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| Lectures, Discussions, Classes, Author Visits, and Music |
Discover something for every interest on our Events Calendar. Stay up to date with what's going on by subscribing to our monthly eNewsletter.
Refer to this webpage: www.westvanlibrary.ca/events |
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| A New View on Science and Spirituality |
What do the ideas of a brilliant inventor of the Bell Helicopter have to do with the memoirs of a blind leader from the French Resistance in World War II? How do the mystery cults of Ancient Greece connect with the founders of western philosophy? And what do all of the above have to do with the nature of light?
In a talk illustrated with cartoons and compelling graphics, Geoff Olson speculates on what the human connection to light, in all its guises, might mean for our future evolution.
Geoff Olson's work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Vancouver Sun, The National Post, Adbusters, and This magazine. He has appeared on CBC Radio and GBC NewsWorld, and is a regular contributor to Common Ground Magazine and The Vancouver Courier.
July 28, 7 pm, Welsh Hall.
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| Computer Classes |
Classes are held Tuesdays, 2 pm - 4 pm, in the Computer Training Room, a few steps down from the Information Desk in the Main Hall.
Computer Basics - July 13
Introduction to Microsoft Word - July 20
Internet Basics - August 10
Computer Basics - August 31
Classes are free but registration is required. For more information or to register, please visit or call the Community Computing Centre at 604 925-7405.
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| Philosophers' Cafe: Fall 2010 |
No registration is required is required for our Friday morning Philosophers' Cafes. Admission is $5.
September 17: Criminal Court Proceedings
What role(s) should or could victims and their families and ordinary citizens play in judging the accused and sentencing the convicted? How could one become involved as an activist? Join guest Wallace Craig, who served as a Provincial Court Judge for over 20 years, for this discussion. 10:30 am - noon, Welsh Hall East.
October 15: Fences and Neighbours
If fences make good neighbours, what happens to seniors' good neighbours when they transition into lodges and nursing homes? 10:30 am - noon in the Elizabeth Musto Room.
November 19: Throw the Book at Us!
Make a case for BC's greatest book(s) - as you would define it. Join guests Linda L. Richards and David Middleton who are publishing the forthcoming book Greatest Books of British Columbia for this discussion. 10:30 - noon, Welsh Hall East.
December 17: Egoism
Are people interested only in themselves? When they give presents or cards are they really just out to meet their own needs? 10:30 - noon, Welsh Hall East.
Philosophers' Cafe Website
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| English Corner |
Come and practise English conversation at the Library Fridays, from September through June. English Corner is facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the West Vancouver Memorial Library.
English Corner will resume September 10, 2010.
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| The Way of the iPad |
Steve Kaufmann, author of The Way of the Linguist: A Language Learning Odyssey and president of LingQ will discuss a new learning paradigm in the age of the iPad. Roman school children used to carry wax tablets with them to write on. In the near future, children will carry electronic tablets with them that will be connected permanently to a world of information that people from before the Internet could not have dreamed of.
Thursday, Sept. 16, 7:30-9 pm, Welsh Hall. |
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| Journey through the Jungle |
Join Sheryl Grubner and Brent Loken, founders of Ethical Expeditions, as they present extraordinary student documentaries & stories about the environment and people of Borneo.
One of the most biologically diverse places on the planet as well as an immense store of carbon dioxide, what happens in Borneo directly affects all of us. Learn what can be done to help preserve the pristine tropical rainforest, home to orangutans, sun bears, hornbills & countless other species.
Thursday, September 23, 7:30 - 9 pm, Welsh Hall.
Those wishing to take advantage of our hearing assistance technology are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.
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| Caught in the Middle: The Dilemmas of Mid-Life Sons & Daughters |
As their parents age and die, mid-life daughters and sons often feel stretched in unprecedented ways. Aging, they find, is filled with ongoing change. Decisions and dilemmas unearth old issues with parents and siblings. New communication skills and respect for differences in style and opinion are essential. This presentation explores how the lives of mid-life children and their families are transformed, and how contemporary families are wrestling with these dilemmas.
Clarissa P. Green is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, UBC Professor Emeritus, award winning teacher and writer. Her presentations on family response to aging, illness, crisis and death are designed to open conversations in families.
Tuesday, October 5, 7 - 9 pm. Welsh Hall. |
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| Hearing Loss: Signs, Symptoms and Coping Strategies |
Untreated hearing loss can impact our communication, as well as our social and emotional well-being. Mandy Fisch, MSc.Aud.C and Jessica Slater BA.Aud.C, will present coping strategies for people with hearing loss, as well as friends and family members, in order to enhance their communicative interactions and improve their quality of life.
Thursday, October 7, 2 - 3:30 pm, Welsh Hall.
Those wishing to take advantage of our technology for a hearing assistance are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.
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