New Westminster Public Library
716 6th Avenue V3M 2B3 New Westminster, BC, Canada

Are you a writer looking for feedback on a work in progress? Book a free SFU Writing Consult via New Westminster Public Library ! After June's session this program will go on hiatus until September, so book now! For full details, see: http://ow.ly/YLNx50EI4RW & email [email protected] to register or for questions

NWPL is pleased to host the WorkBC Centre New Westminster as they present the first of three employment workshops on May 26, 2021, 1pm. To register, call 604-527-4665 or email [email protected]. Registration is free!

Stream the film online then join us June 15 as we discuss "Indian Horse" with Orange Shirt Day advocate Phyllis Webstad. Presented in partnership with @NWMuseumArchive For more information, visit: http://nwpl.ca/filmseries To register, call 604-527-4666 or email [email protected]... #NewWest #NWPLibrary

Join us for songs, rhymes & stories for preschoolers every Tuesday on the library's YouTube channel. This week's theme is unusual pets! http://ow.ly/WpJf50EPTJ6

In this session you will learn how to access thousands of newspapers and magazines all for free with your library card! We'll look at PressReader and magazines from Overdrive! To register call 604-527-4665 or email [email protected].

Help us choose next year's book club books - and your book club can borrow them too! Fill out our survey here before June 1! http://ow.ly/WLHy50EOKwF

Be safe online with these tips! http://ow.ly/u0Cf50DDcVB #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Our Call to Artists is open. If you're a painter, illustrator or photographer apply to exhibit in our upstairs gallery. For details visit nwpl.ca/art #NewWestminster #NewWest #NWPLibrary #BCArtists #ArtsNW #Photography #newwestartists #supportlocalartists

Are you a reader of livres numériques francais? Do you wish there were more? Take the BCLC survey! Results will assist public libraries to expand access to French Language digital content. See http://ow.ly/ahPt50DuK40 #livresnumériques #nwpl

Thanks to everyone who participated in our #BlindDateWithABook cover challenge this week! You can find a complete list of our themed book recommendations here: http://ow.ly/h8g450DyjMk #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Roses are red Violets are blue Can you guess the book From this little clue?... We're sure you'll fall in love with this modern romance. Comment with your guess and check out our last #BlindDateWithABook list to find out if you're right! http://ow.ly/Ygf650DsFA4 #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Have you joined the One eRead Canada book club? Are you currently reading or finished reading Vi by Kim Thuy? https://www.nwpl.ca/events-calendar/oneeread/ Let us know what you think! #1ereadunlivrelcanada #nwplibrary #nwpl

Start the year off on a high note by checking out one of these 2020 staff favourites! Are there any great titles that we may have missed? Let us know your favourites by commenting below! http://ow.ly/t5RK50CSJ9C #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Come see our January artist! @laura_fedarava has some vibrant and energetic paintings that will be displayed for one month @NWPLibrary 2nd floor gallery space. They're beautiful!

As we say goodbye to a very challenging 2020, we wish you much health, peace and happiness in 2021. We'll be closed January 1, and look forward to welcoming you back January 2, 2021! #2021 #NewWestminster #NewWest #NWPLibrary #FirstNight

Join readers from across Canada as they participate in the 2021 One eRead Canada. Libraries are providing unlimited digital copies of Vi by Kim Thuy. For more information go to nwpl.ca/oneread

There's still time to join our #NewWestCityReads book club @NWPLibrary! January's book is Circling the Sun by Paula McLain, meeting is Jan 21 at 6:30 on Zoom. Drop by the library to pick up a copy of the book and email [email protected] to join in!

It's the last few days to check out Steve Vanden-Eykel's great photos of BC in our upstairs exhibit space. Drop in to the library before the end of the month to check it out!

Looking for a good book to round out the year with? Let our staff recommend some of our favourite reads from our digital collection. Are there any great titles that we may have missed? Let us know your favourites by commenting below! https://newwestminster.bibliocommons.com//1794736689_2020_ #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Can't get enough of the new Bridgerton Netflix series? We've got you covered with these Julia Quinn books that inspired the show! http://ow.ly/9gyR50D12Ag #NWPLibrary #NewWest #Bridgerton

Join us for our final workshop in the Financial Literacy Series: Investing in Your Future, Tuesday Nov 24th 5-6:30pm. To register call 604-527-4665 or email [email protected]! https://www.nwpl.ca/nwpl_event/investing/

Looking for downloadable copies of Vi by Kim Thuy? Log into the Overdrive page directly for unlimited access to the ebook or eaudiobook throughout January 2021! Go to: http://ow.ly/yskV50D3Om9 #NewWestminster #NWPLibrary #1eReadLivrelCanada

Come on in over the next few days and see @tonydurke 's exhibit on the @NWPLibrary Main Branch second floor. It's a warm and welcoming exhibit of carved and oiled recycled wood, with gorgeous colours and graphic lines.

