National Indigenous People's Day

June 21 is National Indigenous People's Day. Join a host of performers, storytellers and food vendors in Moody Park as we honour and celebrate the local Indigenous community. If you are interested in learning more about Indigenous issues and perspectives, or wish to explore works by Indigenous authors, consult our recently revised book lists:
Indigenous Authors Fiction
Indigenous Authors Non-Fiction

Author Event: First Nations 101 with Lynda Gray

We are thrilled to host author Lynda Gray at the Main Branch of the library June 16 from 6:30-8:00. Lynda will talk about her new book, the 2nd edition of First Nations 101. She will discuss how the shared history between Indigenous people and non-Indigenous people plays out today, how to be a great ally, as well as answering the question, What is reconciliation? There will be time for Q&A, and copies of the book will be available for sale.

Summer Reading Club for Kids & Teens

Summer Reading Club is a fun, FREE program that encourages children of all ages to read during the summer. Choose your reading goal, earn stickers and even a medal! We will also have prize draws, fun programs and activities in July and August, and more. Pick up your reading log from the library any time after June 13 (June 14 in Queensborough) and read, read, read!

Teens age 12 and up can join our Teen Summer Reading Club. Prizes for teens include a Kobo e-reader, books, and gift cards! Check out the Events Calendar for fun summer programs like Teen Brunch and Books!

Be sure to keep up with all of our kids programs and activities here: nwpl.ca/kids. Please note that story time and baby time are on hiatus in June while we prepare for the Summer Reading Club!

Help Us Choose New Book Club Sets!

We need your help to choose which titles we should purchase as book club sets. The public service librarians have made a master list with lots of great choices, now it's up to you to help us choose. Please fill out the survey here by June 15, choosing your top 5 titles! Each title is linked to the book in our catalogue and we have created a handy list with brief annotations here. There will be a prize draw for participants - you could win books or a gift card!

Take the Survey

Home Library Services Bring the Library to You!

Can't get to the library? Let the library come to you! If you or someone you know lives in New Westminster and is experiencing a print disablity or mobility issue and can't get to the library, let us come to you! Our trusted team of outreach staff can deliver materials right to your door, wherever you live. For more information visit our webpage, call us at 604-527-4650, or drop us a line at homelib@nwpl.ca.

June Artist: Sherida Charles

Created during the pandemic, this exhibit, Locations in Linocut is a collection of reduction linocut prints based on iconic signs or locations in the City of New Westminster and beyond, which tell a historic tale about our urban cityscape. Come and check them out upstairs at the Main Branch!

More Info

Congratulations Fire Foxes!

Our Reading Link Challenge team from Lord Kelvin Elementary School won the bronze medal in this year’s regional Grand Challenge! They went up against teams from Coquitlam, the Fraser Valley, North Vancouver, and Surrey. Please join us in congratulating Majda, Alice, Bianca, Seoyul, Selam, and Annabelle!

Work BC Employment Drop-In

Looking for work and need some resume editing, interview tips, or ideas of where to start your search? Come to our employment drop-in hosted by WorkBC on the third Wednesday of the month. Next one is Wednesday, June 15, 1-2:30 pm Registration not required. Just drop in to the Gallery Room on the second floor (Main Branch).

Online Resource: BC Historical Newspapers

Did you know that you can browse and search fully scanned versions of The Sun, The Province, and The Times Colonist, from 2010 back to 1884? Look up obituaries, family connections, news on your birthday - whatever strikes your fancy! Start your search here.

SFU Writer Consultations

Sign up for a private consultation with experts from the SFU Writers' Studio to improve your writing! We are now booking for June 14, 5-7 pm, the last session before our summer hiatus.

Service Notes

COVID-19:
Great news. With the easing of restrictions we are gradually reintroducing in-person programs and services. Please check our calendar of events frequently for notice of any changes to locations and program times. Check out our COVID page for any other updated info, or follow us on social media @NWPLibrary.

Upcoming - please note the library will be closed July 1 for Canada Day.

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