At Your Library - May to August 2015 by Fraser Valley Regional Library

serving the fraser valley for 85 years

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As a member of the library, you have access to a number of great resources. Here are just a few: FLOATING COLLECTION Access over 1.3 million items, including Blu-rays, DVDs, CDs, print titles and more! FVRL’s “floating collection” allows you to request items from around the system and have them delivered to any location for free.

DIGITAL CONTENT Enjoy 24/7 remote access to digital content that offer quality webbased information and resources.

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INFORMATION SERVICES Find the information you need with the help of FVRL’s friendly information services staff. Use our online Questions? service or visit your library for in-person help.

EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS Load up your portable devices by downloading best-selling novels, classics, language tutorials, children’s books and more, 24/7 for free!

WORLD LANGUAGES

ADULT LEARNERS

Access a collection of 42,000 items containing 14 different languages, including adult and children’s materials.

We offer free adult learning materials (ADL Collection) and programs. Our friendly staff can also refer you to local literacy education programs, including one-on-one tutoring.

SOCIAL CATALOGUE

HOMEWORK TUTORS

Using the catalogue is an interactive experience. Searching capabilities are more robust, and you can tag, comment, rate and review your library materials.

“Live” online tutoring is available to students in Grades 6 to 12 in the subjects of math, science and social studies via the Programs & Services tab on the FVRL website.

At Your Library: Programs, Events and Services

May – August 2015

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your library card As an FVRL cardholder, you can have up to 60 of your favourite materials checked out on your account at any time. Most items will be checked out to you for three weeks; some higher demand materials may be checked out for two weeks. All of FVRL’s Best Seller Express items have a seven-day loan period.

Borrowing is always free.

Just remember to return materials on time to avoid late charges. Check your borrowing slip for due dates. Items may be returned to any public library in British Columbia.

Not done with your items?

Most items can be renewed up to three times. Exceptions include high-demand items, items that other customers have requested and items on loan from libraries outside of the FVRL system. Renew your materials online through your account, by phone or in-person.

Manage your FVRL account.

Visit www.fvrl.ca to check due dates, see fines and fees, change your PIN, renew items, place holds and more. See current account policies on our website, including how to get a library card, fines and fee schedule and account blocks.

Children’s Cards (Ages 0–12)

Adult Cards (Ages 13+)

Fines-Free*

$0.10/item/day

Fines-Free*

$0.10/item/day

Children’s Materials

Young Adult Materials

BOOKS

Adult

MAGAZINES AUDIOBOOKS DVDS/BLU-RAYS/ MUSIC CDS

$0.35/item/day

BOOKS

BestSeller Express

DVDS/BLU-RAYS

$1/item/day

BOOKS

MAGAZINES AUDIOBOOKS DVDS/BLU-RAYS/ MUSIC CDS

$0.35/item/day

BOOKS

DVDS/BLU-RAYS

$1/item/day

* Children’s materials borrowed on children’s card are fines-free, but please note: Extremely late items will be considered lost and the replacement cost will be billed to the account along with a non-refundable $5 administration fee for each item.

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library locations upper fraser Agassiz Library 7140 Cheam Avenue, Agassiz Tel: 604-796-9510 Tue 10 am – 8 pm Wed 10 am – 5 pm Thu 10 am – 8 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Boston Bar Library 47643 Old Boston Bar Road, Boston Bar Tel: 604-867-8847 Tue – Thu 1 pm – 5 pm, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Chilliwack Library 45860 First Avenue, Chilliwack Tel: 604- 792-1941 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri 10 am – 6 pm Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Hope Library 1005A – 6th Avenue, Hope Tel: 604- 869-2313 Tue 10 am – 8 pm Wed 1 pm – 8 pm Thu – Fri 10 am – 5 pm Sat – Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Sardis Library 5819 Tyson Road, Sardis Tel: 604- 858-5503 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri 10 am – 6 pm Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Yale 65050 Albert Street, Yale Tel: 604- 863-2279 Wed 1 pm – 5 pm, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sat 10:30 am – 12 pm, 12:30 pm – 5 pm

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Yarrow Library 4670 Community Street, Yarrow Tel: 604-823-4664 Tue 10 am – 8 pm Wed 10 am – 12:30 pm, 1 pm – 4:30 pm Thu 1:30 pm – 8 pm Sat 10 am – 3 pm

fraser valley Abbotsford Community Library 33355 Bevan Ave, Abbotsford Tel: 604-853-1753 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Clearbrook Library 32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford Tel: 604-859-7814 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 10 am – 5 pm Maple Ridge Public Library 130-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge Tel: 604-467-7417 Mon – Fri 10 am – 9 pm Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Mission Library 33247 Second Avenue, Mission Tel: 604-826-6610 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Mount Lehman Library 5875 Mt. Lehman Road, Abbotsford Tel: 604-856-4988 Tue – Fri 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Terry Fox Library 2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam Tel: 604-927-7999 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Pitt Meadows Public Library 200 – 12099 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows Tel: 604-465-4113 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm

langley Aldergrove Library 26770 – 29 Avenue, Aldergrove Tel: 604-856-6415 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Brookswood Library 20045 – 40 Avenue, Langley Tel: 604-534-7055 Tue – Wed 10 am – 8 pm Thu – Sat 10 am – 5 pm City of Langley Library 20399 Douglas Cres, Langley Tel: 604-514-2850 Mon – Thu 9 am – 9 pm Fri 9 am – 5 pm Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Fort Langley Library 9167 Glover Road, Fort Langley Tel: 604-888-0722 Tue – Wed 1 pm – 8 pm Thu – Sat 10 am – 12:30 pm, 1 pm – 5 pm Murrayville Library 100 – 22071 48th Ave, Langley Tel: 604-533-0339 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm

At At Your Your Library: Programs, Programs, Events Events and andServices Services

Muriel Arnason Library 130 – 20338 65 Avenue, Langley Tel: 604-532-3590 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm Walnut Grove Library 8889 Walnut Grove Dr, Langley Tel: 604-882-0410 Mon – Fri 10 am – 9 pm Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm

delta George Mackie Library 8440 – 112th Street, Delta Tel: 604-594-8155 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 11 am – 5 pm Ladner Pioneer Library 4683 – 51st Street, Delta Tel: 604-946-6215 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 11 am – 5 pm Tsawwassen Library 1321A – 56th Street, Delta Tel: 604-943-2271 Mon – Thu 10 am – 9 pm Fri – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 11 am – 5 pm

white rock White Rock Library 15342 Buena Vista, White Rock Tel: 604-541-2201 Mon – Wed 10 am – 9 pm Thu – Sat 10 am – 5 pm Sun 1 pm – 5 pm

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table of contents welcome/your library card ............2 – 3 library locations .......................................... 4 table of contents ........................................ 5 summer reading club 2015 ........... 6 – 7 kids src programs ............................. 8 – 13 kids ........................................................... 14 – 21 1000 stories ............................................... 22 summer reading tips.............................. 23 teens ......................................................24 – 26 zinio .................................................................. 27 adults .....................................................28 – 39

everyone ........................................... 40 – 48 bc onecard / yelp ................................... 49 plan your summer vacation ..... 50 – 51 win a summer prize pack ................... 52 books to movies ....................................... 53 activities..........................................................54 mango ............................................................. 55 grab & go/puzzle solutions ...............56 book sale prices/giving back ........... 57 fvrl map ......................................................... 58 dr. shimi kang ............................................. 59

how to register FVRL programs are offered free of charge. Please refer to program listings. Unless otherwise noted, programs are offered on a drop-in basis. For other programs, registration is appreciated. To reserve your place for a registered program, please contact the library where the program is taking place. Visit the library in person or contact us by phone.

DID YOU KNOW WE HAVE BLU-RAY AT FVRL? New release Blu-rays are added weekly to the collection. Why pay to watch the latest hit movie when you can borrow them for FREE at the library?!

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At At Your Your Library: Programs, Programs, Events Events and andServices Services

May May – – August August 2015 2015

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summer reading club

Build your imagination at the library this summer! Join the

summer reading club!

READ TO ME 0 to Preschool

Build great reading habits! Little ones get stickers, prizes and a medal. Keep track of the reading you do with your child.

KIDS

Preschool to Grade 6 Build your imagination! Join the SRC and get an awesome reading record designed by BC illustrator Shayne Letain. Win prizes, see great shows and earn a medal. Just read every day!

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ADULTS Don’t let the kids surpass you! Build your reading to new heights. Enter draws for every seven days of reading. The more you read the more chances you have to win.

TEENS Grades 7 to 12

Build your reading repertoire and win cool stuff! Pick up a reading record. Read. Enter to win prizes. Repeat. It doesn’t get much simpler than that!

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Norden the Magician He’s back! Norden brings his award-winning magic shows to libraries for Summer Reading Club. Norden is an eight-time winner of the coveted Children’s Magician of the Year award. This magic show will feature some amazing tricks that you can “build” yourself and enjoy performing all year long!

upper fraser • Yarrow Library Thursday, Jul 2 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Memorial Park (Hope) Tuesday, Jul 7 11 am – 11:45 am • Agassiz Library Tuesday, Jul 7 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Chilliwack Library Monday, Jul 13 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Sardis Library Tuesday, Jul 14 2 pm – 2:45 pm Outdoor event, weather permitting

fraser valley • Maple Ridge Public Library Monday, Jul 6 11 am – 11:45 am • Abbotsford Community Library Monday, Jul 6 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Pitt Meadows Public Library s Thursday, Jul 9 2 pm – 2:45 pm Register beginning Jun 22

• Terry Fox Library Friday, Jul 10 11 am – 11:45 am • Mission Library Friday, Jul 10 2 pm – 2:45 pm

• Muriel Arnason Library s Tuesday, Jul 14 10:30 am – 11:15 am Register beginning Jun 13

• Clearbrook Library Saturday, Jul 11 2 pm – 2:45 pm

• Murrayville Library s Wednesday, Jul 15 10:30 am – 11:15 am Register beginning Jun 13

langley • Brookswood Library s Thursday, Jul 2 11 am – 11:45 am Register beginning Jun 13 • Walnut Grove Library Saturday, Jul 4 2 pm – 2:45 pm Register beginning Jun 13 s

• Fort Langley Library s Wednesday, Jul 8 2 pm – 2:45 pm Register beginning Jun 13

delta • Ladner Pioneer Library Friday, Jul 3 11 am – 11:45 am • Tsawwassen Library Friday, Jul 3 2 pm – 2:45 pm • George Mackie Library Wednesday, Jul 8 11 am – 11:45 am

• Aldergrove Library s Thursday, Jul 9 11 am – 11:45 am Register beginning Jun 13

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• City of Langley Library Monday, Jul 13 11 am – 11:45 am

• White Rock Library Wednesday, Jul 15 2 pm – 2:45 pm

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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langley • Walnut Grove Library s Saturday, Jul 25 2 pm – 2:40 pm Register beginning Jun 13 • City of Langley Library Tuesday, Jul 21 11 am – 11:40 am • Brookswood Library s Tuesday, Jul 21 2 pm – 2:40 pm Register beginning Jun 13

Science World On The Road presents spectacular and engaging science demonstrations with lots of audience interaction. Audiences will witness and explore topics like air pressure, electricity, chemistry, and motion. Chickens may fly, marshmallows may erupt and you may even have a chance to come on stage and help our presenters with an experiment!

