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Looking for a spooky Saturday afternoon activity? Stream Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, then join Vancouver Public Library's online discussion with horror author, Michael Slade and ghost-story writer, JJ Lee by signing up at https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/even/5f86330e32a52a2600ceca2d.

It is Library Month and we are proud to share a project close to our hearts. We've been updating the Indigenous materials catalogue subject headings (about 20,0...00 so far!) to reflect the shift away from historical, colonial views of Indigenous people to current language. We are grateful to University of British Columbia (UBC) Xwi7xwa Library, MAIN (Manitoba Archive Information Network), Greater Victoria Public Library, Hamilton Public Library and Red River College (Manitoba) whose work helped guide us. We are excited to see more libraries join us in this important work. The Indigenous Decolonization Project is part of our ongoing commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. We know there is a lot more work to do. vpl.ca/truth-reconciliation

Applications are now being accepted for Vancouver Public Library's Writer in Residence program! Learn more at www.vpl.ca/writer.

Vancouver Public Library's Contemporary Asian Stories: How Bruce Lee Became a Legend online event conducted in Mandarin takes place tomorrow! Learn more about how you can join at http://ow.ly/w1sB50BHdew.

Did the pandemic ruin your big wedding plans? Looking for a unique venue for a safe micro wedding? Your picture perfect location to start the next chapter is right here in the Central Library's rooftop garden. Book your micro wedding this fall: vpl.ca/rentals/microwedding

Ijeoma Oluo's SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT RACE is an examination of today's racial landscape & how we can dismantle the racial divide. Listen to a free copy & join the discussion online. Sign up today at http://ow.ly/mQxE50BDKNQ.

Visit the Friends of the VPL at book'mark today for 30% off of your next purchase! The sale goes until this Saturday, September 26th. See below for more details.

UPDATE: Sept. 29th Collingwood, Fraserview, Joe Fortes and Kensington reopen! Even more reopening news! Sept. 22nd Dunbar, Hastings & Firehall Branch reope...n! And other helpful updates: You can return your library materials 24/7 at all branches, except Carnegie and Oakridge. Loans are extended to 7 weeks & fines continue to be suspended. vpl.ca/reopening

Find out what Caroline Adderson and other former VPL Writers in Residence have been up to at A Gathering of Writers in Residence this Thursday, 7pm on Zoom. Register for this free event at https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/even/5f2e00f1b2dfcb3a00b755d9

A major thank you to everyone who took part in our book club fundraiser! Your generosity will help the library respond to the sky-high demand for online content. You ensure that the Vancouver Public Library can continue to inspire and uplift when it is needed now, more than ever! https://vplf.ca/third-party-book-club-fundraiser/

Last chance to join our book club fundraiser to expand Vancouver Public Library's Digital Library! Visit https://vplf.ca/third-party-book-club-fundraiser/ to learn how your group can help to reduce wait times for resources like eBooks, and receive a select book by a B.C. novelist, followed by a Zoom book club meeting with the author.

It’s not too late to join our book club fundraiser in support of Vancouver Public Library's Digital Library! By participating your book club can help to reduce wait times for eBooks and receive a select book by a B.C. novelist, followed by a Zoom book club meeting with the author. https://vplf.ca/third-party-book-club-fundraiser/

Have a book club? We have a unique opportunity for your book club to support Vancouver Public Library's Digital Library, select and receive a signed book by a B.C. author, and participate in an online book club meeting with that author! Learn more at https://vplf.ca/third-party-book-club-fundraiser/

More exciting reopening news from your Vancouver Public Library!

Attention book clubs! Vancouver Public Library needs your help. The demand for online library content remains sky-high, and a 12.7% reduction in VPL’s budget this year is making it difficult to meet that demand. Visit http://ow.ly/me2Z50AZRzz to learn how your group can help VPL expand its Digital Library.

A new novel for each member of your book club. An intimate Zoom book club meeting with a B.C. author. A chance to impact wait times and available online material for our community. Sound like something you’d be interested in? Learn more at https://vplf.ca/third-party-book-club-fundraiser/