Vancouver Public Library

Are you interested in learning about the Inspiration Lab's video recording studio? Come by for an orientation where you can get to know the library's Terry McBride Recording Studio. After attending this session, you'll see what you need to start recording videos and taking photos in the space. Jan 9 | 11-12PM | Central Library Inspiration Lab https://buff.ly/4gvBZvy

Figurative language exists to elevate and personalize your prose style. Drawing from classic and contemporary authors, you'll be inspired to creatively use figurative language. This class will be led by Zsuzsi Gartner, author of the Scotiabank Giller Prize finalist Better Living Through Plastic Explosives and of the acclaimed story collection All the Anxious Girls on Earth. Creative Writing Classes at VPL provide open, friendly, creative spaces for book lovers and aspiring writers of all levels. Register here: https://buff.ly/401OlWA Jan 7 | Central Library | 6:30 - 8PM

NEXT TUESDAY: It's almost 2025! Ring in the New Year with a special storytime for young children and their families, where the countdown is at noon instead of midnight. 🥳✨ 🎉 Happy Noon Year Family Storytime Dec 31 | 11:30 am | Various locations | https://buff.ly/3YQHTjw

Are you having trouble sleeping due to stress in your life? Learn about the health benefits of sleep, the relationship between sleep and stress, and strategies for improving your sleep and managing your stress. This workshop will be taught by a Registered Nurse. Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority's Osteoarthritis Service Integration System. Jan 7 | 2-4PM | Central Library https://buff.ly/49zRiRF

Are rising interest rates and inflation affecting your ability to budget? In this workshop, participants will receive tips on revising their budget by prioritizing expenses and exploring how to approach investing during financially uncertain times. Presented in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Jan 4 | 11AM - 12:30PM | Online Zoom Event Register here: https://buff.ly/4g2JPwE

Vancouver Public Library is seeking a transformative leader to take on the role of Chief Librarian & CEO. With a history spanning over 100 years, VPL is a cornerstone of Vancouver’s community, welcoming more than 4.5 million visitors annually across 21 locations. The Chief Librarian & CEO will oversee a passionate team of 800 staff, guiding the library’s vision in a rapidly evolving digital world while staying true to its mission of lifelong learning, cultural connection, and accessibility for all. This role offers an extraordinary opportunity to shape one of Canada’s most innovative and inclusive public institutions. From driving digital transformation to cultivating partnerships, the Chief Librarian & CEO will lead VPL in meeting the evolving needs of its patrons while fostering inclusivity and resilience in the community it serves. For more information, visit: https://buff.ly/3DBY11a

Learn how to create dynamic characters and complex narrative ecosystems in this Character Network workshop led by author Maria Reva. Maria Reva writes fiction and opera libretti. She received her MFA from the Michener Center for Writers at the University of Texas. She is the author of Good Citizens Need Not Fear, a linked story collection set in an apartment block in Ukraine. Creative Writing Classes at VPL provide open, friendly, creative spaces for book lovers and aspiring writers of all levels. Jan 8 | Central Library | 6:30 - 8PM Register here: https://buff.ly/3P3diuq

Are you working on a writing project and need a nudge in the right direction? Sign up for a 45-minute, one-to-one manuscript consultation with a graduate of Simon Fraser University's The Writers Studio: Creative Writing Certificate program. Submit up to seven (7) pages of your poetry, fiction prose, or non-fiction prose, and receive supportive feedback that will help guide you on your writing journey. Jan 6 | 4-7 PM | Mount Pleasant Branch Jan 9 | 1-4 PM | Central Library Jan 15 | 4-7 PM | nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Jan 20 | 4:45 - 7:45 PM | Kitsilano Branch More details here: https://buff.ly/3BmSZVK

Calling all emerging local writers: Share your published or unpublished works at Writers Showcase. All genres welcome. Jan 7 | 6:30-8PM | Central Library More details here: https://buff.ly/3VuL3bQ

Ring in the New Year and welcome 2025 with a special storytime for young kids and their families, where the countdown is at noon instead of midnight. 🥳✨ 🎉 Happy Noon Year Family Storytime Dec 31 | 11:30 am | Various locations | https://buff.ly/3YQHTjw