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• Sardis Library Monday, Jul 20 11 am – 11:40 am

• Abbotsford Community Library Monday, Jul 20 2 pm – 2:40 pm

• Yarrow Library Thursday, Jul 23 2 pm – 2:40 pm

• Clearbrook Library Thursday, Jul 23 11 am – 11:40 am

• Agassiz Library Wednesday, Jul 29 11 am – 11:40 am

• Maple Ridge Public Library Monday, Jul 27 11 am – 11:40 am

• Hope Library Wednesday, Jul 29 2 pm – 2:40 pm

• Terry Fox Library Monday, Jul 27 2 pm – 2:40 pm • Mission Library Thursday, Jul 30 11 am – 11:40 am

• Aldergrove Library s Friday, Jul 24 11 am – 11:40 am Register beginning Jun 13 • Murrayville Library s Friday, Jul 24 2 pm – 2:40 pm Register beginning Jun 13 • Muriel Arnason Library s Tuesday, Jul 28 10:30 am – 11:10 am Register beginning Jun 13 • Fort Langley Library s Thursday, Jul 30 2 pm – 2:40 pm Register beginning Jun 13

delta • George Mackie Library Wednesday, Jul 22 11 am – 11:40 am • Ladner Pioneer Library Wednesday, Jul 22 2 pm – 2:40 pm

white rock • White Rock Library Tuesday, Jul 28 2 pm – 2:40 pm

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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• Chilliwack Library Thursday, Jul 30 11 am – 11:45 am

• Walnut Grove Library s Saturday, Aug 8 2 pm – 2:45 pm Register beginning Jul 11

• Yarrow Library Thursday, Jul 30 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Sardis Library Monday, Aug 10 2 pm – 2:45 pm Outdoor event, weather permitting • Agassiz Library Wednesday, Aug 12 11 am – 11:45 am • Hope Library Wednesday, Aug 12 2 pm – 2:45 pm

fraser valley • Terry Fox Library Tuesday, Aug 4 11 am – 11:45 am • Abbotsford Community Library Wednesday, Aug 5 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Aug 6 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Maple Ridge Public Library Monday, Aug 10 10:30 am – 11:15 am • Mission Library Tuesday, Aug 11 11 am – 11:45 am • Mount Lehman Library Tuesday, Aug 11 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Pitt Meadows Public Library s Thursday, Aug 6 11 am – 11:45 am Registration begins Jul 20

• Murrayville Library s Wednesday, Aug 5 11 am – 11:45 am Registration begins Jun 13 • City Of Langley Library Saturday, Aug 8 11 am – 11:45 am • Brookswood Library s Thursday, Aug 13 11 am – 11:45 am • Aldergrove Library s Thursday, Aug 13 2 pm – 2:45 pm Registration begins June 13 • Muriel Arnason Library s Friday, Aug 14 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm Register beginning Jul 11

delta • George Mackie Library Friday, Aug 7 10:30 am – 11:15 am • Ladner Pioneer Library Friday, Aug 7 1 pm – 1:45 pm • Tsawwassen Library Friday, Aug 7 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm

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Ventriloquist Kellie Haines Kellie started talking to her stuffed animals at an early age, and when she was 8 years old, they started talking back! A multitalented entertainer with a background in theatre, clowning, singing and dance, Kellie wows audiences of all ages! Build your imagination with talking birds and singing frogs as Kellie and her friends guide you on a hilarious adventure.

• White Rock Library Tuesday, Aug 4 2 pm – 2:45 pm

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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• Sardis Library Monday, Aug 17 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Outdoor event, weather permitting

• Clearbrook Library Monday, Aug 17 11 am – 11:45 am

• Murrayville Library s Wednesday, Aug 12 11 am – 11:45 am Register beginning Jun 13

• Yarrow Library* Wednesday, Aug 19 11 am – 11:45 am • Chilliwack Library Wednesday, Aug 19 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm • Agassiz Library Thursday, Aug 27 11 am – 11:45 am • Hope Library* Thursday, Aug 27 2 pm – 3:45 pm

Music with Marnie

• Mission Library Tuesday, Aug 18 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

• Walnut Grove Library s Wednesday, Aug 12 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Register beginning Jul 11

• Abbotsford Community Library Monday, Aug 24 2 pm – 2:45 pm

• Muriel Arnason Library s Tuesday, Aug 18 11 am – 11:45 am Register beginning Jul 11

• Pitt Meadows Public Library* Monday, Aug 24 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

• City of Langley Library Tuesday, Aug 25 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library* Tuesday, Aug 25 11 am – 11:45 am

• Brookswood Library s Wednesday, Aug 26 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Register beginning Jun 13

• Terry Fox Library* Wednesday, Aug 26 11 am – 12:15 pm Programs marked with an asterisk * include SRC Medal Ceremony

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Described as one of the “best performers of her generation” by the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Marnie Grey performs funky, educational and interactive tunes that will have kids dancing and singing along during every song. Music with Marnie is music that makes you move!

• George Mackie Library Thursday, Aug 13 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, Aug 20 11 am – 11:45 am • Tsawwassen Library Thursday, Aug 20 2 pm – 2:45 pm

white rock • White Rock Library* Thursday, Aug 13 11 am – 12:15 pm

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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kids §§§ summer reading club more summer reading club specials: Summer Reading Club: Early Bird Registration • Agassiz Library Tuesday, Jun 23 – Tuesday, Jun 30

How many litres of milk does a cow produce each day? What do cows eat? These questions and many more will be answered at the Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience. Watch and learn as knowledgeable staff demonstrate how to milk a dairy cow and how to feed a new calf.

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• Yarrow Library Wednesday, Jul 15 2 pm – 2:45 pm

• Fort Langley Library Tuesday, Jul 21 2 pm – 2:45 pm

• Sardis Library Friday, Jul 17 11 am – 11:45 am

fraser valley • Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Jul 16 10:30 am – 11:15 am • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Jul 16 2 pm – 2:45 pm • Terry Fox Library Tuesday, Jul 21 10:30 am – 11:15 am • Mission Library Thursday, Jul 23 10:30 am – 11:15 am

delta • Tsawwassen Library Wednesday, Jul 22 2 pm – 2:45 pm

white rock • White Rock Library Wednesday, Jul 22 10:30 am – 11:15 am PLEASE NOTE: The Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience is an outdoor event.

• Abbotsford Community Library Thursday, Jul 23 2 pm – 2:45 pm

Time to start building a great summer, including some reading fun! Sign up early, and you might win a cool prize and get your first look at the Candy Count jar. • Clearbrook Library • Abbotsford Community Library • Mt. Lehman Library Register beginning Jun 20

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off • Mission Library Saturday, Jun 27 1 pm – 4 pm Build your imagination as you read throughout the summer! Join us for games, refreshments, and fun. It’s a one-stop shop to sign up for all of our Summer Reading Clubs, including preschoolers, kids, teens and adults.

Summer Reading Club: Maker Space Build it Bags • Pitt Meadows Public Library Monday, Jul 6 – Friday, Aug 28 10:15 am – 4:30 pm Celebrate SRC’s Build It theme each week with a “Build It Bag” filled with materials that you can use to construct wonderful creations! There will be materials for spaghetti towers, rain sticks, cardboard towers and more! To add to the fun, for each project that you make you will be eligible to enter our Build It book contest. So put on your thinking caps and get ready to have a summer of fun!

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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summer reading club §§§ kids Summer Reading Club: Be a Book Reporter • Agassiz Library Tuesday, Jul 7 – Friday, Aug 28 All summer long, we will find readers in the library who want to get in the news with their own book review. Others want to know what’s good to read and you can be the one to tell it like it is!

Summer Reading Club: Urban Safari • Agassiz Library Wednesday, Jul 8 11 am – 12:30 pm Meet exotic animals up close and personal. These creatures have been rescued or turned over to the great folks at Cinemazoo. Seeing them will encourage curiosity and build an understanding of the importance of conservation and respect for wild animals.

Mike’s Critters • Brookswood Library s Thursday, Jul 9 11 am – 12 pm 1 pm – 2 pm Mike Larson loves critters of all shapes and sizes! Reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects, arachnids, crustaceans and mammals populate his fascinating menagerie of weird and wonderful creatures from around the world. Kids, ages 4 and up, are invited to join Mike’s Critters as they delight, wow, educate and amaze audiences with hands-on educational fun.

Summer Stories and Crafts

Building with Boxes

• Clearbrook Library Wednesdays, Jul 15, Aug 12 10:30 am – 11 am

• Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday Jul 29 3 pm – 4:30 pm

Make something special and enjoy a story or two! Enjoy summer morning fun at the library. For kids ages 3-8.

Explore the Summer Reading Club “Build It” theme using all types of boxes to create your own strange and wonderful structures. Bring your imagination and we will supply the boxes and glue!

Library Tours • George Mackie Library s to book, visit the library or call 604-594-8155, ext 224

Building a Meal: Presented by the Old Spaghetti Factory

• Ladner Pioneer Library s to book, visit the library or call 604-946-6215, ext 223

• Clearbrook Library Thursday, Jul 30 10:30 am – 11:15 am

• Tsawwassen Library s to book, visit the library or call 604-943-2271, ext 203

Join Jason Mar from the Old Spaghetti Factory to learn more about the science of building a meal! Pop in for a short presentation and craft all about the building blocks of food.

The library offers tours to school classes to promote the Build It! Summer Reading Club.

Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony

Build It with Home Depot • Clearbrook Library s Tuesday, Jul 21 1 pm – 2 pm Join the handy experts from Home Depot and take home a project that you've built all by yourself! For kids ages 3-7.

Summer Reading Club: Build It Days

• Mission Library s Thursday, Aug 27 6:30 pm – 8 pm Success! Mission Library honours its young readers at this Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony. Readers who have completed their summer reading program will receive a medal. • Maple Ridge Public Library Tuesday, Aug 25 11 am – 1 pm

• Agassiz Library s Fridays, Jul 24 – Friday, Aug 21 1 pm – 2 pm Check out the weekly ’Build It’ activity at the library (just before public swim!) You could be building LEGO, an ice cream sundae, a bear, a sand castle or a house of cards.

Join us at the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand to celebrate the end of another great Summer Reading Club with the lively and interactive tunes of Music with Marnie, followed by the SRC Medal Ceremony and snacks.

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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Yarrow

YALE

White Rock

Walnut Grove

Tsawwassen

terry fox

sardis

pitt meadows

Murrayville

Muriel Arnason

mount lehman

mission

maple ridge

Langley City

Ladner Pioneer

Hope

George Mackie

Fort Langley

Clearbrook

Chilliwack

Brookswood

Boston Bar

Aldergrove

Agassiz

programs at a glance

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Summer Reading Club Norden the Magician

Science World on the Road

Ventriloquist Kellie Haines

Music with Marnie

Mobile Dairy Classroom Experience

SRC Early Registration

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off

Maker Space Build It Bags

Be a Book Reporter

Urban Safari

Mike’s Critters

Summer Stories and Crafts

Library Tours

Build It with Home Depot

Build It Days

Building with Boxes

Building a Meal: Old Spaghetti Factory

SRC Medal Ceremony

Reading and Sharing Mini Book Club

Reading in the Pool

School Agers’ Book Club

Early Literacy Babytime

Baby Play Date

Little Readers’ Theatre

Little Reader’s Theatre Summer Party

Wiggle Time

Games and Activities

LEGO Club

Build it with LEGO!

Family Drop-In LEGO

Build for Fun With LEGO

LEGO - Build It!

Pet Parade

Summer Bash

Pet Parade and Sleepover (for stuffies only)

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Yarrow

YALE

White Rock

Walnut Grove

Tsawwassen

terry fox

sardis

pitt meadows

Murrayville

Muriel Arnason

mount lehman

mission

maple ridge

Langley City

Ladner Pioneer

Hope

George Mackie

Fort Langley

Clearbrook

Chilliwack

Brookswood

Boston Bar

Aldergrove

Agassiz

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Games and Activities Pet Smarts from Waldo and Tubbs

The Great Egg Drop Challenge

Storytime and Crafts Pyjama Storytime

Storytime

Mother’s Day Craft Meet Up

Butterfly Birthday Party

Storytime in the Park

Make It and Take It Crafts

Storytimes at the Fun Spot

Wacky Wednesday

Stories in the Park

Book Picnic

Explore Print and Collage

Minecraft Papercraft

Puppets in the Park

Summer Fun

Summer Crafts

Guest Storyteller - Lorre Gibson

Guest Storyteller - Tiffany Stone

Nature Crafts

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Reading in the Pool

School Agers’ Book Club

Mini Book Club

• Aldergrove Library s Thursday, May 7 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

• Aldergrove Library s Monday, May 11 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Discuss great books, participate in fun activities related to the book’s theme, explore new titles, and enjoy snacks. For kids in Grades 3 to 6.

