries (and the voting was so close) that we couldn't pick just one design to recognize per age group. In addition to the winners from each of our four age categories, we awarded prizes for one runner up and one honourable mention in each category. A limited run of

It’s that spooky time of year again! Check out our lineup of upcoming Halloween and spooky-themed events for all ages and explore booklists for kids, teens, and adults to find your next Halloween read! Upcoming events: Shadow Puppet Show: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30pm | Lynn Valley Library Experience Washington Irving’s classic ghost story in flickering shadow and light. This is the tale of the Headless Horseman. Follow Ichabod Crane through the

October is Canadian Library Month, and the 2025 theme is “Libraries for Life.” This theme means something different to everyone, but one NVDPL patron had this to say: To me, Libraries for Life means that no matter your age or life circumstances, there’s something at the library for you. To my one-year-old daughter, the library is where adventures happen, with colourful picture books, songs , fuzzy puppets , and so many new friends. To my eight-year-old son, the library is whe

Calling all artist, doodlers, and book lovers! To celebrate Library Month, we invite you to enter our bookmark design contest. Whether...

Celebrated authors, advocates, and former Vancouverites Melissa and Chris Bruntlett return to Canada to share their story of relocating...

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day dedicated to honouring the lost children and survivors of the residential...

Need inspiration? Let us help you find your next great read...or watch, or listen! Meet Top Shelf Picks , our one-stop destination for...

Coming soon: Ukrainian Stories and Language kits launch August 21, 2025! Filled with Ukrainian language books and puppets, these kits...