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September through December 2018

Library programs & events

for kids, teens and adults

Kids Baby Time For babies 0-15 months and parent or caregiver. Learn songs, rhymes and fingerplays to use with your baby every day. Drop-in. September 10 to December 1 Mondays, 10:30–11:00 am Oak Bay Branch Tuesdays, 10:30–11:00 am Juan de Fuca Branch Tuesdays, 11:30 am–12:00 pm Nellie McClung Branch Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 am Central Branch Wednesdays, 1:30–2:00 pm (October 10 to November 28 only)

Juan de Fuca Branch Thursdays, 11:30 am–12:00 pm Saanich Centennial Branch Fridays, 11:30 am–12:00 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch Esquimalt Branch

Family Storytime For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. Drop-in. September 10 to December 1 Mondays, 10:30–11:00 am Langford Heritage Branch Tuesdays, 9:30–10:00 am (October 2 to 23 only) Emily Carr Branch Tuesdays, 10:30–11:00 am Oak Bay Branch Saanich Centennial Branch Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 am Central Saanich Branch Esquimalt Branch Goudy Branch (October 3 to 31 only) Nellie McClung Branch Thursdays, 10:30–11:00 am Bruce Hutchison Branch Central Branch Juan de Fuca Branch

Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Fridays, 10:30–11:00 am Central Branch Esquimalt Branch (September 14 to October 5 only) Juan de Fuca Branch Oak Bay Branch Saturdays, 10:30–11:00 am Nellie McClung Branch Saturdays, 11:15–11:45 am Saanich Centennial Branch

Giggles and Wiggles For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Little listeners with extra energy will enjoy action-filled stories, songs and rhymes followed by free play and stations. Drop-in. September 11 to November 27 Tuesdays, 10:30–11:00 am Central Branch – Children’s Program Area September 26, October 31 and November 28 Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 am Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room October 18 to November 8 Thursdays, October 18, 10:30–11:00 am Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Traditional Indigenous Storytime for Families For children and their families. Join Surrounded by Cedar Children and Family Services for a monthly storytelling group for families featuring traditional storytellers, art and songs. To register, please contact counselling@sccfs.com. September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, 10:00–11:30 am Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Youth Drawing with City of Victoria Artist in Residence Luke Ramsey For ages 9-13. Work on your own drawings, collaborate with Luke or just hang out and read comics and art books. Luke will make digital scans of collaborations to share online and create an installation for the branch. Paper and pens provided; if you have preferred pens please bring them. Drop-in. Saturdays, September 15 to October 27 10:30 am–12:00 pm sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Family Book Club For ages 9-12 and accompanying adult. Read a children’s chapter book together as a family, and then come to the library at the end of the month for some light conversation and a book-based activity. Registered.

One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate September 15, 2:00–3:00 pm Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room Wonder by R.J. Palacio October 20, 2:00–3:00 pm Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis November 17, 2:00–3:00 pm Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room

Discovery Lab For ages 3-5. Imagine, create and build using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) learning. Listen to stories and apply your knowledge during hands-on activities. Registered. September 17, October 15, November 19, 10:30–11:30 am Central Branch – Community Room September 22, 2:30–3:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room September 25, October 23, November 27, 10:30–11:30 am Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room November 14, 10:30–11:30 am Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room November 17, 10:30–11:30 am Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Science Storytime for Preschoolers For ages 3-5. Listen to stories and participate in fun activities that teach the scientific concepts behind the stories. Registered. September 19, 10:30–11:15 am Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room September 20, 10:30–11:15 am Esquimalt Branch – Meeting room September 21, 10:30–11:15 am Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Science Literacy Week: Medical Science For ages 7-9. Join the Science Venture team for a hands-on STEM workshop to explore various fields of medical science through activities such as suturing a wounded banana, designing a 3D-simulated prosthetic using TinkerCAD, exploring the chambers of the heart with a robotic ball or tracking a simulated disease. Registered. September 22, 10:30–11:30 am Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room September 22, 2:00–3:00 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Esquimalt Story Festival Everyone welcome. Stories, songs, drama, a StoryWalk® and more! The Esquimalt Story Festival promotes storytelling as a way to inspire children to use their imaginations, dream big and express themselves. Be part of the action as stories come to life. Presented in partnership with Esquimalt Parks and Recreation. Drop-in. September 22, 10:30 am–1:00 pm Memorial Park, 1230 Esquimalt Rd

Story Club For ages 6-9. Join Story Club and engage with other kids over books, games and crafts. In this series, kids will listen to stories, share their thoughts and experiences, and enjoy group activities. Rice crackers and fruit will be provided for a snack. Registered. September 27, October 25, November 29, 3:30–4:30 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room October 12, November 9, December 14, 3:30–4:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Little Lego at the Library For ages 4-6; parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Listen to stories and have fun with the library’s Lego. Registered. September 28, October 26, November 30, 3:30–4:30 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Pop-Up Library Look for GVPL at community events around town. We’ll have books, buttons and friendly staff spreading love for learning. For the full calendar of our appearances, visit gvpl.ca.