Join New Westminster Museum & Archives & author Gordon Whitney Sat Nov 7 10-11am for the virtual program 'Remembering New Westminster During WWII'. Free, held via Zoom. Register at https://bit.ly/35QA97h - for more info contact [email protected] or 604-527-4640 Gordon Whitney spent his teen years attending Duke of Connaught school in New Westminster during World War II. He remembers how his friendship with Kazumi Shintani, a Japanese-Canadian boy, was interrupted by the internment of the Japanese-Canadians and unexpectedly rekindled many years later. Gordon is now a retired teacher living in South Burnaby who recently published memoirs of his childhood in Lillooet during the Great Depression. Photo: http://ow.ly/tvCz50C4kqT #NewWest #LocalHistory

Effective December 1st the Main Branch will operate with new, Winter Hours. This will not affect the Queensborough Branch. More information available here: https://www.nwpl.ca/reopening/ #NewWest #NewWestminster #NWPLibrary #MaskupNW

There is still room in our final workshop in the Financial Literacy Series: Investing in Your Future, Tuesday Nov 24th 5-6:30pm. To register call 604-527-4665 or email [email protected]! https://www.nwpl.ca/nwpl_event/investing/

On Nov 19, 1958 - 62 years ago tomorrow, Canadian Governor-General Vincent Massey cut the ribbon at the grand opening of New Westminster Public Library's location at 716 6th Ave, which is known today as our Main Branch. The library had recently moved from its previous location at the Carnegie Library building on Carnarvon Street. Photo info: http://ow.ly/H48b50Cjffe Learn more about the history of #NWPLibrary here: http://ow.ly/Epf750CjfFC #NewWest #LocalHistory #NWPLibrary

Apart from visual art, @NWPLibrary 's January artist, @laura_fedarava, practices two different kinds of ART. Do you know what they are? Come and see her exhibit even if you don't know the answer!

Join us by Zoom on November 19 at 6:30 to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This brilliant book of essays about the intersection of Indigenous plant knowledge and Western science will change your view of the natural world! To register email [email protected]

The City of New Westminster would like to know your priorities as they work to prepare the 2021 City budget. Take the survey and let them know: www.newwestcity.ca/budget2021 #newwest #newwestminster #NWPLibrary

Kids aged 9-12 are invited to join the December 15th online Young Readers Book Club. We will be reading When We Play Our Drums, They Sing by Richard Van Camp and Lucy & Lola by Monique Gray Smith. Those interested should email [email protected] and provide their full name and age. Registration priority and free copies of the book will be given to kids who are new to the program #NWPLibrary #NewWest

It's Financial Literacy month and NWPL in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver is putting on 3 workshops to help you manage your finances during these difficult times! Call 604-527-4665 to register or see https://www.nwpl.ca/nwpl_event/credit/

Since the creation of Hyack Company No. 1 in 1891, the New Westminster Firefighters have been protecting the city from fire events & other emergencies. Read about the history of the #NewWest Fire Department at the city’s website: http://ow.ly/Vxle50BIFdg - Photo credit here: http://ow.ly/Retl50BIFHQ #LocalHistory #NewWestFF

There's still room in this morning's eBooks Q&A where we'll discuss all aspects of using ebooks as well as demonstration how to use LIBBY by Overdrive! Join us by calling 604-527-4665 to register!

We are so excited to have partnered with New Westminster Public Library on the 2020 Author Fest! 10 artists speaking with NWPL Librarians on Oct 20-22. Visit the NWPL website to learn more nwpl.ca/authorfest #newwest #authorfest #artsnw

Want to share some joy this holiday season? We are inviting our young and young-at-heart patrons to create non-religious cards, pictures, and letters to be delivered to isolated or disadvantaged seniors in our community this December. Visit nwpl.ca/kids to find out more!