Mini Book Club is an exciting time for kids in Grades K to 3 to discuss books and draw their favourite characters. By discussing a book they have recently enjoyed, children encourage each other in their reading and expression of ideas.

• Community Recreation and Cultural Centre s 6660 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz Friday, Jun 19, 12:15 pm – 1 pm Crackle and Ms Terrill get wet at this free storytime in the water with the Parents and Tots at our local pool. Call the Rec Centre at 604-796-8891 to register.

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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babytime

Baby Play Date

Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills — enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies and caregivers.

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• Hope Library Wednesday, May 27 9:30 am – 10:15 am

• Terry Fox Library Tuesdays, May 5 – 26 10:15 am – 10:45 am

This interactive storytime is just the ticket for playing with literacy. Props, puppets and books are just part of the fun. Preschoolers and their caregivers — come play!

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Wednesdays, Jul 8 – Aug 12 10:15 am – 10:45 am

Little Reader’s Theatre Summer Party

langley • Walnut Grove Library s Thursdays, May 7 – 28 9:30 am – 10 am • Fort Langley Library D Fridays, May 8 – 22 9:30 am – 10 am • Murrayville Library s Thursdays, May 14 – Jun 11 10:30 am – 11 am • Fort Langley Library D Fridays, Jun 5 – 26 excluding Jun 12 9:30 am – 10 am • Muriel Arnason Library s Fridays, Jul 3, 10, 17, 24 9:30 am – 10 am

Parents and caregivers are invited to a hands-on event as we teach you how to play with your baby or toddler and encourage early literacy at the same time. Come to play and go away with ideas to try at home. This program is best suited for babies and toddlers who are 2 years or younger.

Little Readers’ Theatre

• Maple Ridge Public Library Mondays, May 4, 11 10:15 am – 10:45 am

• Muriel Arnason Library s Tuesdays, May 5 – 26 9:30 am – 10 am

• Mission Library Thursday, Jun 11 10:30 am – 12 pm

upper fraser • Yarrow Library s Wednesdays, May 6 – 27 10:30 am – 11 am

delta • Tsawwassen Library Mondays, Jul 6 – 27 10:30 am – 11 am • Ladner Pioneer Library Wednesdays, Jul 8 – 29 10:30 am – 11 am • George Mackie Library Thursdays, Jul 9 – 30 10:30 am – 11 am

• Hope Library Wednesday, Jun 17 9:30 am – 10:30 am Another school year is over and we’re celebrating the beginning of summer! This interactive storytime is just the ticket for playing with literacy. Props, puppets, stories and songs are just part of the fun. Preschoolers and their caregivers — come play!

Wiggle Time • Mission Library Wednesday, May 6 – 20 10:30 am – 11:30 am No need to sit still! Introduce your toddlers to the joy of books in a fun and friendly atmosphere! Kids will enjoy a half-hour of interactive rhyme, songs and stories, followed by halfhour of play and social time.

Registration required. D Registration appreciated.

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lego® club

Love LEGO®? We provide the LEGO®, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. LEGO® Club is a fun afternoon program for kids. • Yarrow Library* Tuesdays, May 12, Jun 9 3:30 pm – 4 pm Tuesday, Jul 21 2 pm – 3 pm • Terry Fox Library* s Wednesdays, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8 – 29 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • Sardis Library Tuesdays, May 19, Jun 16 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • Chilliwack Library* Wednesdays, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

• City of Langley Library Mondays, May 25, Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24 4 pm – 5:30 pm *For Everyone

• Maple Ridge Public Library Fridays, July 24, Aug 14 3 pm – 4 pm

• Pitt Meadows Public Library s Monday, Jun 15, 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Register beginning Jun 1 Monday, Jul 13, 2 pm – 3 pm Register beginning Jun 29 Monday, Aug 17, 2 pm – 3 pm Register beginning Aug 4

*Sign up for the day at the

information desk. Attendance is limited, arrive early to avoid disappointment!

• Mission Library Tuesdays, Jun 16, Jul 14, Aug 11 3 pm – 4 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Tuesdays, Jul 7 – Aug 11 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

more lego® fun! Build it with LEGO!

Family Drop-In LEGO

• City of Langley Library D Saturdays, Jun 27, Aug 15 2 pm – 3:30 pm

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Mondays, Jul 27, Aug 31 2 pm – 3 pm

Come to the library for a special day of LEGO! We provide the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment. Your creations will be put on display at the library. Enter a draw to win prizes.

Love LEGO? Come play, create, and experiment. We have the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

Build for Fun With LEGO

• Walnut Grove Library s Saturday, Jul 18 2 pm – 3:30 pm Register beginning Jun 13

• Fort Langley Library s Wednesday, Aug 5 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Love LEGO? We provide the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Come play, create, and experiment.

LEGO – Build It! • Clearbrook Library s Thursday, Aug 20

Build interesting structures using LEGO! Bring a friends or two and make a LEGO village to display in the library and enjoy a few LEGO stories.

Bring your creativity to the Library for the Great LEGO Build. Call the library to register and for information about time of event.

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pyjama storytime

Pet Parade and Sleepover (for stuffies only) • Pitt Meadows Public Library D Tuesday, Jul 28 2 pm – 3 pm

Pet Parade • Chilliwack Library Wednesday, Jul 8 10:30 am – 11:15 am Bring your favorite stuffie on an outing to the library. Introduce it to other stuffie friends and be prepared for 45 minutes of fun! Presented by the Friends of the Chilliwack Libraries. • Clearbrook Library Tuesday, Jul 28 11 am – 11:45 am Show off your favourite stuffed animal! Bring your special stuffie for stories, games and fun. Great for children of all ages. Join us for this fun, outdoor adventure. If it rains, join us inside.

If you leave stuffed animals alone in the library, will they run amok? We want to know. After parading your special stuffed friend around the library (and maybe outside too) with noisemakers, he/she/ it is invited to stay for a sleepover with our puppets. Who knows what mischief happens in the library after hours?! Stuffies will be well taken care of, and fed and watered as required. Stuffies can be picked up Wednesday July 29 after 2:30 pm.

Pet Smarts from Waldo and Tubbs

Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

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• Fort Langley Library s Wednesday, Aug 12 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

• Terry Fox Library Wednesdays, May 6, Jun 3, Jul 1, Aug 5 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Join Alanna Clapp of Waldo and Tubbs Pet Food & Supplies to learn the importance of caring for your furry, and fine feathered friends! Alanna will give you expert advice and tips on how to care for your pets and will bring along some of her animal friends for you to meet.

• Clearbrook Library Thursdays, May 7 – 28 Wednesday, Jul 8, Tuesday, Aug 11 7 pm – 7:30 pm • Pitt Meadows Public Library Monday, Jul 13 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

Summer Bash

The Great Egg Drop Challenge

• Clearbrook Library Saturday, Jul 11 12 pm – 2 pm

• Clearbrook Library Thursday, Aug 13 10:30 am – 11:15 am

School is out and it’s summer! Celebrate with sidewalk chalk, bubbles, parachute games, a bouncy castle, watermelon and other summer surprises. The Bash Finale is at 2 pm with a special magic show by Norden the Magician.

Your challenge is to protect the egg, at all costs! It is your mission to construct a protective barrier around an egg and then drop it from up high. Can you meet the challenge and save the egg? For kids ages 6 – 11.

upper fraser • Sardis Library Thursdays, May 28, Jun 25 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm

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storytime Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

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• City of Langley Library Fridays, May 1 – Aug 28 10:30 am – 11 am

• Abbotsford Community Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Jun 24 10:30 am – 11 am

• Brookswood Library Wednesday, May 20 10:30 am – 11 am

• Clearbrook Library Thursdays, May 7 – Jun 25 10:30 am – 11 am

• Sardis Library Mondays, May 4 – Jun 22 (excluding May 18) 10:30 am – 11 am Storytime on May 11 will run from 10:30 am – 11:30 am

• Walnut Grove Library s Wednesdays, Jul 8, 22 10:15 am – 10:45 am Register beginning Jun 13 Wednesdays, Aug 5, 12 10:15 am – 10:45 am Register beginning Jul 11

• Terry Fox Library Wednesdays, May 6 – 27, Jul 8 – 29 10:15 am – 10:45 am French Immersion Storytime: Saturdays, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15 11 am – 11:30 am

• Murrayville Library s Thursday, Jul 9 10:30 am – 11 am • Muriel Arnason Library s Tuesdays, Jul 21, Aug 11 10:45 am – 11:15 am • Aldergrove Library s Wednesday, Aug 5 10:30 am – 11 am

• Maple Ridge Public Library Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, May 1 – 22 10:15 am – 10:45 am Tuesdays, Jun 9 – Jul 28 10:15 am – 10:45 am • Mission Library Fridays, May 1 – 22 10:30 am – 11 am • Pitt Meadows Public Library Thursday, Jul 9 10:15 am – 10:45 am

• Boston Bar Library Thursday, Jun 4 2:30 pm – 3 pm • Yarrow Library Tuesdays, Jul 14, 21 10:30 am – 11 am

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Stories in the Park • Mission Library Wednesdays, Jul 8 – Aug 26 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Storytime in the Park

Mother’s Day Craft Meet Up • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, May 5 3 pm – 4 pm Drop in to the Chilliwack Library after school to make mom something special! We’re making spectacular crafts for mom, grandma, aunt or that special person for Mother’s Day. Adult help is appreciated!

Butterfly Birthday Party • Sardis Library Monday, May 11 10:30 am – 11:30 am Are you crazy for caterpillars? Celebrate the arrival of our baby butterflies as they make Sardis Library their home for a few weeks. Keep track of their progress as they change and mature into butterflies, ready for release from their cage and into our neighbourhood! Because our release date will depend on how quickly they grow, we will post the date near the butterfly cage as the time approaches.

• Yarrow Library Tuesday, Jul 7 10 am – 11:30 am Read stories, play games, and gave fun at the park. There will be face painting, prizes and snacks. Non-perishable foods items generously accepted for The Full Cupboard, benefiting our local food bank. Sponsored by FVRL, Chilliwack Learning Society and Envision Financial.

Join us for stories, rhymes, and fun at the Mission Leisure Centre (7650 Grand Street). On sunny days we’ll meet outside and on rainy days, we’ll meet inside the Leisure Centre. Presented in partnership with Mission ECD Committee and District of Mission Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Book Picnic • Mission Library Fridays, Jul 10 – Aug 14 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Make It and Take It Crafts • Muriel Arnason Library s Tuesday, Jul 7 2 pm – 3 pm Surprise yourself with what you can create! We’ll provide the materials, you provide the imagination! For ages 5+.

Join us for some laughs and giggles, fantastic songs and lots of stories. Great for the whole family.

Explore Print and Collage • Walnut Grove Library s Saturday, Jul 11 2 pm – 3:30 pm Register beginning Jun 13

Wacky Wednesday • Abbotsford Community Library Wednesdays, Jul 8 – 29 10:30 am – 11 am A little bit of this and a little bit of that: stories, singing, crafts, dancing, puppets – and lots of fun, wackiness, and laughter for kids of all ages and stages!

Create your own cards using print and collage techniques. Learn stamping, stenciling and frottage with Hannah, Langley Museum art instructor. For ages 5 – 12.

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Guest Storytellers • Maple Ridge Public Library Lorre Gibson Tuesday, Aug 4 10:15 am – 10:45 am Join Cree elder Lorre Gibson for traditional stories, and be amazed by her Aboriginal artifacts and regalia.

Minecraft Papercraft

Summer Fun

• Yarrow Library Tuesday, Jul 14, Aug 11 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• Yale Library Saturday, Jul 18 3:30 pm – 5 pm

Drop in for some hands-on Minecraft creativity! Supplies will be out for independent paper crafting and Minecraft mask making. Appropriate for ages 7-13.