Mandarin Seeds For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a fun and interactive storytime and craft in Mandarin. Registered. 2:30–3:30 pm September 29, October 27, November 24 Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Sensory Storytime For ages 3-5; maximum of 2 children per accompanying adult. This program features sensory-rich stories, movement and songs appropriate for preschoolers who would benefit from a sensory component to storytime and who thrive on routine. Parent and caregiver participation is required. Registered.

Green Grass Grows

October 3, 10:30–11:30 am Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Pete the Cat

October 20, 2:30–3:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Musical Storytime For ages 3-5. Take part in music making and storytelling in this action-packed session led by Nicole Payie, early childhood music educator at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Registered. October 4, 1:30–2:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room November 8, 1:30–2:30 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Author Sheryl McFarlane: Island in the Salish Sea For grades 3-5. Sheryl McFarlane invites students to join her on a writing process tour of her newest book, Island in the Salish Sea. Students will be encouraged to embark on their own writing adventures. Presented with financial assistance from the Canada Council for the Arts through the Writers’ Union of Canada Registered. October 11, 10:00–11:00 am Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room

Autumn Leaves For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a fall-themed storytime and make a special craft inspired by the season. Registered. October 12, 10:30–11:30 am Goudy Branch

Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Baby Signs with Layla For parents, educators and children aged 0-24 months. Learn the basics of using non-verbal signs with babies and toddlers. Benefits may include improved communication, fewer tantrums and cognitive and language development. Registered. October 16, 10:30–11:30 am Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Symphony Storytime For ages 3-5. Listen to stories told through music with two Victoria Symphony musicians and their puppet friend, Kathy Cadence. Sing along and try some child-sized instruments. Registered. October 16, 10:30–11:30 am Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room November 19, 10:30–11:30 am Saanich Centennial Branch – Children’s Area

Pro-D Day: French Storytime For ages 5-8 and parents or caregivers. Enjoy a French-language storytime with Canadian Parents for French and learn about GVPL’s French resources to support emergent readers. Perfect for French immersion families. Coffee and cookies provided. Registered. October 19, 10:30–11:15 am Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Pro-D Day: Music and Coding For ages 7-9. Join the Science Venture team for an exciting coding venture that will allow you to design and program a musical instrument using an electronic invention tool called Makey Makey and everyday objects such as tinfoil and bananas. Registered. October 19, 10:30–11:30 am Saanich Centennial Branch – Children’s Area November 23, 10:30–11:30 am Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Pro-D Day: Codemakers For ages 10-12. Join the Science Venture team for a Codemakers workshop in which you’ll learn how to create a digital rock-paperscissors game using a micro:bit – a mini computer that fits in the palm of your hand. Registered. October 19, 1:30–3:00 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room November 23, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Pro-D Day: Autumn Season Art For ages 6-9. Join art teacher Sandi Henrich for a hands-on art workshop using fun drawing and painting techniques to create your own unique artwork inspired by the vibrant colours of nature and the world of your imagination. Registered. October 19, 2:00–3:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Pro-D Day: Giant Word Winder Game For ages 8-12. Join us for a game of Giant Word Winder, an educational game played on the floor, where you’ll exercise critical thinking, decision making, literacy and math skills. Presented by the Synapse Gang from the Cridge Brain Injury Program. Registered. October 19, 2:30–3:15 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

littleBits for Beginners For ages 10-12. Innovate and explore the basics of coding and electronics with littleBits: Code Kits. Registered. Pro-D Day: October 19, 2:30–4:00 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room November 17, 2:30–4:00 pm Saanich Centennial Branch – Children’s Area Pro-D Day: November 23, 2:30–4:00 pm Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room

Haunted House Escape Room For ages 10-12. It is Halloween night. You are locked in the library with ghosts. Solve spooky clues, puzzles and maps to escape to trick or treating. Registered. October 19, 3:30–4:00 pm October 19, 4:30–5:00 pm October 19, 5:30–6:00 pm Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room October 27, 1:00–1:30 pm October 27, 2:00–2:30 pm October 27, 3:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Gruffalo Storytime For ages 3-5. A Gruffalo? What’s a Gruffalo? Come to the library for a storytime and craft to find out what a Gruffalo is. Registered. October 20, 10:30–11:30 am Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Spanish-English Storytime For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Enjoy a bilingual storytime and craft, and learn simple songs and phrases in Spanish. Registered. October 27, 10:30–11:30 am Central Branch – Children’s Program Area

