One Book, One Vancouver Events
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From May to December, the Library is presenting over 40 exciting, interesting and educational events across the city for all ages designed to bring the books alive and encourage people – from 5 to 105 – to read. Join us for author readings, chances to meet Olympic athletes, family skating celebrations, film screenings, writing workshops, puppet shows, contests and more. Visit this page again to find updates about future events and meet the author events! |
Please Note: Events are free of charge unless otherwise specified and all are welcome to attend.
Events for Adults & Teens
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Inaugural Reading - Janet Love Morrison
Join us for the first appearance of The Crazy Canucks author Janet Love Morrison as she talks about how
the book came to be and reads from some of her favourite parts. Janet will be joined by very special guest Crazy
Canuck and Olympic medallist Steve Podborski. Seating is limited; all are welcome.
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Meet the Author Readings: Janet Love Morrison Join us for an animated and intimate discussion with the author of The Crazy Canucks: Canada's Legendary Ski Team who will read excerpts from the book Seating is limited; all are welcome.
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Writing Workshops with Janet Love Morrison Due to popular demand we are hosting additional writing workshops by Crazy Canucks author Janet Love Morrison. No writing experience necessary. Bring paper, pen and your passion. To register email programs@vpl.ca. Seating is limited; all are welcome.
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The Host City Reads: Winter Sports Fair Almost every hour of the day there's a sporting activity happening in Vancouver. Find out about
the wealth of winter sports opportunities around us and how you can get involved, meet local
athletes, amateur sports associations and more. Seating is limited; all are welcome.
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Film Screenings Free screenings of fantastic films with a winter sports theme.
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Photography Workshop Learn how to capture the intense action of athletes and sporting events with professional photographer Wendy D. and get the tips and tricks of the trade.
New and experienced photographers are welcome. Seating is limited.
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Word on the Street Festival One Book, One Vancouver is an integral part of Vancouver's largest celebration of words and reading. Join us for author events, exhibits, music and all around literary mayhem! Readings by Linda Bailey (Kids' Tent, 12 p.m.) and Jane Love Morrison (Canada Writes Tent, 2:30 p.m.), book signings at the
Library's display tables (Promenade, between 12:30-4 p.m.) and The Farm Team Puppet Show
(Raise-a-Reader Corner, 11 a.m.). For all ages.
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Olympic Reads - NEW EVENT! Join Speakers from Vancouver Public Library and the University of BC Faculty of Arts as they explore the history, traditions and interesting facts about the
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Events for Teens Only
Please also see additional event for teens in the section above.
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Game On For Teens! Are you a Wii champion or a PS2 pro? Challenge your friends, make new ones and try out the latest winter sports games! Just for teens.
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Teen Scene - Design a Bookmark Contest The Library's annual Teen Bookmark Contest is always a hit with teens aged 13 to 18 years. Show
off your creativity and artistic flair by designing a bookmark celebrating "winter reading." All participants are eligible for great prizes from Westbeach! Grand prize $250
cash! Full rules and contest details to be released in August 2009! Just for teens.
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Events for Kids & Families
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Inaugural Reading with Linda Bailey Join us for the fun and frolicking first appearance of Linda Bailey, award-winning author of The Farm Team.
Some special guests just might show up! Seating is limited; for families and kids aged 7-10.
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The Host City Reads: Winter Sports Fair Almost every hour of the day there's a sporting activity happening in Vancouver. Find out about
the wealth of winter sports opportunities around us and how you can get involved, meet local
athletes, amateur sports associations and more. Seating is limited; all are welcome.
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The Farm Team Puppet Show He shoots he scores! Packed with plenty of action and laughs, the Renaissance Puppetry Troupe returns with another fun show based on Linda Bailey's The Farm Team. Seating is limited; For kids aged 4-9 years.
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Film Screenings Free screenings of fantastic films with a winter sports theme.
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Word on the Street Festival One Book, One Vancouver is an integral part of Vancouver's largest celebration of words and reading. Join us for author events, exhibits, music and all around literary mayhem! Readings by Linda Bailey (Kids' Tent, 12 p.m.) and Jane Love Morrison (Canada Writes Tent, 2:30 p.m.), book signings at the
Library's display tables (Promenade, between 12:30-4 p.m.) and The Farm Team Puppet Show
(Raise-a-Reader Corner, 11 a.m.). For all ages.
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Reading @ the Rink: The Farm Team On Ice! Family skates featuring tons of fun activities for kids and families. The Farm Team comes to life on ice! FREE for families of all ages. If possible, please bring your own skates.
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One Book, One Vancouver Storytimes Come and enjoy stories, songs and activities celebrating sports and the Winter Games at library branches throughout the city. For all ages. More storytime details coming soon!
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