Cool off at the library with fun activities and refreshments.

Puppets in the Park • Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesdays, Jul 15, Aug 5, 19 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm Meet the library’s smallest stars — our talented puppets! From fairy tales to jungle adventures, puppeteers will tell all types of tales to entertain the whole family. Pack your dinner and bring it along to our fabulous early-evening entertainment at the Memorial Peace Park Bandstand.

• Maple Ridge Public Library Tiffany Stone Tuesday, Aug 11 10:15 am – 10:45 am Summertime is rhyme time! Have fun in the sun listening to poems about flamingos, baaaad animals and rainbow-coloured clothes. Even join two fairies in a cup of tea! There will be puppets, props and plenty of chances for everyone to participate in this poetry-themed storytime.

Summer Crafts • Brookswood Library s Thursday, Jul 30 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Nature Crafts

Cool off at the library and create your own unique and wonderful paper puppets and creepy crawlies.

• Boston Bar Library Tuesday, Aug 11 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm • Yale Library Saturday, Aug 15 4 pm – 5 pm Get crafty with bits of nature. Share your bits of nature and add to our collection to create some nature crafts.

audiobooks, eBooks, videos and more! www.fvrl.ca/kids s

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FVRL is excited to present a brand new program…

1000stories before kindergarten

A world of stories is waiting for you and your child at the library! Every story you read aloud is a gift to your child. How many stories can you read together? Try for 1,000 before kindergarten! You can start anytime from the birth of your child until he or she starts kindergarten. FVRL will guide you along the way. Reading regularly with young children supports brain development and strengthens parent-child relationships. Reading aloud with your child builds language, literacy and social skills that last a lifetime! The average picture book takes just five minutes to read. Three stories a day or 15 minutes a day for one year adds up to 1,095 stories! You and your child can read the same book as many times as you like. Each read counts towards the 1,000 stories! To help you keep track of all that reading your child will get a special 1000 Stories reading log. For each story that you and your child read, fill in one of the images in the reading log. You can log stories read at home, at daycare or preschool, and even stories read at library storytimes! For every 50 stories you and your child read, your child will receive a sticker at the library. There are special prizes for reaching the halfway mark and for finishing all 1,000 stories! This wonderful new program begins on Tuesday, September 1 at all FVRL locations. Come on in and join the fun. We’re looking forward to seeing you!

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summer reading tips for parents Reading is a great summer activity for kids and their parents. Make it a joint adventure! Here are some ideas to get your child excited about reading while school is out:

5. Join a Summer Reading Club at the library. From babies to kids, and teens to adults, FVRL has a Summer Reading Club for everyone and joining is free! Check the rest of this guide for special summer reading activities and events.

1. Read aloud together with your child every day. Get out into nature and read outdoors on the front steps, patio, at the beach or park. Also, let your children read to you. For younger children, point out the relationship between words and sounds.

6. Ease disappointment over summer separation from a favourite school friend by encouraging them to become pen pals. Present both children with postcards or envelopes that are already addressed and stamped. If both children have access to the Internet, email is another option.

2. Set a good example! Let your kids catch you reading! Keep lots of reading material around the house. Set aside time to turn off the TV and have everyone relax with a good book. 3. Read the same book your child is reading and discuss it. This is a great way to develop habits of the mind and build capacity for thought and insight. 4. Let kids choose what they want to read. Kids who can choose their own books are more likely to enjoy reading and make it a regular habit.

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7. Make trips a way to encourage reading by reading aloud traffic signs, billboards, notices. Show your children how to read a map, and once you are on the road, let them take turns being the navigator. 8. Encourage children to keep a summer scrapbook. Tape in souvenirs of your family’s summer activities picture postcards, ticket stubs, photos. Have your children write the captions and read them aloud as you look at the book together.

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Games and Activities Table Top Thursday

Sardis Library Teens Unplugged

Manga Village

Use Your iMANGAnation!

Board Game Meet-Up

Teen Pizza & Games

Altered Book Workshop

Teens Only: Movie Afternoon

Teen Movie Night

Community and Society Teen Advisory Group

Teen Advisory Group Wrap Up Party

Education and Learning Exam Cram

How to Get Rich... For Teens

Writers and Readers Teen Book Chat

Teen Book Chat Trivia Event

Teen Book Club Meet-up

Teen Summer Reading Club Teen SRC Party

Teen Summer Reading Club Finale

Sardis Library Teens Unplugged • Sardis Library Fridays, May 8, 22, Jun 12 3:30 pm – 5 pm Are you a new or experienced teen musician looking for a place to practice, share and create live acoustic music? Bring your instruments and jam at Sardis Library. Teens of all skill levels and styles are welcome.

Table Top Thursday • Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, May 7 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm Thursday, Jun 11 5 pm – 8 pm Take a break from schoolwork and play some board games! We’ve got games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and others. Snacks provided. For teens in Grade 7 and up.

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Manga Village • Mission Library Saturdays May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Do you love manga and anime? Join Mission Library’s anime club. Make new friends, play crazy games and eat Pocky. For ages 12 – 18.

Use Your iMANGAnation! • Abbotsford Community Library Monday, May 11 3 pm – 4 pm26 • Clearbrook Library Monday, Jul 20 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Do you love Manga and Anime? Join us for some anime-themed fun and games! Make buttons from old manga, play ninja tag, or try your luck in the scavenger hunt. Cosplay welcome. For ages 12-18.

Board Game Meet-Up • Chilliwack Library Saturdays, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15 2 pm – 4 pm Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to our monthly meet up. Feel free to bring your favorite board game or choose one of ours. Make new friends, play crazy games and eat some snacks!

Teen Advisory Group

Teen Pizza & Games

• Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, May 20 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• George Mackie Library Tuesdays, July 7, Aug 4 5 pm – 7 pm

• Terry Fox Library Tuesdays, May 19, Jun 16 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Do you love to play board games? Are you between 12 and 19 years old? Then come to the library for a fun night of gaming and free pizza. Games and snacks provided by Imperial Hobbies.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) members organize library programs for teens, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other events. Meetings are fun and always include snacks! TAG membership looks great on your resumes and college applications. Volunteer hours are granted for all TAG activities.

Altered Book Workshop • Chilliwack Library Thursdays, Jul 9, Aug 13 2 pm – 4 pm Come and have fun using your creativity to transform worn books into works of art! Bring your own or choose one from our library’s unsalable shelf. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Book Chat • Aldergrove Library s Thursday, May 21 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Have you read a good book – or a horrible one? Want to talk about it? Looking for more great reads? Bring one or more of your favourite books, grab a snack and let’s chat! For teens in grades 6 – 8.

Teen Book Chat Trivia Event • Aldergrove Library s Thursday, Jul 23 3:30 pm – 5 pm Come join us for an afternoon of trivia, food, fun and prizes. You and your teammates will be challenged on your knowledge of books, movies, sports and more! Great prizes and games. For Grades 6 – 10.

Teen Advisory Group Wrap-Up Party • Chilliwack Library Thursday, May 21 6 pm – 7:30 pm Are you a teen? Join the Chilliwack Libraries Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Be a library ambassador and help organize, run and promote teen library programs. There is lots of snacks and fun to be had. Volunteer hours are granted for all TAG activities. Apply at any of the Chilliwack Libraries, new members welcome!

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Exam Cram

Teen Book Club Meet-Up

• George Mackie Library • Ladner Pioneer Library • Tsawwassen Library Friday, Jun 12 – Wednesday, Jun 24

• Chilliwack Library Thursdays, Jul 30, Aug 27 2 pm – 3 pm

§§§ teen summer reading club

Exams coming up? Anxiety rising? Need to study? Grab a seat at your Delta library to cram for your exam!

Bring your favorite reads and be ready to tell why at our new summer book club meet up. Snacks will be provided.

Teens Only: Movie Afternoon

How to Get Rich... For Teens

• Terry Fox Library Fridays, Jul 17, Aug 21 2 pm – 4 pm

• George Mackie Library Saturday, Aug 22 2 pm – 3 pm

Watch one of this year’s hottest new movies. Contact the library for movie titles. Bring your friends and we’ll bring the popcorn. For ages 12+.

• Ladner Pioneer Library Saturday, Aug 22 2 pm – 3 pm

Teen Movie Night • Clearbrook Library Wednesday, Jul 29 6 pm – 8 pm There’s nothing better than a good movie on a warm summer night. Call the kids desk to find out more about the movie. Popcorn will be served!

Teen SRC Party • Mission Library s Thursday, Jul 16 2:30 pm – 4 pm Register beginning Jun 14 It’s party time! Join us for a summer celebration. Make your own sundae, play games like Apples to Apples and maybe even win a fabulous prize! For ages 12-18.

Teen SRC Finale

• Tsawwassen Library Saturday, Aug 22 2 pm – 3 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, Aug 19 3 pm – 4:30 pm

Still in High School or starting at University? The friendly staff from RBC will answer all your questions about budgeting, paying for school, credit cards, and saving so you can retire as soon as possible!

Finish off your summer reading with a party. Enjoy snacks and games, and help us pick the winners of the local Teen SRC prizes! • Clearbrook Library Tuesday, Aug 25 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Celebrate a summer of awesome reading. Relax with some pizza, popcorn, and a movie and win prizes while you’re at it! • Terry Fox Library Tuesday, Aug 25 7 pm – 8 pm Find out who won the Terry Fox Library Teen SRC prizes. It might be you! Enjoy some snacks, games, and good times with other Teen SRC members.

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ART • AUTOMOTIVE • ENTERTAINMENT • HOME • LIFESTYLE • MEN

• Read complete digital editions of popular

magazines

• Enjoy interactive elements such

as audio and video

• Experience anytime, anywhere availability

on PCs, Macs and mobile devices

• Keep magazines for as long as you like • Download magazines to your mobile

device for offline reading

Mobile apps available for iPad®, iPhone®, Kindle Firetm, Androidtm and Windows® 8

NEWS • SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY • SPORTS • TRAVEL • WOMEN

Visit our library’s website to check out a magazine!

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Careers, Money and Law Budgeting 101

Frauds and Scams

Community and Society Friends of the Hope Library

Friends of the Library: Agassiz Library Society Quiz Night

Settlement Workers: Mandarin/English

Settlement Workers: Punjabi/English

Dr. Shimi Kang: Dolphin Parenting

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Seniors’ Coffee and Conversation

Wildlife Aware

The Hudson’s Bay Company 1849 Heritage Trail

SFU Philosopher’s Cafe

West of Hope: Local Scenery

Boomers and Beyond

Genealogy Club

BC Maritime History: Four Decades of Underwater Archaeology

Spirit of the Coast

Seniors Appreciation Day

Aboriginal Film Series

Seniors Walking Tour of the Library

Seniors Social with the Silvertones

From Small Town to Big City: the Fabulous Fifties in Port Coquitlam

Can I Recycle THAT?

Computers and Technology Internet Training

Drop-In Tech Help

It Won’t Byte

eHelp Desk

Wired Wednesdays

Book a Librarian

English Language Learners Foundations English Classes

Conversation Circles

Games and Activities Board Games Night

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White Rock

Walnut Grove

Tsawwassen

terry fox

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pitt meadows

Murrayville

Muriel Arnason

mount lehman

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Langley City

Ladner Pioneer

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Fort Langley

Clearbrook

Chilliwack

Brookswood

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Games and Activities White Rock Bridge Club

Quiz Night

Hope Scrabble Club

Hobbies. Art and Culture Art Club

Knitting Club

Stitch Together

Spinners and Weavers

Sardis Library Quilting Group

Evergreen Garden Club presents Vegetable Growing!