Monster Mash For children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Get ready to jump, glide and let your backbone slide at this Halloween-themed dance party. Costumes enthusiastically welcomed. Registered. October 31, 10:30–11:30 am Langford Heritage Branch

Batwings and Broomsticks For ages 3-5. Get goosebumps at this Halloween storytime filled with not-so-scary stories, songs and an easy craft. Registered. October 31, 10:30–11:30 am Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Monster Mash Family Dance Party For ages 3-5 and their families. Get ready to jump, glide and let your backbone slide at a Halloween-themed dance party. Costumes enthusiastically welcomed. Registered. October 31, 11:00–11:45 am Central Branch – Community Room

Grossology For ages 6-9. Get gross! Learn about things that are slippery, green and smelly and take home something gross. Registered. November 2, 3:30–4:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Paint and Tell Storytime For ages 3-5. Ali loves storytelling, and Robbie loves to paint. Join them for a magical storytime and craft. Registered. November 3, 10:30–11:30 am Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Author Sean Rodman: Night Terrors For grades 7-8. “Where do you get the ideas for your books?” Learn how writers collect ideas and inspiration for their novels; find out how author Sean Rodman created his thriller, Night Terrors; and learn tools and tricks that will help you find an idea for your own story. Registered. November 8, 1:30–2:30 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Pyjama Storytime For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Put on your PJs, and cuddle up for bedtime stories at the library. Bring your favourite stuffie. Registered. November 8, 6:30–7:00 pm Langford Heritage Branch

Pro-D Day: Lumberjanes – Library to the Max For ages 10-12. Calling all Lumber Jumbies. Get ready to solve a puzzle or two with us before celebrating with a camp snack and making your own scout badge, all while listening to some awesome mixtapes made by our favourite Janes. Registered. November 23, 1:00–2:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Pro-D Day: Science of Magic For ages 6-10. Learn how magicians use the audience’s assumptions about how the world works to entertain and deceive; find out how to make objects disappear and reappear; and get a handle on Houdini’s art of escape. Presented by Mad Science. Registered. November 23, 2:00–3:00 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Pro-D Day: Fantastic Structures For ages 7-10. Join artist April Caverhill to construct a fantastic 3D structure using construction paper, tape, glue and tons of imagination. Registered. November 23, 2:00–3:00 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Lego at the Library For ages 7-10. Listen to stories and have fun with the library’s Lego. Registered. November 23, 2:30–3:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

10 Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Sankt Nikolaus Traditions Storytime For children and their families. Start the festive season with a Sankt Nikolaus Day celebration filled with traditional stories, songs and crafts. Learn simple songs and phrases in German. Registered. December 1, 2:30–3:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Christmas Storytime For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Ho, Ho, Ho! Enjoy a festive storytime, a craft and a tasty holiday treat in anticipation of Christmas Day. Registered. December 3, 10:30–11:30 am Langford Heritage Branch December 5, 10:30–11:30 am Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room Central Saanich Branch December 6, 10:30–11:30 am Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Wonderful Wintry Weather For ages 3-5. Celebrate wintry weather with tales of snow and forest friends. Enjoy songs, rhymes and a paper craft. Registered. December 4, 10:30–11:30 am Central Branch – Children’s Program Area December 7, 10:30–11:30 am Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room December 11, 10:30–11:30 am Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room December 13, 10:30–11:30 am Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room

Cookies and Crafts Open House To celebrate the holidays, and to thank you for supporting your library, each branch will have free festive refreshments for all and crafts for kids. Come in for a treat and a chat! Drop-in. December 8, 2:00-4:00 pm All Branches

Teens DigiLab Advisory Group For ages 13-18. Recommend new equipment for the DigiLab and start planning a program, all while logging volunteer hours and developing leadership skills. The DigiLab Advisory Group meets once a month from September to June. Registered. 4:00–5:30 pm September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7 Esquimalt Branch – Meeting Room

Science Literacy Week: DigiLab Tech Time For ages 13-18. Create and innovate with DigiLab’s tech toolkit, including Sphero robots, Alienware laptops and Makey Makey kits. Registered. September 21, 4:00–5:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

DigiLab Volunteer Training Session For ages 13-18. Develop leadership skills, earn volunteer hours, and use your creativity and tech skills to inspire your peers. In this session, you’ll learn how to develop and lead a DigiLab program using our tech tools and craft kits. To lead a DigiLab program, you must attend a training session and complete a Teen Volunteer Referral Form. Registered. September 28, 4:00–5:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Pro-D Day: DigiLab Digital Art For ages 13-18. Bring your tablet and explore free art creation apps. Participants can also make virtual art with DigiLab’s Tilt Brush, which lets you paint a 3D space using virtual reality. Registered. October 19, 4:00–5:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Friday Night Adventurers’ Club For ages 13-18. Enter the fantastical world of magic and role-playing in this interactive program based on the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons. Step into the boots of mighty heroes (and sneaky antiheroes), and create your own stories. No previous experience required. You will learn skills for acting, writing and storytelling along the way. Registered. Fridays, October 19 to November 23, 6:00–8:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