Spooky reads for kids at the library http://ow.ly/cZ0A50BKknJ #NWPLibrary #NewWest #spooky #booklove

November (aka "Movember") is men's health awareness month. Movember strives to reduce the number of preventable deaths by increasing early diagnosis and treatment of illnesses affecting men's health. The Movember movement has been working since 2003 to educate people on topics like prostate and testicular cancer as well as suicide and depression. http://ow.ly/wbil50C30Um #NWPLibrary #NewWest #Movember

Do you need to settle a will and estate? Join the People's Law School - BC on Tues Nov 17 at noon for the free online webinar "Settling an Estate in British Columbia: Town Hall Edition". Registration required, see the link for more info: http://ow.ly/oaCv50CkIm6

Our online Authors Festival begins with 3 of BC's favorite mystery writers. Tune in October 20, 6pm on our YouTube channel to hear from AJ Devlin, Sam Wiebe and Iona Whishaw. www.nwpl.ca/events #NewWestminster #NewWest #BCWriters #NWPLibrary #ACNW

AuthorFest 2020 is one week away! Join us October 20, 21, and 22 at 6pm as NWPL librarians interview some of BC's finest authors. For details, visit www.nwpl.ca/authorfest #NewWestminster @NewWest #NWPLibrary #BCWriters #AuthorFest

These days, it can be difficult to get out for local sightseeing and day trips. #ArmchairTravel with #NWPLibrary and these titles about local destinations and tourist spots: http://ow.ly/w82L50CkH4J #NWPLibrary

Do you miss Storytime at the library? We’re posting videos on YouTube every Tuesday with stories, rhymes, and songs to follow along with. Subscribe and you won’t miss a single one! http://ow.ly/wkyh50BIJwd

There is still space left in November's #NewWest Cooks Online. We're talking Comfort Food! Come swap recipes & cookbook titles on Wed Nov 4 at 1030am, via Zoom. Registration required: email [email protected] - Full info here: ow.ly/OWr850BTRbc #NewWestCooks #NWPLibrary

Can't wait to tune into our online Author Fest? Why not get a head start by checking out all of the excellent books we'll be discussing! http://ow.ly/gs3550BONYl #AuthorFestival #BCWriters #Writers #NewWestminster #NewWest #NWPLibrary #artsNW

Did you know that October is Canadian Library Month? Be sure to visit us this month, online or in person, and check out your favourite "library" books! http://ow.ly/gK1a50BIke8 #NWPLibrary #NewWest

New month, new art! Coming up for November at @NWPLibrary is @tonydurke who creates colourful, geometric wood panels out of recycled and upcycled wood. His love affair with this malleable but permanent substance is clear!

#ArmchairTravel via rail & New Westminster Public Library with these books and DVDs related to railway travel: http://ow.ly/pVMl50BOS4V #NewWest #NWPLreads

Take 10 authors, 8 books, and 3 librarians. What do you get? An online Author Festival featuring some of BC's best writers, 6pm October 20, 21, and 22nd on our YouTube Channel! Get details at www.nwpl.ca/events #NewWest #NewWesminster #NWPLibrary #Writers #BCWriters

#ArmchairTravel to the past with New Westminster Public Library and these books that highlight historic locations and heritage sites in Canada and around the world: http://ow.ly/KFEI50C7Bjv #NewWest #NWPLreads

Join us for our next New West City Reads on October 22! There's still time to read the book, Aria by Nazanine Hozar. There are a couple of copies left at the main branch! Register for the Zoom link at [email protected] http://ow.ly/zZqu50BORnI

It's #FunFriday and the day before Halloween! Why not pick up some yummy snacks and make it a Family Movie Night with some spooky family movies from the library! #NWPLibrary #NewWest #Halloween

It's #FunFriday and the start of a special weekend! Kids can learn about Thanksgiving, watch fun videos & play games online at http://ow.ly/4VeX50BK9j3 #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Spread the word! Get to know 10 of BC's finest authors as we present AuthorFest 2020. Three of our NW librarians interview writers from across the province 6pm October 20, 21, and 22 via our Youtube channel. For details go to www.nwpl.ca/events No registration, free online! Our sincere thanks to the #artscouncilnw for their support and partnership in bringing you this event.... #AuthorFestival #BCWriters #Writers #NewWestminster #NewWest #NWPLibrary #artsNW

Whether you're interested in the how-to of Travel Photography, or you're looking to view the work of other photographers, New Westminster Public Library has some titles you'll enjoy. #ArmchairTravel #NWPLreads