Growing and Enjoying Herbs

Poetry Night in Punjabi

Sardis Library Genealogy Group

Container Vegetable Gardening with Brian Minter

Haida Gwaii Photo Tour

Health and Wellness Outdoor Safety with Chilliwack Search and Rescue

Mental Silence Meditation

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

Preplanning Seminar with Woodlawn and Henderson’s Funeral Homes

Seen and Not Seen: Jasun Horsley

Life Without Driving

Sleep Remedies

Writer and Readers Book Clubs

Writers’ Group

Titles and Tea Afternoon Book Club

Mission Word Keepers

Book Tastes

Books by Design with Jan Westendorp

Tri-City Wordsmiths

Adult Learners Book Club

Photography, Film and travel Summer Film Nights

Sardis Digital Clickers

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adults §§§ careers, money and law

budgeting 101 Join a representative from the Credit Counselling Society for an interactive and fun seminar on budgeting. You’ll learn the 6 steps to budgeting which will help you take control of your finances and give you peace of mind.

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Let Us Remind You Give us your email address and we’ll remind you when your library materials are due — three days in advance! We’ll also let you know when your requests are ready for pick-up. Ask the friendly staff at your favourite FVRL location to add an email address to your account.

• Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, May 14 7 pm – 8:30 pm

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Connect with FVRL

• Chilliwack Library D Wednesday, May 20 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Have library news and program listings sent directly to your email inbox! Visit www.fvrl.ca and click on “Subscribe e-Newsletter” to sign up for our monthly e-Newsletter. You can also interact with us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google+, Pinterest and LinkedIn.

white rock • White Rock Library D Tuesday, Jun 2 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Pitt Meadows Public Library D Tuesday, May 26 7 pm – 8:30 pm

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• Maple Ridge Public Library D Wednesday, May 27 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Fort Langley Library D Wednesday, Jun 3 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Fraud and Scams • Hope Library Thursday, May 7, 10:30 am – 11:30 am This workshop investigates the ways in which people are taken in by schemers whose sole purpose is to rob them of their money or possessions. Seniors are frequent victims, and need to be aware of how to protect themselves. Brought to you by the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC (COSCO).

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Friends of the Hope Library • Hope Library Call for meeting dates and times. If you love books and the library, come to a meeting of the Friends of the Hope Library. This active group of volunteers meets throughout the year to organize fundraisers for your library. Events include Quiz Night, the Great Big Annual Book Sale, and Senior’s Coffee Time.

Friends of the Library: Agassiz Library Society Quiz Night • Agassiz Library s Friday, May 1 7 pm – 9:30 pm Earn the title of Agassiz Library Know-It-All! Sponsored by the Agassiz Library Society: Friends of the Library, this fundraiser is an annual event full of laughs and a little learning. All funds go towards special events. Refreshments included.

Settlement Workers • George Mackie Library Mandarin/English: Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 1 pm – 5 pm Punjabi/English: Tuesdays, May 5, 19, Jun 2, 16, 30, Jul 14, 28, Aug 11, 25 1 pm – 5 pm Are you a newcomer to Canada who needs help adjusting to your new life? Free and confidential services are offered to help newcomers during the process of settling into their new community. Valid permanent resident card should be presented at the time of service. Offered in partnership with PICS.

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Seniors’ Coffee and Conversation • Murrayville Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 10:30 am – 11:30 am • Hope Library Thursdays, May 7 – Jul 30 10:30 am – 11:30 am Sponsored by the Friends of the Hope Library. Drop in to discuss current events or visit with friends while you have a cup of coffee and a homemade treat. (Treats only at Hope Library.)

Hudson’s Bay Company 1849 Heritage Trail • Chilliwack Library Thursday, May 7 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Wildlife Aware • Maple Ridge Public Library Wednesday, May 6 7 pm – 8:30 pm In the lead-up to bear season, Dan from WildSafe BC will help us to understand how we can safely share our environment with bears, coyotes, cougars and other wildlife, minimizing risks in our own backyards and practicing safe behaviours on hiking trails, at campsites and in the wild.

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Join Kelly Pearce from the Hope Mountain Center to learn about BC’s first link between coast and interior. Since 2009, dramatic progress has been made re-opening this historic fur trail over the Cascades. Hikers can now enjoy a continuous wilderness trail spanning 55 km of scenic alpine meadows and lush old growth forests. When complete, recreationists will enjoy a trail from Hope to Tulameen, following the same route taken by the HBC horse brigades.

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adults §§§ community and society SFU Philosopher’s Cafe

BC Maritime History: Four Decades of Underwater Archaeology

• White Rock Library Wednesdays, May 13, Jun 10 7 pm – 9 pm Join community members for lively discussions on burning issues of the day.

West of Hope: Local Scenery • Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, May 14 7 pm – 8:30 pm Firehall Centre for the ArtsD 11489 – 84 Avenue, Delta Tuesday, May 12 7 pm – 8:30 pm Matsqui Centennial AuditoriumD 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford Thursday, May 28 7 pm – 8:30 pm Drawing on the latest neuroscience and behavioral research, Harvardtrained physician Dr. Shimi Kang proposes a powerful new parenting metaphor: the intelligent, joyful and highly social dolphin. In this talk, Dr. Kang will provide an easy to understand guide to inspiring children to develop their own internal drive and a lifelong love of learning. See page 59 for more information and registration details.

Join photographers Jim Cammozi, Kim Kamstra and Steve Pelton as they take you on a visual tour of the diverse local scenery west of Hope. From seascapes to mountain ranges, enjoy the breathtaking images and an evening of social gathering.

• Clearbrook Library D Saturday, May 30 3 pm – 4 pm The Underwater Archaeological Society of BC was founded in 1975 by a group of local divers with an interest in maritime history. Keith Bossons, an avid diver and director of the UASBC, will introduce you to their work, and highlight some of the more interesting projects completed over the past four decades. This visual presentation will also include the stories of individual ships and people who sailed them.

Boomers and Beyond • Sardis Library Mondays, May 25, June 29 1 pm – 3 pm Are you new to the community or newly retired? Are you an adult looking to connect with others in our community? Drop in and participate in our monthly library social. There will be coffee and treats, as well as great conversation and games. Guest speakers will be on hand from 2:30 pm – 3 pm to talk about various topics and resources for seniors and caregivers.

Genealogy Club • Agassiz Library Thursdays, May 7, Jun 4, Jul 2, Aug 6 10:30 am – 12 pm Join this active, informed group to learn, get advice and share your tips and tricks about exploring your family history. There will be guest speakers and presentations from time to time to help with the climb up your family tree! Drop in.

Spirit of the Coast • Terry Fox LibraryD Monday, Jun 1 7 pm – 8:30 pm Join professional wilderness guide Chris Cooper as he recounts his Spirit of the Coast journey, a 1,200 km canoe trip from the Fraser River to the Alaskan border. The 90 day trek was made with an international team comprised of members from British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta, Scotland, England, the United States and the Kwantlen Nation.

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community and society §§§ adults

Seniors Walking Tour of the Library

From Small Town to Big City: the Fabulous Fifties in Port Coquitlam

• Maple Ridge Public Library Monday, Jun 8 10:30 am – 11:15 am

• Terry Fox LibraryD Thursday, Jun 25 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Tuesday, Jun 9 2 pm – 2:45 pm

Seniors Appreciation Day • Muriel Arnason Library Tuesday, Jun 2 1 pm – 3 pm Celebrate Seniors’ Week with us! Enjoy refreshments, a display of some of our newest large print titles, and enter a book draw.

Have you ever wondered what happens with your books after you put them into the automated return slot? Where we plan our story times? Or how we bring in books from other FVRL locations? Find out on this behind-the-scenes Seniors Week walking tour, followed by tea and cookies!

Aboriginal Film Series

Seniors Social with the Silvertones

• Clearbrook Library Mondays, Jun 8, 22, 29 6 pm – 8:30 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Jun 18 2 pm – 3:30 pm

Celebrate National Aboriginal History Month in June by joining us for movies and documentaries concerning First Nations people. Contact the library for a schedule of the films being shown.

Al Smith and the Silvertones Senior Choir are back by popular demand! Join us for a relaxed afternoon of songs, stories, and laughter at our annual seniors social. Refreshments will be served.

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Port Coquitlam underwent an amazing amount of change in the 1950’s, expanding and growing during this tumultuous era. Join Bryan Ness from the Port Coquitlam Heritage Society as he takes us back to this amazing time period through fascinating historic photographs and videos.

Can I Recycle THAT? • Clearbrook Library Saturday, Aug 22 2 pm – 3 pm Learn how, what, and where to recycle almost everything from your household. Find out what you can put in your curbside recycling and where to take almost everything else. Abbotsford Mission Recycling will answer that pesky question, “What do I do with this?”

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adults §§§ computers and technology english language learners §§§

It Won’t Byte • Ridge Meadows Seniors Centre 12150 224th Street, Maple Ridge Tuesday, May 5 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm • Clearbrook Library Wednesday, May 6 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Foundations English Classes • Terry Fox Library s Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 5 – Jun 30 12:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Do the new hand-held tech devices confuse you? Bring those cell phones, cameras, tablets, laptops, etcetera to the library and let us explain how they work and what they do.

Upgrade your reading, writing and vocabulary skills. Registration is ongoing through Coquitlam Continuing Education. Call 604-9364261 for more information.

eHelp Desk Internet Training • White Rock Library s Fridays, May 1 – Jun 26 10:30 am – 11:30 am Receive one-on-one Internet training for beginners. Topics covered include using the mouse, Internet basics, effective Internet searching, and email.

Tech Help • Maple Ridge Public Library Mondays, May 4 – Aug 31 2 pm – 3 pm • Clearbrook Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 2 pm – 3 pm Personal devices only • Terry Fox Library s by appointment • Abbotsford Community Library s by appointment Learn how to use your tablet, laptop, or eReader to do things online you’ve always wanted to try. These practical hands-on sessions with library staff are designed for anyone with a device they can bring to the library, as well as those wanting to use a library computer.

• Sardis Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Jun 30 1:30 pm – 4 pm • Chilliwack Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Jun 24 2 pm – 4:30 pm

Conversation Circles

Visit the eHelp desk for one-on-one help with downloading digital content (eBooks, Audiobooks, and magazines) and accessing databases via FVRL’s website.

Wired Wednesdays • Tsawwassen Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Jun 24 9:15 am – 10 am Get comfortable using the Internet. These drop-in, hands-on classes are open to everyone.

Book a Librarian

• Chilliwack Library in partnership with the Chilliwack Learning Society Mondays, May 4 – Aug 31 excluding May 18, Aug 3 7 pm – 8:30 pm • Hope Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 10:30 am – 12 pm Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 excluding Jul 1 7 pm – 8 pm • Sardis Library in partnership with the Chilliwack Learning Society Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 excluding Jul 1 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Maple Ridge Public Library By appointment

• Terry Fox Library Thursdays, May 7 – Aug 27 10:30 am – 12 pm

Have a question? We’ve got experts that can help with research, computers, tablets, eBooks, job search, business, the library catalogue and more! Book your personalized appointment at the information desk.

If you are learning English and want to practice speaking with other people in a friendly, casual place then join us for weekly guided discussions about Canadian culture, food, current events and other topics.

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games and activities §§§ adults Board Games Night • Clearbrook Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 6:30 pm – 9 pm

Quiz Night

Drop by the library for a fun night of board games. Come on your own or with friends.

• Agassiz Library s Friday, May 1 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Register beginning Apr 1

White Rock Bridge Club

Earn the title of Agassiz Library Know-It-All! Sponsored by the Agassiz Library Society: Friends of the Library, this fundraiser is an annual event full of laughs and a little learning. All funds go towards special events. Refreshments included.

• White Rock Library Thursdays, May 7 – Aug 27 12:30 pm – 4 pm Contract bridge in a relaxed environment.

Hope Scrabble Club • Hope Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 10 am – 12 pm Queue, quixotry, zymurgy. If you are a serious Scrabble player looking for a challenging game, this is your group.