12 Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

DigiLab VR Poetry Lounge For ages 13-18. Get creative with the 2018 City of Victoria Youth Poet Laureate, Agartu Ali, and DigiLab teen volunteers for an inspiring session combining poetry with virtual reality using our HTC Vive VR headset. Registered. October 26, 4:00–5:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

DigiLab: Tech Time For ages 13-18. Create and innovate with DigiLab’s tech toolkit, including Alienware laptops and Spheros. Registered. November 16, 4:00–5:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Pro-D Day: DigiLab Gamers Unite! For ages 13-18. Gather ‘round an old-fashioned board game, or play computer games among friends. Registered. November 23, 4:00–5:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Tiny Stories Writing Contest For ages 13 and up. Can you pack vivid descriptions, original characters and surprising plot twists into a narrative of only 420 characters? We want your tiny stories! Contest runs from September 17 until midnight October 29. Submit your entry at gvpl.ca/contests. September 17 to October 29

Tiny Stories Contest Reception Everyone welcome. Join us to celebrate writers who participated in the Tiny Stories Contest. Winners will read aloud from their works, receive their prizes and be celebrated. Registered. December 4, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Adults One-on-One: Getting Started with Computers and E-Readers Sign up for a 30-minute session and get help with computer or device basics, setting up an email account, using the Internet and exploring GVPL’s digital collections. Weekly sessions are offered at most branches; dates and times vary. We also offer sessions in Mandarin at the Central Branch. Register at gvpl.ca/one-on-one.

Scrabble at the Library How do you spell fun? S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E! Enjoy three competitive games of Scrabble with players from the Victoria Scrabble Club Tuesday evenings in the second floor meeting room. Drop-in. Tuesdays, September 4 to December 18, 5:45–8:45 pm Central Branch – Second Floor Meeting Room

Canadian Council of the Blind, Get Together with Technology This program helps those who are visually impaired learn to use low-vision and blindness-related technology, like Zoomtext and JAWS, as well as online sites like Facebook and Twitter. Join us for the first Wednesday afternoon of each month. Drop-in. September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 1:00–3:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Queer Abilities Drop-In A group for anyone in the LGBTQ2+ community living with a disability. Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island. Drop-in. September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 5:00–6:30 pm Central Branch – Second Floor Meeting Room

Victoria Chess Club at the Library Enjoy competitive games of chess with players from the Victoria Chess Club every Wednesday. Drop-in. Wednesdays, September 5 to December 19, 6:00–8:45 pm Central Branch

14 Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Victoria Writers’ Society Meeting Join the Victoria Writers’ Society for their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. Drop-in. September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5, 7:00–8:45 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Deans’ Lecture Series Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies. uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. Fridays, September 7 to December 7, 12:30–1:45 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Repair Café Have an alarm clock that won’t buzz or pants that need mending? Don’t toss it! Bring it to the Repair Café where you can get help fixing household items. Everyone welcome. Drop-in. September 8, October 27, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Indigenous Stories Book Club with Carmen Rodriguez de France Join Carmen Rodriquez de France, assistant professor of Indigenous education at the University of Victoria, for a book club focused on the works of Canadian Indigenous peoples. Explore their history, culture and ways of being, as expressed through their writings. Reading will be emailed in advance of the program. This is a monthly program from March to December. Registered. September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, 1:30–2:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

South Island Gender Variant Drop-In A drop-in group for trans, gender queer, two-spirit and gender variant individuals on the South Island. A safe place to come together, share and support each other. Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island. Meetings are held twice a month at the Central Branch, alternating between the Community Room and the second floor meeting room. Drop-in. September 12, September 27, October 10, October 25, November 14, November 29, December 12, 6:00–8:00 pm Central Branch

Amnesty International Book Club Join us for the new monthly Amnesty International Victoria book club to discuss great books that examine topical human rights and social justice issues. On September 12, we’ll be talking about Escape from Camp 14 by Blaine Harden. Registered. September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Conversations for a One Planet Region Join a group of community members for a presentation and discussion that explores the environmental, social and economic issues related to the concept of a One Planet Region, an initiative to make sustainable living a reality. Drop-in. September 13, October 11, November 15, December 6, 5:00–7:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

2018 Chess Active Tournament Do you consider yourself a good chess player or perhaps you just enjoy the game? Measure yourself against other local players in this completely free, five-round, active, Swiss chess tournament. To register, email VCCactives@mail.com. September 15, 9:30 am–5:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Friends of the Library

