Join Dr. Tina Ngaroimata Fraser as she discusses how Indigenous leaders uniquely weave their actions with land, story, ancestors, & elders-concepts often overlooked in conventional leadership.

Wed, June 5, 12pm, at Bob Prittie Metrotown

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Teens, join us for a special in-person TAG meeting to decorate the Teen Space at Tommy Douglas Library!

We’ll have snacks, treats and seasonal decorating supplies. Plus, you’ll earn three community service hours.

Saturday, May 25 at 2pm.

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Join our next book discussion. This month, we're reading 'Trust' by Hernan Diaz. Thursday, May 30, 6:30pm, at our McGill location. Visit your local BPL location to pick up a print copy of the book.

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Cameron is open! Visit us in the City of Lougheed Shopping Centre. We'll be here during construction of the new Cameron Community Centre & Library.

We're open with full services, but returns are only accepted during open hours.

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From There to Here: A Poetry Reading with Rattle Women British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Join Candy Zazulak, a descendant of Manitoba Swampy Cree and Seauteux Anishnaabe ancestors mixed with Scottish and Welsh. connectfest.ca
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Join Yilin @ The Lantern and the Night Moths is OUT NOW to explore different approaches to genre, form and narrative structure as part of our Writing Workshop Series.

Presented in partnership with City of Burnaby's Deer Lake Artist Residencies.

Wed, May 22 at McGill

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Our next Teen Advisory Group meeting is Wednesday, May 1. Are you a teen interested in making the library better? Want to earn community service credits? Join us online at 4:30pm!

Learn more at bpl.bc.ca/events#/teens

How to Get Published in Nine Million Easy Steps
Join host Michael Bourne for a brief reading from his book and draw on his decade of reporting on the publishing industry to talk about the process of writing a novel. connectfest.ca @cityofburnaby
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Are you raising a multilingual child? Join Dr. Anne Rimrott to learn strategies and practical info to support your child growing up with two or more languages. Presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

Thurs, May 9, 5:30, Tommy Douglas

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One eRead Canada is happening now! Have you started reading Hotline, by Dimitri Nasrallah? Borrow the eBook or audiobook this month with no waitlists from OverDrive burnaby.overdrive.com

Join us to discuss book Wed, April 24 at McGill. Register at bpl.bc.ca/events/book-di…

Our two part writing workshop with writer-in-residence Sneha Subramanian Kanta is coming up! Learn new writing strategies with a focus on ecopoetics and decolonial strategies.

April 11 & 17 at Bob Prittie Metrotown.

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Learn about graphic novels from local artist @janiceliuartfrom Young Artists' Place. We'll go over techniques used to tell stories in graphic novels and talk about what makes these books so popular. For parents and kids ages 8 to 10.

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The Digital Studio is open!

Join us for tours to learn about everything the digital studio has to offer. We’ll be covering how to digitize analogue items, record audio tracks and use our design and creative software.

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Join CityHive for an interactive workshop to reimagine the narrative around climate change and renew our commitment to climate action. Presented as part of Connect Festival.

Sunday, April 28, 1pm at McGill

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Teens, meet storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp (He/him)! Richard will be reading from his short story, “Scariest. Story. Ever.” and discussing the practice of traditional Indigenous storytelling.

Sat, April 27, 1:30pm.

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Join us to learn practical tips on cultivating your garden, whether on a patio, windowsill or in the backyard! We'll also explore the interesting history and stories of many of the plants around us today.

Sat, April 27, Tommy Douglas.

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One eRead Canada is happening now!  From Apr 1-30, Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah is available in digital formats with no waitlists. Download a copy from burnaby.overdrive.com & start reading!

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Join us for a discussion with Nicola Levell, who will examine how contemporary artist Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas blends the elegance of classic Haida art with the vibrancy of Asian manga.

Wed, April 24, 12pm at Bob Prittie Metrotown.

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Join our next book discussion. This month, we're reading 'Hotline' by Dimitri Nasrallah.

Wednesday, April 24, 6:30pm, at McGill. During April Hotline is available in digital formats with no waitlists as part of One eRead / Un Livrel Canada

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A reminder of our upcoming Easter holiday hours:

Friday, March 29: closed
Saturday, March 30: open 10am to 6pm
Sunday, March 31: closed
Monday April 1: closed