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§§§ hobbies, art and culture Art Club

Stitch Together

Sardis Library Quilting Group

• Murrayville Library s Saturdays, May 2, 16, Jun 6, 20, Jul 4, 18, Aug 1 ,15 2 pm – 4 pm

• Sardis Library Mondays, May 4 – Aug 31 excluding May 18, Aug 3 1 pm – 3 pm

• Sardis Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Jun 24 10 am – 2:30 pm*

Bring your art supplies and join this friendly group of artists to work on your own art project. All levels welcome.

Whether you love cross-stitch, embroidery or other types of needle art, come work on your project with others who share the same passion. Bring your projects, additional lighting, and your enthusiasm. All levels welcome.

Knitting Club • Hope Library Sundays, May 3, 10 1:30 pm – 3 pm • Murrayville Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 10:30 am – 11:30 am • City of Langley Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the library! Join knitters of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.

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Spinners and Weavers • City of Langley Library Thursdays, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16 10 am – 2 pm

Bring your quilting projects, sewing machine, and hand work for a day of quilting in the comforts of the library. This group meets weekly to quilt and socialize. Please note that this is a non-instructional drop-in group. Space is limited so please bring hand work in case the tables are occupied. Don’t forget to bring your lunch and coffee mug! *May 6 program will run from 10 am – 1:45 pm.

Bring a lunch, spinning wheel, drop spindle, or other fiber fun. This is a social event to learn and enjoy with other members.

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adults §§§ hobbies, art and culture Evergreen Garden Club Presents Vegetable Growing!

Poetry Night in Punjabi

Container Vegetable Gardening with Brian Minter

• Ladner Pioneer Library Thursday, May 7 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• George Mackie Library Tuesdays, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Do you dream of garden fresh salad this August? Would you like homegrown organic veggies in January? Join Angelika Hedley as she gardens through the year beginning in spring. Learn best crop rotation practices, companion planting, and some early-ripening, space-saving techniques.

George Mackie Library, in collaboration with Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha, Uttari Amrika and Punjabi Lekhak Manch-Vancouver, offers poetry night in Punjabi and Hindi. Hear two published poets/authors read and discuss their work and answer questions from the audience.

Growing and Enjoying Herbs

Sardis Library Genealogy Group

• Chilliwack Library Tuesday, May 12 7 pm – 8:30 pm Join Katy and Doug Lowe of Greendale Herb and Vine for a discussion about growing and enjoying herbs. A pinch of dried herbs or a few freshly picked leaves from your garden or window box can dramatically spice up your life and add flavour and fragrance to foods. Doug will also share the joys of wandering Farmer’s Markets, meeting growers and eating local goodness.

• Chilliwack Library Tuesday, Jun 2 7 pm – 8:30 pm Growing vegetables in containers is an easy way to experience the freshness and flavour of home grown food. Join renowned gardening expert Brian Minter for advice on what to plant and how to make your patio and balcony pots top producers.

Haida Gwaii Photo Tour • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Jun 11 7 pm – 8 pm

• Sardis Library Thursdays, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20 10:30 am – 12 pm Improve your genealogy software skills with Ancestry Library Edition. Share ideas, learn new tips and tricks, solve research roadblocks, and learn the history of the area and era of your choice. New members welcome. Facilitated by Marlene Dance, UFV ElderCollege Instructor, and assisted by Katie England.

Join Patrick as he travels by camper and boat through what the Haida people call Haida Gwaii or Islands of Beauty, one of National Geographic’s 20 best trips for 2015. Meet locals, including the Haida watchmen and watchwomen of Gwaii Haanas National Park. Learn how to get there, what there is to see, and how to set a prawn trap!

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health and wellness §§§ adults

Outdoor Safety with Chilliwack Search and Rescue • Chilliwack Library Tuesday, May 26, 7 pm – 8:30 pm Planning on heading to the great outdoors this summer to take advantage of Chilliwack’s rivers, lakes and mountain trails? Over 75 times each year, Chilliwack Search and Rescue is called upon to help those in need, who by misfortune, lack of experience or poor judgment find themselves in trouble. Join SAR members for outdoor safety and survival tips to ensure your next adventure is a safe one.

Mental Silence Meditation • Sardis Library Mondays, May 4 – 25 excluding May 18 7 pm – 8 pm Mental Silence Meditation has been shown to have a profound balancing effect on our physical, mental, and emotional lives. It can bring a peaceful and clearer awareness while reducing stress. With the guidance of Sergiy Fadyeyev, it is easy to learn and can generate significant results quickly.

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors • Chilliwack Library s Tuesday, May 5 2 pm – 3 pm When disaster strikes, older adults need to be ready to take the necessary measures to survive for lengthy periods of time, sometimes without assistance. Join a representative from COSCO, the Council of Senior Citizen’s Organizations of BC, as they explore the preparation of emergency kits, safety procedures in dangerous situation and give advice about when and how to seek help.

Preplanning Seminar with Woodlawn and Henderson’s Funeral Homes • Abbotsford Community Library s Wednesday, May 6 7 pm – 8 pm Marianne Adermann, preplanning advisor for Henderson’s and Woodlawn Funeral Homes, will be sharing information on how to protect families when a loved one dies. She will talk about the gift of preplanning funeral wishes and how affordable this can be, and explain the benefits they offer.

Seen and Not Seen: Jasun Horsley • Hope Library Wednesday, May 13 7 pm – 8 pm

Life Without Driving • Maple Ridge Public Library Thursday, Jun 4 2 pm – 3:30 pm Losing the ability to drive can be profoundly difficult for seniors. This informative seminar, presented by the Council of Senior Citizens’ Organization of BC, will highlight signs of trouble, discuss advance planning, and explore alternatives to driving.

Sleep Remedies

Jasun Horsley will read from his new book, Seen and Not Seen, and talk about autism, creativity and the human desire to look inward in order to make sense of what’s on the outside. Seen and Not Seen is a series of autobiographical explorations “about the essential acts of movie-watching, writing, and self-examination.”

• Terry Fox LibraryD Monday, Jun 8 2 pm – 3 pm Many older adults find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. This workshop explores the reasons you may be having trouble and offers remedies and advice about lifestyle changes that may help you rest easier.

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adults §§§ writers and readers

book clubs Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title over refreshments. Call or visit the library to learn which book is being discussed this month. Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.

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langley

• Chilliwack Library Mondays, May 4, Jun 1 10:30 am – 12 pm Wednesday, May 27 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Murrayville Library s Wednesdays, May 6, 27, Jun 3, 24, Jul 8, 29, Aug 5, 26 7 pm – 8:30 pm Fridays*, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 2 pm – 3:30 pm

• Hope Library Tuesdays, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18 6:30 pm – 8 pm

• Aldergrove Library s Monday, May 25 2 pm – 3 pm

• Yarrow Library Thursdays, May 21, Jun18 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

• Fort Langley Library s Wednesdays, May 27, Jun 24 3 pm – 4 pm

• Sardis Library Thursdays, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20 7 pm – 8:30 pm

• Muriel Arnason Library s Wednesdays, May 27, Jun 24 7 pm – 8:30 pm

fraser valley • Mission Library Mondays, May 4, Jun 1, Jul 6, Aug 10 7 pm – 8 pm

• Brookswood Library Wednesdays, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm • City of Langley Library Tuesdays, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18 2 pm – 3 pm

delta • George Mackie Library Tuesdays, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm • Tsawwassen Library -Thursdays, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 1 pm – 3 pm Thursdays, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13 7 pm – 8:30 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Thursdays, May 21, Jun 18 2 pm – 4 pm Wednesdays, May 27, Jun 24 7 pm – 9 pm

white rock • White Rock Library D Wednesdays, May 27, Jun 24 7 pm – 9 pm

• Pitt Meadows Public Library s Wednesdays, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 19 7 pm – 8:30 pm • Terry Fox Library Wednesdays, May 27, Jun 24 7 pm – 8 pm

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writers and readers §§§ adults

Writers’ Group • Tsawwassen Library Thursdays, May 14, 28, Jun 11, 25, Jul 9, 23, Aug 13, 27 10:30 am – 12 pm From the shy beginner to the more experienced writer, all are welcome. Come and support your fellow writers.

Titles and Tea Afternoon Book Club • White Rock Library D Tuesdays, May 19, Jun 16 2 pm – 4 pm Meet fellow book lovers and discuss a selected title over refreshments. Call or visit the library to learn which book is being discussed this month. Copies of the current month’s book are available at the library.

Mission Word Keepers • Mission Library Wednesdays, May 20, Jun 17 7 pm – 8:30 pm Are you a writer? Mission Word Keepers help their members create, develop ideas and share experiences on writing, publishing, and marketing. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome. Read from your work or simply sit and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this friendly group.

Book Tastes • White Rock Library Thursdays, May 28, Jun 25 10:30 am – 11:30 am Drop in for a summary of books by library staff and share your own favorites.

photography, film and travel

Books by Design with Jan Westendorp • Terry Fox Library Saturday, Jun 6 2 pm – 4:30 pm Self-publishing has emerged as a viable option for authors unwilling or unable to work with a traditional publisher. A professionally designed cover can help you maximize sales and marketing opportunities! In this workshop, sponsored by Tri-City Wordsmiths, Jan Westendrop will discuss how a book designer can help you avoid pitfalls and save money.

Tri-City Wordsmiths

Summer Film Nights • Maple Ridge Public Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Jun 16 (excluding May 26) 6 pm – 8:30 pm • Clearbrook Library Thursdays, Jul 2 – 30 6 pm – 8:30 pm Bring your friends and spend a relaxing evening at the library with a must-see world film. Contact the information desk for a schedule.

• Terry Fox Library Saturday, Aug 1 2 pm – 4:30 pm Tri-City Wordsmiths aim to increase knowledge and skill in the literary arts. Discuss club business, and enjoy a program of speakers, readers and instructors on various aspects of writing. Members range widely in age/ability and are interested in all genres. Everyone is welcome. Contact pandorabee1@gmail.com for more information.

Adult Learner Book Club

Sardis Digital Clickers

• Terry Fox LibraryD Fridays, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 10, Aug 14 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

• Sardis Library Tuesdays, May 19, June 16 7 pm – 8:30 pm

Make new friends, read interesting books and practice English in a fun environment. Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join. The books discussed vary from ELSA level 2 to 5 according to the reading levels and interests of the group.

Are you in to digital photography? Do you have a DSLR camera? Join Chris of ChrisTopher Films and the Sardis Digital Clickers group. Bring your camera and explore the ins and outs of digital photography in a friendly and supportive setting.

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White Rock

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Murrayville

Muriel Arnason

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mission

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Langley City

Ladner Pioneer

Hope

George Mackie

Fort Langley

Clearbrook

Chilliwack

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Boston Bar

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Special Events Shred-a-Thon

Ladner May Days

On Location with the Delta Libraries

Yarrow Days at Pioneer Park

Caterpillars to Butterflies

Eid Celebration

Agassiz Library Society Boot Sale

Happy Birthday Canada

Celebrating Canada Day!

Computers and Technology Tech Help

Drop-in Ebook/eReader Help

Wired Wednesdays

Facebook for Seniors

Book Us!

Delta Libraries’ Innovator in Residence

Games and Activities White Rock Chess Club

Family Board Games

Chat over Chai

Scrabble Club

Laughter Yoga

Build a Hovercraft or Airplane

Summer Fun

Candy Structures

Build for Fun

LEGO Buildup

It’s a Mystery!

Hobbies, Art and Culture Knitting Club

Sitting and Stitching

Knit in Public Day

Gardening for All

A Garden that Never Sleeps

National Aboriginal Day

National Aboriginal History Month

National Aboriginal Day Storytime

Master Artist: Leah Murray

Master Artist: Lesley Tannen

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Yarrow

YALE

White Rock

Walnut Grove

Tsawwassen

terry fox

sardis

pitt meadows

Murrayville

Muriel Arnason

mount lehman

mission

maple ridge

Langley City

Ladner Pioneer

Hope

George Mackie

Fort Langley

Clearbrook

Chilliwack

Brookswood

Boston Bar

Aldergrove

Agassiz

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Hobbies, Art and Culture Writer’s Group: White Rock & South Surrey

Library Ukelele Jam

History Club

Community and Society Friends of the Library

Safety and Development Fair

Music and More

Clearbrook Library’s 20th Birthday!