Book Sales September 15 & 16 Nellie McClung Branch Saturday 5:00-8:00 pm | Earlybird $3 admission fee Sunday 9:00 am-1:00 pm | Free admission 1:15 pm-3:15 pm | $10 admission, books free

November 24 & 25 Pearkes Recreation Centre Saturday 1:00-5:00 pm | Earlybird $5 admission fee Sunday 9:00 am-1:00 pm | Free admission 1:15-3:15 pm | $10 admission, books free Proceeds support GVPL programs and services. www.gvplfriends.ca

16 Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Author Peggy Herring: Anna, Like Thunder In 1808, the Russian brig St. Nikolai ran aground off the Olympic Peninsula with 22 crew members on board. Anna, Like Thunder is based on this astounding historical event and the lives of the people affected. Registered. September 15, 2:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Streaming Music and Video Learn how to access streaming media through the library’s resources including Hoopla, Naxos Music Library and IndieFlix. Registered. September 20, 2:30–3:30 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Seed Library: Harvesting Ripe Seed Join the Victoria Seed Library for a short review of how and when to save seeds then delve deep into hands-on learning with a variety of crops common to our seed collection. Presented in partnership with LifeCycles. Registered. September 20, 6:30–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Seed Library Member Orientation Learn how to borrow seeds from the Victoria Seed Library and how to dry seeds for return at the end of the season. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other seed savers and share resources, tips and techniques for backyard growing. This orientation is required to participate in Seed Swaps. Registered. September 22, October 20, 10:00–11:30 am Central Branch – Community Room

Possibilities: Swimming the Juan de Fuca Strait with MS Join swimmer Susan Simmons as she shares the inspirational and motivational story of how she faced adversity and overcame the challenges of swimming across the Juan de Fuca Strait with multiple sclerosis. Registered. September 22, 2:00–4:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a peer-led patient education program offered over six weeks by the University of Victoria Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health and Self-Management BC. The program uses group facilitation to provide information and teach practical skills on managing chronic pain issues. Register by email at selfmgmt@uvic.ca or call 1-866-902-3767. September 24, October 1, October 15, October 22, October 29, November 5, 1:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Monday Book Club – Central Branch Join us for a monthly book discussion group featuring titles chosen from different genres and available in multiple formats: ebook, e-audiobook, books on CD, and print. Read or listen to a pre-selected book at home, discuss it at the monthly meeting, and hear about other titles to enjoy. Registered. September 24, October 29, November 26, 2:00–3:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Booksmack Get Booksmacked! Come out for an evening of great book, music, audiobook and film recommendations with GVPL’s finest. Bring your library card to sign out material on the spot. Drop-in. September 24, 7:30–9:00 pm Belfry Theatre November 21, 7:00–8:30 pm Bateman Centre

An Evening with the Victoria Butler Book Prize Shortlisted Authors Join us for an evening with five local authors shortlisted for the 2018 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Festival of Authors. Drop-in. September 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Victoria Festival of Authors Enjoy a selection of readings by authors featured at this year’s Victoria Festival of Authors. Drop-in. September 26 to September 28, 12:00–1:00 pm Central Branch – Courtyard

18 Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

There and Back Again: Oak Bay Soldiers in the Great War Soldiers from Oak Bay went overseas and served through the hardships of the First World War, 1914 to 1918. John Azar, historian and chair of the Pacific Coast Branch of the Western Front Association, will profile soldiers from Oak Bay, the final months of the war, and the return to civilian life. Presented in partnership with Oak Bay Archives. Registered. September 26, 2:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

City of Victoria’s Witness Reconciliation Program Victoria Councillor Marianne Alto will speak about the City of Victoria’s Witness Reconciliation Program, in which the City is making the culture, history and modern reality of local Indigenous peoples from the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations become present and apparent throughout Victoria. Registered. September 26, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Westshore Writers’ Group Writers of all levels and genres are welcome to meet and discuss the craft of writing. Drop-in. September 26, October 31, November 28, 7:00–8:30 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Victorian Book Club Enjoy reading and discussing classic Victorian novels by authors such as the Brontës, Charles Dickens and others, with archivist Caroline Duncan. Readings to be selected as a group at the first meeting. This is a monthly program from September to May. Registered. September 27, October 25, November 29, 6:30–7:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Discover Canada: ESL Conversation Club Practice your English skills in a fun and casual setting. Learn about Canada and make new friends at this weekly session suitable for intermediate levels and up. Presented in partnership with the Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria. Registered. Thursdays, September 27 to November 15, 7:00–8:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Culture Days Artist Demonstration: April Caverhill April Caverhill, a mixed media print artist, will demonstrate simple printmaking techniques on recycled paper ephemera. Watch her create, then make your own print to take home. Drop-in. September 29, 2:00–3:30 pm Central Branch – Rotunda

