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North Vancouver is opening a beautiful new library!I am please to announce that the North Shore has a beautiful new library opening and equally happy that they have invited me to be a part of their celebrations! We didn’t have TV growing up, so, my brothers and sisters and I would devour way more than our fair share of books, the majority coming from school and public libraries. We would always check out the maximum amount allowed and then would swap with each other when we had finished reading our stack. And when we found an author we liked, we would check out every book that author had ever written. I love libraries. They were a huge part of some of the happiest memories I have of growing up. The worlds all those books opened up for me, the escape they provided, the hope. So, those of you who find yourself with some time on your hands, come on out and show your support and check out this beautiful new facility. The City of North Vancouver is celebrating the completion of a landmark building in the heart of the City, marking the official opening of the North Vancouver City Library and Spirit Square Civic Plaza. On Saturday, September 20th from 11:00am-3:00pm, Mayor Darrell Mussatto, members of Council and the Library board, as well as special guests and dignitaries will lead a community celebration that recognizes the importance of literacy and library services to the City. The outdoor, literary-themed, family-friendly celebration takes place in Central Lonsdale, beginning with an official ceremony at the Main Stage and the unveiling of commemorative plaques. Many other planned activities and attractions include: * Main Stage entertainment, including fire juggler Mike Battie and musical quartet Mimosa Occupying three floors totaling 3,200 square meters, the new North Vancouver City Library is a state-of-the-art facility. Library amenities include an expanded collection of 150,000 items, as well as public computers, wireless access, a study hall, community meeting rooms, a children’s reading garden, an area for teens, a café on the plaza level, public art, and underground parking. The adjoining Spirit Square Civic Plaza connects the new Library with City Hall and Lonsdale Avenue, providing the community with easy access to the City’s newest civic facility. The Civic Plaza features a wireless café terrace, market promenade, amphitheatre and outdoor reading rooms. Funded in part by the Provincial Government’s B.C. Spirit Squares program, the new Civic Plaza provides a unique and welcoming gathering place for the community. The public is invited to join the City for a unique and exciting celebration in Central Lonsdale. The official opening celebration takes place from 11:00am to 3:00pm in Spirit Square Civic Plaza, located at West 14th Street and Lonsdale. For event details, visit www.cnv.org/LibraryCivicCentre. Posted by Meg Tilly on Saturday, September 06, 2008 in Page 1 of 1 pages |
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