This #Halloween photo from the #NewWest Archives, circa 1920s, shows a group of unidentified women celebrating the holiday in some elaborate costumes. Do you know who any of them are? If so, please let us know! Photo info: http://ow.ly/byRc50BVmVI #HistoryMystery #LocalHistory #HappyHalloween

Trams, Trolleys & Streetcars, Oh My! Two companies that used to run streetcars in #NewWest and the Lower Mainland are the British Columbia Electric Railway & the Westminster and Vancouver Tramway Company. Photo credits: http://ow.ly/MQyo50BCaxv #LocalHistory

It's four weeks until Halloween!Start getting ready by dressing up as one of your favourite book, movie, or comic book characters for #FunFriday! #Cosplay #NWPlibrary #NewWest

There is still time to borrow a scary movie or TV show for #Halloween ! Check out New Westminster Public Library for a selection of thrills, chills, and monsters on DVD : ow.ly/IjsA50BTAP0 #NewWest

Heads up! We're participating in the #StreetsForPeople Shop Local Challenge. First 10 people to show up with registrations at the library between Friday, Oct. 9 or Saturday, October 10, get some free library swag. We've got a nifty book display for you and encourage you to check out other local businesses who would love for you to stop by. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/streets-for-people-shop-local-c Learn more at bikehub.ca/streetsforpeople... #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #NewWestminster #NewWest #NWPLibrary

Join Heather & Nikola in their STEAM lab as they brew up some special Halloween Slime! http://ow.ly/GY2N50C5Awh #NWPLibrary #NewWest

It's the last few days to pop in and see @kathyharmsphotography show at the @NWPLibrary main branch. Her photographs are a wonderful layered view of our city during pandemic lockdown, and the last panel might make your eyes leak a little.

Learn how to extract all of the colours within fall leaves using chromatography in today's Full STEAM Ahead program! http://ow.ly/kYfM50BMEW2 #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Join us Tuesday October 6th at 11:00 am over Zoom for a discussion about all things eBook/eAudiobook. We'll look at how ebooks work, talk about devices and demo Overdrive's Libby app. To register, call 604-527-4665.

Lining up some more great books for Storytime! We may not be able to read together in person, but you can tune into our YouTube channel every Tuesday for stories, rhymes, and songs. :)

At 6pm, Thurs., Oct. 22 we hear from three amazing story-tellers including Joseph A. Dandurand, Maria Reva, and Jessica McDiarmid, part of our 3-night, online AuthorFest. www.nwpl.ca/events #NewWestminster #NewWest #NWPLibrary #BCWriters #Storytellers

#NewWest is on the the Lower Fraser River Basin and is in the traditional territory of the #Qayqayt First Nation & Coast Salish First Nations. For a history of the river basin from the Fraser Basin Council, read "Bridge Between Nations: A History of First Nations in the Fraser River Basin", available for free download at: http://ow.ly/702q50BEE45 #NewWest #LocalHistory

Join New Westminster Museum & Archives and guest curators Paneet Singh & Naveen Girn on Sun Nov 1st, 2-3pm for a virtual tour of the exhibition "An Ocean of Peace: 100 Years of Sikhs in New Westminster". Free, held via Zoom, registration required: https://bit.ly/3kzBXFX - for more info contact [email protected] or 604-527-4640 Hear stories from New Westminster's Sikh community from the perspective of community elders, learn about New Westminster's connections to monumental events in the Sikh and South Asian diaspora, and gain insight into the role the Gurdwara's role in, and relationship to, the city. #NewWest #LocalHistory Photo info: http://ow.ly/7HaH50C4h1h

What does it mean when a travel photographer is stuck at home in lockdown? Come see our October art exhibit at the New Westminster Public Library and find out! Featuring the fabulous @kathyharmphotography #NewWestminster photographer extraordinaire #NewWest

Today is #OrangeShirtDay, where we come together in the spirit of reconciliation and honour those affected by the residential school system. For more information, please consider our selection of resources and show your support: http://ow.ly/U1a350BBqMR #NWPLibrary #NewWest

Oct 4-10 is Make a Will Week in BC! Do you need to write or update your will? Join the People's Law School - BC on Thurs Oct 8 at noon for the free online webinar "Making a Will in British Columbia". Registration required, see the link for more info: http://ow.ly/d5rf50BEV7y