An Introduction to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action Join Rebecca Johnson, a professor from the University of Victoria’s Speakers Bureau, for an accessible introduction to the legal history of residential schools, legal activism leading to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the resulting 94 calls to action. Registered. October 2, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Ten Healthy Financial Habits Learn some tips and tricks to become a better money manager and get your financial house in order. Presented by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Registered. October 3, 7:00–8:30 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Victoria Seed Library: Seed Swap Sign out the varieties that interest you, and then return seeds from your healthiest or tastiest crops to share with others. Prerequisite: Seed Library Member Orientation. Drop-in. Saturdays, October 6 to October 27, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Central Branch – Rotunda

Master Gardeners at GVPL Questions about plants or pests? Save up your questions and drop by the rotunda of the Central Branch to speak with Master Gardeners from the Victoria Master Gardener Association. Kindly bring your specimens in a sealed bag. Drop-in. Saturdays, October 6, October 13, October 27, 10:00 am–1:00 pm Central Branch Rotunda

Author Ruth Kozak: Writing Historical Fiction Join Ruth Kozak, author of Shadow of the Lion, to learn insider tricks in the art of historical fiction: research, character, settings, narrative and more. Registered. October 6, 2:00–3:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Discovery Coffee Sensory Workshop Join coffee education specialist Brittany Davies and a team from Discovery Coffee for an experiential workshop about our favourite pick-me-up. Learn about the history and processes of coffee production, get hands-on with several types of coffee and finally, attend to your taste buds with a few taste tests. Registered. October 12, 6:00–8:00 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

20 Program registration begins September 4 at 10:00 am.

Indigenous Ways of Being Through Photography Join Carmen Rodriguez de France, a professor from the University of Victoria’s Speakers Bureau, for a hands-on discovery session of Indigenous ways of being through the lens of a camera, paying attention to immediate surroundings such as land, imagery, cultural representations and language. Please bring your own camera and be prepared to take a short walk around the library. Registered. October 13, 10:30 am–12:00 pm sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch – Meeting Room

International Indie Author Day The theme for this year’s International Indie Author Day is Writing Wrongs. Join Victoria novelist Katrin Horowitz and poet Wendy Donawa for a panel discussion on writing creatively about social justice issues. Horowitz will be launching her new novel, Just This, and Donawa will read from her debut poetry collection, Thin Air of the Knowable. Drop-in. October 13, 2:00–4:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Diabetes Self-Management Program This program is a six-week workshop offered by the University of Victoria Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health and Self-Management BC that helps people with type 2 diabetes and their caregivers to better manage symptoms and activities of daily life. Participants will receive the Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions companion book. Participants should attend all six sessions to get the maximum benefit. Register by email at selfmgmt@uvic.ca or call 1-866-902-3767. October 14, October 21, October 28, November 4, November 18, November 25, 1:30–4:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Local Authors The Emerging Local Authors Collection is a one year showcase of self-published, independent and small press books by local authors of all ages, for readers of all ages. Applications for 2019/2020 are accepted October to January. Browse the current collection and find out how to apply. gvpl.ca/emerging

Third Thursday Book Club – Oak Bay Branch Join us for a monthly book discussion group featuring titles chosen from different genres and available in multiple formats: ebook, e-audiobook, books on CD and print. Read or listen to a pre-selected book at home, discuss it at the monthly meeting, and hear about other titles to enjoy. Registered. October 18, November 15, December 20, 2:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Dying Without a Will: Nidus Personal Planning Webinar Learn about what happens, according to the law, when a person dies without a will. Scenarios that pertain to those who are not considered capable of making a will due to the legal requirements will also be covered, along with tips and resources for making a will. Registered. October 18, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Second Floor Meeting Room

Publish Your Passion: Four Self-Published Authors Meet four very different self-published authors and learn the secrets of how they published their books – and how you can, too. From self-improvement to family history, mysteries to children’s fiction, there’s something here for every budding author. Registered. October 20, 1:30–3:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Residential Schools: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Join Carmen Rodriguez de France, a professor from University of Victoria’s Speakers Bureau, for a session on historical, political and socio-cultural facts related to residential schools and their implications on current social issues. Registered. October 22, 2:30–3:30 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

My Grandfather at Vimy Ridge: A Family’s Legacy of the First World War In the early morning of April 9, 1917, Allan Woods Hart joined other Canadian soldiers in the assault on Vimy Ridge where he not only survived, but was promoted for valor and awarded the Military Medal. Allan Curtis Hart will share the memories of his grandfather, Sergeant Allan Woods Hart. Presented in partnership with Oak Bay Archives. Registered. October 24, 2:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