Book Sales

Summer Reading Club Specials Summer Reading Club Kick-Off

Summer Reading Club 2015: Build It!

Summer Reading Club Finale

everyone §§§ special events

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Shred-a-Thon

Yarrow Days at Pioneer Park

• Tsawwassen Library Saturday, May 2 10 am – 2 pm

• Yarrow Library Saturday, Jun 6 10 am – 3 pm

• Pitt Meadows Public Library Saturday, May 30, 10 am – 1 pm Truck will be parked between City Hall and the Annex

Yarrow Library staff will be attending the 47th Annual Yarrow Days Community Fair. The library will be hosting an on-going craft table for kids, a small book sale, and contests. Summer Reading Club information will also be available.

• Maple Ridge Public Library Saturday, Jun 13 10 am – 2 pm Safely shred your confidential information while directly supporting your local library! For a small donation to the Friends of the Library, Shred-it will safely dispose of your confidential documents - anything from a few sheets to boxes of paper.

Ladner May Days • Ladner Pioneer Library Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24 9:30 am – 5 pm Visit our tent in the library parking lot during the May Days Fair!

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Caterpillars to Butterflies • Hope Library Wednesday, Jun 17 3:30 pm – 4 pm

• Tour de Delta – July 10, 11, 12 • Sun Festival – August 3 • Starry Night – August 15 • Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall Movie/Community Night – August 22

Eid Celebration

Hope Library is going to be a butterfly parent! Celebrate the arrival of our baby butterflies. Keep track of their progress as they change and mature into butterflies, ready for flight. Our expected release date is around July 15 but depends on how quickly they grow. We will post the date near the butterfly cage as the time approaches.

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• North Delta Family Day – June 28

• Maple Ridge Public Library Saturday, Jul 25 11 am – 1 pm Join the library and the Islamic Society of Ridge Meadows to celebrate Eid, which marks the end of Ramadan on the Muslim calendar. Eid is a time for coming together as a community and renewing friendships and family ties. Learn about another culture, taste delicious food and celebrate together!

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Happy Birthday Canada • Clearbrook Library Wednesday, Jul 1 1 pm – 5 pm Visit the Abbotsford Library tent during the Canada Day celebrations at Rotary Stadium. Do some crafts, play games, and join Summer Reading Club.

Celebrating Canada Day! • Yale Library Saturday, Jun 27 4 pm – 5 pm

computers and technology Book Us!

Celebrate Canada Day with crafts, activities and cake.

• Pitt Meadows Public Library s Weekdays, May 4 – Aug 31 10 am – 8:30 pm

August is ‘Boot Sale’ month. For $15 you get a parking spot, the perfect way to clean some closets and sell your junk... or treasures! On hand will be a coffee and muffin hut, BBQ Pulled Pork and lots of books for sale too! Money raised goes towards local programs for kids.

Get comfortable using the Internet. These drop in, hands-on classes are open to everyone.

Facebook for Seniors • Mission Library Thursday, Jun 18 3 pm – 4 pm

Tech Help • Hope Library s Fridays, May 1 – Jun 26 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

• Agassiz Library s Saturday, Aug 22 9 am – 3 pm

• Fort Langley Library s Wednesdays, May 6 – Jun 24 12:30 pm – 1 pm

Book one-on-one help with a resource expert! Learn how to download eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines and access databases via FVRL’s website.

• Boston Bar Library Tuesday, Jun 30 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Friends of the Library: Agassiz Library Society Boot Sale

Wired Wednesdays

• George Mackie Library s • Ladner Pioneer Library s • Tsawwassen Library s By appointment • Murrayville Library s By appointment

Learn how to use your tablet, laptop, or eReader to do things online you’ve always wanted to try. These practical hands-on sessions with library staff are designed for anyone with a device they can bring to the library, as well as those wanting to use a library computer. Call or visit the information desk to book a personalized half-hour appointment.

Drop-in eBook/eReader Help • White Rock Library Friday, May 1 – Monday, Aug 31 Learn how to borrow FREE eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through FVRL OverDrive, 3M Cloud Library, OneClickdigital, and Zinio. This program is designed for anyone with a device they can bring to the library. No appointment necessary.

Do you have a Facebook account but not really know how to use it? Learn how to find people, manage your photos, and share things with your family and friends on Facebook. Join the over 1 billion people who use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family near and far.

Delta Libraries’ Innovator in Residence • Tsawwassen Library Saturday, Jul 11 10 am – 3 pm • George Mackie Library Saturday, Jul 18 10 am – 3 pm • Ladner Pioneer Library Saturday, Jul 25 10 am – 3 pm Delta Libraries welcome Innovatorin-Residence, Graeme Bennett, a designer and builder of 3D printers with an extensive background in 3D modeling and scanning. Come learn about 3D printing and innovation.

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games and activities §§§ everyone

White Rock Chess Club

Candy Structures

• White Rock Library Saturdays, May 2 – Aug 29 2 pm – 4 pm Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• Hope Library Friday, Jul 24 2 pm – 3 pm

Enjoy chess, the best game in the world! All ages and skill levels welcome!

Family Board Games • Chilliwack Library Sundays, May 3, Jun 7 2 pm – 4 pm • Pitt Meadows Public Library Sunday, May 3 – Jun 21 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 (excluding Jul 1) 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm • Sardis Library Thursdays, May 7, Jun 4 6 pm – 8 pm Drop by the library for fun board games set up around the library, or feel free to bring along a favourite to share with others. Bring the family, your neighbours, or come on your own and meet others in your community.

Chat over Chai • Mission Library Tuesdays, May 19, Jun 23 11 am – 12 pm Drop in for tea, conversation, and games in a fun and informal setting. Presented in partnership with Mission Community Services Society.

Who can build the strongest candy structure? Bring your inner engineer and experiment with various shapes and materials. Will your candy building withstand an earthquake? Will it crumple under the weight of several library books? Test your building skills!

Scrabble Club • White Rock Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 1 pm – 4 pm

Build for Fun

Do you have a way with words? Drop in and test your word power. All ages and experience levels welcome!

• Hope Library Wednesday, Aug 5 – Friday, Aug 7 2 pm – 4 pm

Laughter Yoga

Check out our imagination station full of crafty and recycled items and build a creation from your wildest imagination.

• White Rock Library Tuesdays, May 26, Jun 30 7 pm – 8:30 pm

LEGO Buildup

Literally laughing in the library! No joke - and for no reason at all, just for the health of it. Bring water and wear comfy clothes. Enjoy deep breathing, light stretches, and interactive laughter exercises.

• Hope Library Tuesday, Aug 11 – Friday, Aug 14 Library Build: Aug 14, 2 pm – 4 pm Awards: Saturday, Aug 15, 2 pm

Build a Hovercraft or Airplane • Hope Library Thursday, Jul 2 2 pm – 3:30 pm We’ll supply the materials; you supply the skills and imagination to build your best flying contraption. Races will start at 2:30 pm and 3 pm.

Summer Fun • Boston Bar Library Tuesday, Jul 7 5:30 pm – 6 pm Cool off at the library with fun activities and refreshments.

Build a fabulous LEGO, Duplo or K’NEX structure and bring it in to the library for display and judging. On Saturday, awards will be given for the tallest, sturdiest, most creative, and other great categories. Don’t have the raw materials? Come to the library on Friday between 2 pm and 4 pm and use our LEGO to create your masterpiece!

It’s a Mystery! • Hope Library D Thursday, Aug 20 2 pm – 3 pm Look for clues, decode secret messages, and work together to help us solve “The Mystery of the Missing Cupcakes.”

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Sitting and Stitching

Gardening for All

• Ladner Pioneer Library Mondays, May 4 – Aug 31 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

• Yale Library Wednesday, May 13 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the library. Knitting, crocheting, quilting and weaving are fun ways to connect across the generations. Join members of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.

Meet other gardeners from novice to expert and share your planting ideas.

Knit in Public Day

All summer we’ve been building food in the You Grow Food Aquaponics demonstration garden, a growing system that includes fish and plants in a closed, organic ecosystem. Now we’re ready to harvest and sample! Learn more about aquaponics from the owners of You Grow Food Aquaponics, a local company in the business of growing fresh food in every month of the year!

• Fort Langley Library s Saturday, Jun 13 11 am – 4 pm

Knitting Club • Abbotsford Community Library Saturdays, May 2 – Aug 29 1 pm – 3 pm • Chilliwack Library Tuesdays, May 5 – Aug 25 1 pm – 2:30 pm • Sardis Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 excluding Jul 1 1 pm – 2:30 pm

• Sardis Library Wednesday, Jun 17 1 pm – 2:30 pm Come one, come all — knitters of all skill levels are welcome to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day! WWKIPD was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes as a way to bring the solitary act of knitting out in the open, and in hopes that knitting neighbours might bump into one another!

A Garden that Never Sleeps • Hope Library Wednesday, Aug 19 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

• Mission Library Wednesdays, May 6 – Aug 26 12 pm – 2 pm • Mount Lehman Library Thursdays, May 7 – Aug 27 2 pm – 4 pm Pack up your needles and yarn and head to the library! Knitting is a fun and relaxing way to connect across the generations. Join knitters of all ages and abilities to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.

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National Aboriginal Day Journée nationale des Autochtones

Leah Murray • White Rock Library Wednesday, Jun 3 Thursday, Jun 4 11 am – 4 pm Wednesday, Jul 22 Thursday, Jul 23 11 am – 4 pm Leah Murray creates a functional marriage of beauty and science through artful use of technology. Choosing the mediums of digital photography and electronic canvas reflects her fascination with the striking juxtapositions she sees in the natural and man-made worlds around her.

Lesley Tannen • White Rock Library Friday, Jul 24 Saturday, Jul 25 11 am – 4 pm

Celebrate National Aboriginal Day with crafts, activities and cultural foods. Boston Bar Library Thursday, Jun 18 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Clearbrook Library Saturday, Jun 20 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Yale Library Saturday, Jun 20 4 pm – 5 pm

National Aboriginal History Month

National Aboriginal Day Storytime

• Chilliwack Libraries Monday, Jun 1 – Tuesday, Jun 30

• Mission Library Friday, Jun 19 10:30 am – 11 am

Throughout June, Sardis, Chilliwack and Yarrow Libraries will be celebrating National Aboriginal History Month. Come help us celebrate the rich diversity in our communities.

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Drop by the Mission Library for a special Aboriginal themed storytime! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

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Lesley Tannen started painting as a counter-point to the situationalinduced attention deficit disorder of the click speed of modern life. Painting is a way to focus her mind. She captures everyday images and then uncovers what drew her attention. Tannen strives to create images with a singular focus — something that will catch your eye and cause it to stop and let the mind pause. To learn more about Lesley and her art, visit www.lesleytannen.ca.

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Writer’s Group: White Rock & South Surrey • White Rock Library Wednesdays, May 20, June 17 7 pm – 8:45 pm From the shy beginner to the more experienced writer, all are welcomed. Come and support your fellow writers. For more information, contact Les Johnson at 604-535-3426.

Library Ukulele Jam • Tsawwassen Library Thursdays, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, 7 pm – 8:30 pm All uked up and no place to jam? Whether you are a ukulele newbie or a seasoned strummer, join us for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts. A variety of music will be represented and sheet music and lyrics will be provided for those who feel like singing along.

History Club • White Rock Library Mondays, May 25, Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 31 7 pm – 8:45 pm

community and society Friends of the Library • Mission Library Wednesdays, May 13, Jun 10 2 pm – 3 pm • Chilliwack Libraries Wednesdays, May 6, Jun 3 2 pm – 3 pm Join the Friends of the Library! This volunteer organization supports the library through advocacy, fundraising and assistance with various projects and programs.

