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Game night

Date
from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location New Westminster Library (NW)
Tags Library, Open House, Festivals & Special Events
Join us for pizza and fun on Wednesday, June 17 from 4pm-7pm as we showcase our games collection. Drop in and play one of our board or card games, or bring one of your own to enjoy in the New Westminster Campus Library Event space, room N2100B. This is a popular event so please be sure to reserve your spot!Pizza and popGamesPuzzlesBrain teasersHave funMeet new people!Reserve a spotOur games collection is available for in-library use from the shelves in the foyer at both campus libraries, and act as a self-serve relaxation zone any time you feel like a game on your own or with friends. No need to reserve or sign anything out, just return them to the shelving after you're done.

Indigenous History Month Book Club: A History of My Brief Body

Date
from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location New Westminster Library (NW)
Tags Library, Book Club, Festivals & Special Events
This Indigenous History Month, the Library and Learning Centre invite you to join us for a discussion of A History of My Brief Body by Billy-Ray Belcourt facilitated by Learning Centre faculty, Ryan O'Connor. Billy-Ray Belcourt is from the Driftpile Cree Nation and is a faculty member in the School of Creative Writing at UBC. See more about Billy-Ray Belcourt and his work at billy-raybelcourt.com.When: Thursday, June 25 from 11:30am-12:30pm Where: New Westminster Campus Library, N2100B (Library Event Space)Reserve a spotThe Library has a limited number of copies of A History of My Brief Body to borrow from our New Westminster campus Book Club Kit collection. You can check availability here. This title is also widely available from Lower Mainland public libraries.

Create and Connect: Stamp-Making

Date
from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Location New Westminster Library (NW)
Tags Library, Session, Crafts & DIY
Visit the NW Library for a series of creative, hands-on, and screen-free activities this summer. Create something you can take with you, share ideas and connect with others who love making things too!On Thursday, June 25 join us to make stamps using wooden blocks and craft foam. Create abstract shapes or etch an image. All supplies will be provided.

Closed for Canada Day

Date
All day
Tags Library, Holiday & Closure Hours
The Library and Learning Centre will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 for Canada Day.

Create and Connect: Neurographic Drawing

Date
from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Location New Westminster Library (NW)
Tags Library, Session, Crafts & DIY
Visit the NW Library for a series of creative, hands-on, and screen-free activities this summer. Create something you can take with you, share ideas and connect with others who love making things too!On Thursday, July 23, come to create a work of art while de-stressing and practicing mindfulness. No artistic skill required to participate in this meditative drawing technique. All supplies will be provided.

Zen Zone

Date
All day
Tags Library, Open House, Crafts & DIY
Relax, create and rechargeFrom July 27-31 come and take your study break at the Zen Zone in the Library! Drop by to find your calm and care for your wellness through resources and activities like colouring, puzzles, drawing, and origami.

Zen Zone

Date
All day
Tags Library, Open House, Crafts & DIY
Relax, create and rechargeFrom July 27-31 come and take your study break at the Zen Zone in the Library! Drop by to find your calm and care for your wellness through resources and activities like colouring, puzzles, drawing, and origami.

Zen Zone

Date
All day
Tags Library, Open House, Crafts & DIY
Relax, create and rechargeFrom July 27-31 come and take your study break at the Zen Zone in the Library! Drop by to find your calm and care for your wellness through resources and activities like colouring, puzzles, drawing, and origami.

Zen Zone

Date
All day
Tags Library, Open House, Crafts & DIY
Relax, create and rechargeFrom July 27-31 come and take your study break at the Zen Zone in the Library! Drop by to find your calm and care for your wellness through resources and activities like colouring, puzzles, drawing, and origami.

Zen Zone

Date
All day
Tags Library, Open House, Crafts & DIY
Relax, create and rechargeFrom July 27-31 come and take your study break at the Zen Zone in the Library! Drop by to find your calm and care for your wellness through resources and activities like colouring, puzzles, drawing, and origami.