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Online Classifieds: Craigslist, Kijiji, Used Victoria and More Join us for a demonstration of how to set up accounts, compose advertisements and post photos while avoiding scams and keeping yourself safe. Registered. October 24, 7:00–8:00 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Internet Basics 1 Learn the basics of searching the Internet. Prerequisite: ability to use a computer mouse. Registered. October 25, 2:00–3:30 pm Central Branch – Computer Lab

How to Teach Your Kids About Money Parents will learn how to raise kids who are financially responsible and money smart. Topics include: allowances, budgeting, credit cards, cell phones and virtual spending. Presented by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Registered. October 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Consent to Health Care and Facility Care: Nidus Personal Planning Webinar Consent is fundamental to health and personal care matters. Learn about the rights of patients in the health and residential care systems, and also the rights of representatives named in a Representation Agreement. Registered. October 25, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Second Floor Meeting Room

Don’t let your overdue fines scare you away from the library! On October 27 and 28, Greater Victoria Public Library will waive overdue fines up to $5 per cardholder when you bring in a donation of non-perishable food items. Food collected is donated to local social service agencies. Costumes welcome but not required!

Poet-in-Residence: Yvonne Blomer Aspiring and established poets are invited to meet with City of Victoria Poet Laureate Yvonne Blomer for sharing, inspiration and encouragement. Come to chat or bring your work to share. Registered. Half-hour sessions available. October 27, 10:30 am–2:00 pm Emily Carr Branch – Study Room

Welcome to the Future: Virtual Reality Petting Zoo Travel to Paris without leaving Victoria, paint with fire, water or any other medium you can imagine, or play the most immersive video game of your life, all without leaving the library. Registered. October 27, 2:30–4:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Internet Basics 2 Building on the skills you learned in Internet Basics 1, you will learn some tips and tricks for effective searching, and explore using browsers, search engines and directories in more depth. Prerequisite: ability to use a computer mouse. Registered. November 1, 2:00–3:30 pm Central Branch – Computer Lab

National Novel Writing Month: Write-In at GVPL Join the community of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) writers who are roaring to write a 50,000-word novel in 30 days. Join us for word count games, writing prompts and inspiration. Drop-in. November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24, 1:00–3:00 pm Central Branch – Study Room #3

Trashy Books Join artist Cathy Lee and learn to use recycled materials to create handmade stationery items – a journal, an origami envelope and a folding star. Keep your piece of art, give it as a gift or decorate your home for the holidays. Registered. November 3, 2:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Mindfulness with Rachael Lovink, N.D. What is mindfulness? How can it help you become a better employee, friend, partner or parent? Join Rachael Lovink, a naturopathic doctor, to learn more about mindfulness and how to incorporate it into your life as a daily practice. Registered. November 3, 2:00–4:00 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

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Welcome to the Future: Robotics Petting Zoo Steer a Sphero through an obstacle course, create an LED circuit with littleBits or play a gummy bear piano with Makey Makey during this robotics tech petting zoo. Registered. November 3, 2:30–4:00 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Street of Unfinished Dreams Local historian and Saanich resident Valerie Green chronicles the history of Shelbourne Street from its early days as a bumpy road leading to market to the present day as a main thoroughfare through Saanich, lined with memorial trees to fallen soldiers of the First World War. Presented in partnership with Saanich Archives. Registered. November 7, 1:00–2:30 pm Saanich Centennial Branch – Living Room

Authors: Bill Stenson, Linda Rogers and Patrick Friesen Join local authors Bill Stenson, Linda Rogers and Patrick Friesen for readings from their latest fiction and poetry. Registered. November 8, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Veterans’ Week: Get Poemed! Everyone welcome. Join us for a special Veterans’ Week edition of Wendy Morton’s Get Poemed! program. Bring a wartime photograph, memento or story for inspiration, and Morton will compose an original poem for you. Drop-in. November 10, 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 1:00–3:00 pm Central Branch – Rotunda

Paper Jewelry Join artist Cathy Lee and learn to make simple paper pins, brooches, pendants and beads. Keep your piece of art, give it as a gift or decorate your parcels for Christmas. Registered. November 10, 2:00–3:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Teach Yourself ... Anything? Discover the wealth of GVPL’s learning resources including Lynda.com, Mango Languages, Instructables, print collections and more. Registered. November 15, 10:00–11:30 am Central Branch – Computer Lab

Hockey Hall of Famers in the Great War Thirty players in the Hockey Hall of Fame also served in the First World War, 1914 to 1918. Alan MacLeod, a local historian and author, will share stories about some of these larger-than-life characters, including some who skated at Oak Bay’s Epworth Street arena between 1911 and 1926. Presented in partnership with Oak Bay Archives. Registered. November 16, 2:00–3:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