Music and More • Chilliwack and Sardis Libraries Wednesdays, Jul 8 – Aug 26 7 pm – 9 pm A perennial community favorite, Music and More is a free outdoor concert series featuring great performers from all over the Lower Mainland. Concerts will alternate weeks between Chilliwack and Sardis Libraries. Bring your own chair, blanket and picnic and enjoy the sounds of summer. Stop by either library in June to pick up a schedule. Presented in partnership with City of Chilliwack, Chilliwack Libraries, Chilliwack Academy of Music and the Chilliwack Community Arts Council.

Celebrate Clearbrook Library’s 20th Birthday! • Clearbrook Library Thursday, Aug 6, 3 pm – 4 pm The new Clearbrook Library building opened in August 1995 and has been a destination for fun and learning ever since. The Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries was formed in 1992 to advocate for the building of the new library, the old Clearbrook Library at the corner of Trethewey and South Fraser Way being cramped and outdated. Take in Kellie Haines’ performance and afterwards enjoy a piece of birthday cake served by the Friends and share your stories with them about how the library has made a difference in your life.

Members are invited to give a short presentation on history themes of their choice followed by general discussion. Meetings are moderated by Herb Spencer, 604-542-2299, and David Cotton. New members welcome.

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book sales Buy gently loved donated items and materials withdrawn from FVRL’s collection. Books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, CD Books, MP3s, and more are available at great prices. Book sale proceeds go to support local library programming and collections.

fraser valley • Pitt Meadows Public Library Saturday, May 2, 10 am – 4 pm Sunday, May 3, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Monday, May 4, 10:30 am – 8:30 pm Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 am – 8:30 pm

upper fraser • Agassiz Library Ongoing • Hope Library Ongoing • Chilliwack Library Saturday, Jun 13 10 am – 4 pm Organized by the Friends of the Chilliwack Libraries

langley • Fort Langley Library Saturday, Jun 20 – Saturday, Jun 27 • Aldergrove Library Friday, Jul 17 – Thursday, Jul 23

white rock The Friends of the White Rock Library stock and manage a used bookstore located near the building entrance. Corner Books offers used books in good condition at bargain prices. Our volunteers change stock weekly, so check it out each time you visit the library.

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Summer Reading Club 2015 Build It!

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off

• George Mackie Library • Ladner Pioneer Library s • Tsawwassen Library s Saturday, Jun 13 – Monday, Aug 31

• Mission Library Saturday, Jun 27 1 pm – 4 pm

Receive a cool reading record and bookmark, attend entertaining programs and enter contests to win prizes. Sign up starts June 13. • Chilliwack Library • Sardis Library • Yarrow Library Jun 1 - Aug 31 This year’s Summer Reading Club theme is BUILD IT! Read anything and anywhere! Come to the library with your reading record for weekly entries and chances to win prizes.

Build your imagination as you read throughout the summer! Join us for games, refreshments, and fun. It’s a one-stop shop to sign up for all of our Summer Reading Clubs, including preschoolers, kids, teens and adults.

Summer Reading Club Finale • Yale Library Wednesday, Aug 26 5:30 pm – 7 pm • Boston Bar Library Thursday, Aug 27 5:30 pm – 7 pm We’re wrapping up Summer Reading Club with a party! Find out who won the contest prizes and enjoy some snacks.

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How to Get One

BC residents can get a free BC OneCard decal by visiting another public library in the province – all that’s required is a valid public library card and current ID with proof of your address.

Services Include Don’t leave home without your library card – you can use it to access and borrow from any public library in the BC.

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Each library determines which resources and services can be used with a BC OneCard. Please contact a specific library for more information about their services.

Returning Materials

Be sure to return materials by the due date assigned. Items can be returned to: the library you signed them out from; or any public library in the province – including your home library location. Any overdue fees must be paid to the library where you borrowed items.

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Did you spend all winter planning your summer vacation? If you are looking for travel tips, or ideas for potential vacation destinations, look no further than FVRL. The Great Western Canada Bucket List By Robin Esrock

See all that our western provinces have to offer visitors! The Great Western Canada Bucket List highlights the best travel experiences to be had on Canada’s West Coast. Nature, food, culture, history, and a few adrenaline rushes encompass the very best of Alberta and British Columbia adventures of a lifetime.

The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel By Kelly E. Carter

The ultimate resource for traveling with your furry friend features hundreds of places to pamper your pooch, from doggie daycare to canine cruises. The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel showcases 75 of the best pet-friendly vacation destinations across the U.S. and Canada.

Seaside Walks on Vancouver Island By Theo Dombrowski

Discover inviting stretches of sandy beach, rugged cliffs and quiet estuaries – visitors to these trails will usually be far away from the crowds and tourist filled beaches. Each of the featured walks is accompanied by a colourful, easy-to-follow map and step by step descriptions of what to expect. Walkers can easily select a level route suitable for all abilities, or a challenging wilderness trail perfect for the more adventurous.

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100 Places Your Will Never Visit By Daniel Smith

Ever wondered what it takes to get into Fort Knox? Fancied a peek inside the Coca-Cola Safety Deposit Box? Would you dare to visit Three Mile Island? The world is full of secret places that we either don’t know about, so hard to reach, so closely guarded, or so secret that they are virtually impossible to visit any other way. Now you can glimpse the Tora Bora caves in Afghanistan, visit the Tucson Titan Missile Site, tour the Vatican Archives, and more!

Where the Locals Go

Compiled By The National Geographic Travel Team Get inside tips on unique places and activities around the world that captivate the residents—from regional festivals, undiscovered local restaurants, and lesser-known art galleries, to quiet places to sit and watch another world stroll by. Discover the soul of a place through a chance encounter, a kind word, or an unparalleled tip from a local.

Camping British Columbia and Yukon By Jayne Seagrave

Whether you’re camping with kids, travelling in an RV, or looking for a comfort upgrade, Camping in British Columbia and the Yukon offers over 150 possibilities for campers of every age and experience level. Learn which campgrounds have interpretive programs, playgrounds, and safe swimming beaches; pick out parks with flush toilets, hot showers, and nearby restaurants; or find out which campgrounds are RV accessible.

How to Be the World’s Smartest Traveler By Christopher Elliott

Learn the smartest ways to travel with this tip-filled guide. Get the inside scoop on how to navigate the often perplexing world of travel, with detailed advice on airlines, car rentals, cruises, alternative lodging, review websites, visas, and much more! Full of recommendations, real-life case histories, and the answers to the most common—and confounding—questions, this book is a must-read for anyone traveling anywhere.

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win a summer prize pack Fraser Valley Regional Library is celebrating summer by giving away a prize pack full of summer essentials, including: • Chair • Towel • Beach Mat • Foldable Water Bottle • Sand Pail • Outdoor/Indoor Thermometer • Portable Speaker • Lunch Cooler Bag • Window Breaker Enter by Wednesday, June 10 for your chance to win. Winner will be notified by Wednesday, June 17. Prize pack can be picked up at your local library.

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books to movies Avengers: Age of Ultron In theatres May 1, 2015

Based on: Avengers by Marvel Comics (series) When Tony Stark tries to jump start a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans.

Far from the Madding Crowd In theatres May 1, 2015

Based on: Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy (1874) In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.

5 Flights Up

In theatres May 8, 2015 Based on: Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment (2009) Ruth and Alex are a married couple trying to decide whether to sell their longtime Brooklyn home. During the course of one crazy weekend, they discover that finding a new apartment is not about winding down but starting a new adventure.

Paper Towns

In theatres July 24, 2015 Based on: Paper Towns by John Green (2008) After taking Quentin on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears - leaving behind cryptic clues for him to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving.

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activities Turn to page 56 for solutions to the puzzles.

colouring maze Help the birds get back to their village!

word search F Z S F A L R C T G W K L O T D A C R E H T E G O T Y K R C M A M Q G G T L V Z W A R Y E I C E I F I S E Y O W L O W N U B O R L D V B W X C P R E N G R F M N Y T R O Q U S I Q O Z K W E M B V A S O N G I N C S Q I L R U P T B F H J U D U G R E E R I N E U B E M O H Z F N P K L L B I O P M L H L S U P R E S D C U T X F Z B Z G C Z A U Q D R O X Y Y L B K O I R O W L S P O G J X A A Y P N T S M K I E Q I P L T K G C M V N W E X P L O R E O H F Y

CELEBRATE COMMUNITY CONNECT DISCOVER

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Make the most of summer break. Learn with Mango.

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grab & go | puzzle solutions

YOUR BOOKS ARE READY! Each bag is filled with great books, preselected to save you time. (No peeking!) Read one or read them all, then return them through the book drop as usual.

Solutions to puzzles on page 54

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PRICE LIST Most FVRL locations have ongoing book sales. Buy gently loved donated items and materials withdrawn from the FVRL’s collection. Books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, CD Books, MP3s, and more are available at great prices. Book sale proceeds go to support local library programming and collections.

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THE LANGLEYS 13. Aldergrove Library 14. Brookswood Library 15. City of Langley Library 16. Fort Langley Library 17. Muriel Arnason Library 18. Murrayville Library 19. Walnut Grove Library

HOPE 12. Hope Library

KENT and HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 11. Agassiz Library

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PORT COQUITLAM

DELTA 8. George Mackie Library 9. Ladner Pioneer Library 10. Tsawwassen Library

CHILLIWACK 5. Chilliwack Library 6. Sardis Library 7. Yarrow Library

BOSTON BAR 4. Boston Bar Library

ABBOTSFORD A. Administrative Centre 1. Abbotsford Community Library 2. Clearbrook Library 3. Mount Lehman Library

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YALE 25. Yale Library

WHITE ROCK 24. White Rock Library

PORT COQUITLAM 23. Terry Fox Library

PITT MEADOWS 22. Pitt Meadows Public Library

MISSION 21. Mission Library

MAPLE RIDGE 20. Maple Ridge Public Library

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author events Teach your children the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. FVRL welcomes Dr. Shimi Kang, m.d., for two special engagements in Delta and Abbotsford. Dr. Shimi Kang has worked directly with hundreds of children and families. She has seen firsthand the harmful effects of overscheduling, over-instructing and overprotecting our children. Many kids lack motivation and are under-prepared for today’s challenges. Stress, anxiety and depression are serious problems. Dolphin Parentingtm is a powerful new way to look at child rearing. Dr. Kang looks to the intelligent, joyful and highly social dolphin for inspiration. Dolphins are not strict tiger parents who push and hover, nor are they permissive jellyfish parents. Dolphin parents are firm, yet flexible. They have rules and expectations but also value creativity and independence. They are collaborative and use role modelling to guide their kids. As a result, dolphin children develop their own internal drive and a lifelong love of learning.

Tuesday, May 12 at 7 pm Firehall Centre for the Arts 11489 84 Avenue, Delta Thursday, May 28 at 7 pm Matsqui Centennial Auditorium 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford Admission is free. Reserve your spot: DolphinParentingDelta.eventbrite.com DolphinParentingAbbotsford.eventbrite.com

In this inspiring talk, Dr. Kang will explain the art and science of Dolphin Parentingtm. Combining scientific research with unforgettable life stories, she will guide parents towards a healthy, balanced parenting style. In The Dolphin Way, Dr. Shimi Kang describes three parenting styles: Jellyfish Parent • permissive • few rules or expectations • overindulgent

Dolphin Parent • authoritative • balanced • encourages collaboration, social skills, creativity and internal motivation

Tiger Parent • authoritarian • may push, over-control, overprotect or micromanage

about the author drshimikang.com Dr. Shimi Kang is an award-winning, Harvard-trained doctor, researcher, media expert and lecturer on human motivation. She is the Medical Director for Child and Youth Mental Health for Vancouver community, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, and the founder of the Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program at BC Children’s Hospital. Her articles appear in major media outlets including the Huffington Post, Psychology Today and TIME Magazine. Dr. Kang has helped hundreds of children, adolescents and parents move toward positive behaviours and better health. In 2012, Dr. Kang received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her years of outstanding community service. She is the mother of three “awesome” children.