Felted Ornament-Making Workshop Needle felting is a meditative technique used to create small sculptures with un-spun wool and a felting needle. Join Renée Sala for a hands-on introduction to needle felting while creating a beautiful bird ornament to celebrate the season. No experience necessary; supplies provided. Registered. November 17, 10:30 am–12:30 pm Bruce Hutchison Branch – Arbutus Room

Author Jenny Yuen: Polyamorous In her new book Polyamorous, award-winning news reporter Jenny Yuen digs into why open relationships are such a hot topic, why they’re becoming more normalized and how relationships with multiple partners can be a practical alternative to monogamy. Registered. November 27, 7:00–8:30 pm Central Branch – Community Room

Travel Planning for Beginners Explore online resources, travel apps and GVPL’s collections to help you plan your next trip. Registered. November 28, 2:30–3:30 pm Nellie McClung Branch – Community Room

Upcycled Wreath-Making Workshop Get crafty with Renée Sala and create a winter wreath out of materials you can find around the house. Supplies provided. Registered. December 1, 10:30 am–12:30 pm Juan de Fuca Branch – Meeting Room

Choirs in the Courtyard Enjoy a seasonal sampling of choirs from Greater Victoria in the Central Branch courtyard between December 1 to 12. Performances take place between 12:00 and 2:00 pm; check the calendar at gvpl.ca for exact times and the list of choirs.

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Find Reliable Health Information Explore consumer health websites, learn how to locate trustworthy information online and discover health-related resources in GVPL’s collection. Registered. December 3, 10:30–11:30 am Saanich Centennial Branch – Computer Lab

Introduction to Google Drive Learn how you can back up, save and share your digital information in the cloud, using Google Drive. Bring your smartphone or laptop or use one of our computers for the hands-on portion of the program. Registered. December 7, 10:00–11:30 am Central Branch – Computer Lab

An Old Fashioned Christmas

Join us for cozy activities of Christmas past including a reading from Clement C. Moore’s The Night Before Christmas. Registered. December 13, 7:00–8:30 pm Oak Bay Branch – Meeting Room

October is BC Library Month GVPL celebrates BC Library Month with two exciting launches:

Butterfly Gardens Pass We are pleased to welcome Victoria Butterfly Gardens to GVPL’s culture and recreation pass program. Starting October 3, you’ll be able to borrow a Butterfly Gardens e-pass to marvel at thousands of butterflies flying freely through lush, indoor gardens.

SELF-e for Authors Authors can quickly and easily share their ebooks on the BiblioBoard ebook platform. Join thousands of emerging authors in reaching new audiences at GVPL and participating libraries across Canada and the United States. Launching: October 13, Indie Author Day (see page 21).

Branches and Hours Central Branch 735 Broughton St Monday, Friday, Saturday.............................................................................9:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.............................................................9:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm

Bruce Hutchison Branch

4636 Elk Lake Dr at Saanich Commonwealth Place Monday, Friday, Saturday.......................................................................... 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.......................................................... 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm

Central Saanich Branch 1209 Clarke Rd, Brentwood Bay Monday, Tuesday, Thursday................................................................... 10:00 am-9:00 pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday................................................................10:00 am-6:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)............................................................................... 1:00-5:00 pm

Emily Carr Branch 101-3521 Blanshard St at Uptown Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday....................10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday................................................................................................................ 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm

Esquimalt Branch 1231 Esquimalt Rd Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday.....................................10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday, Friday...............................................................................................10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)............................................................................... 1:00-5:00 pm

Goudy Branch 119-755 Goldstream Ave Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday.........................................9:30 am-5:30 pm Thursday, Friday.................................................................................................. 9:30 am-6:00 pm Sunday.......................................................................................................................1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Juan de Fuca Branch 1759 Island Hwy Monday, Friday, Saturday.......................................................................... 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday..........................................................10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)............................................................................... 1:00-5:00 pm

Langford Heritage Branch 102-1314 Lakepoint Way Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.......................... 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday......................................................................................................... 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm Library vending machine …..................................................................................... always open

Nellie McClung Branch 3950 Cedar Hill Rd Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday..................................... 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday, Friday............................................................................................... 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm

Oak Bay Branch 1442 Monterey Ave at Monterey Rec. Centre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday..................................... 10:00 am-6:00 pm Thursday, Friday............................................................................................... 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm

Saanich Centennial Branch 3110 Tillicum Rd at Pearkes Arena Monday, Friday, Saturday.......................................................................... 10:00 am-6:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.......................................................... 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm

sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch 385 Menzies Street Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.......................... 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday......................................................................................................... 10:00 am-9:00 pm Sunday (starting in October)................................................................................1:00-5:00 pm