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Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Township of Langley and
Abbotsford Community Services warmly invite you to “Building Inclusivity
in Langley” hosted by the Muriel Arnason Library. Please come and join
us for a film screening, an opportunity for dialogue, and
refreshments. This event is a part of a worldwide movement towards
ending racism and building respect for diversity of race, culture,
ethnicity and creed.
Muriel Arnason Library Celebrates the Month of March as World Cultures Month
Pajama Storytime Around The World ||| Wednesday, March 7 7:00 - 7:30pm
Join us for a half hour of multicultural stories,
rhymes and songs for children aged two to six and their caregivers. Children
are welcome to come in pajamas and bring a small stuffed toy. Registration is
required.
International Women's Day at Muriel Arnason Library Thursday, March 8, 2012 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Langley's International Festival Society, and Muriel Arnason Library proudly presents 'International Women's Day', and everyone is cordially invited to many attractions of the day including the international refreshments, henna (presentation for everyone, but getting it applied needs registration), open discussion on this special day, sharing secrets of your success or getting suggestions, and an amazing display on the most successful Canadian women in different fields. Come and Join us to support this day to make sure that every woman gets respect in our community.
Building Inclusivity in Langley: Commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racism:Thursday, March 22, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Township of Langley and Abbotsford Community Services warmly invite you to “Building Inclusivity in Langley” hosted by the Muriel Arnason Library. Please come and join us for a film screening, an opportunity for dialogue, and refreshments. This event is a part of a worldwide movement towards ending racism and building respect for diversity of race, culture, ethnicity and creed.
Family Storytimes Around the World ||| Tuesday, March 6th, and March 27, 10:45am-11:15am
Introduce your young child to the world of books. Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half-hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Registration is required.
Introduce your young child to the world of books. Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for a half-hour program of stories, songs, puppets and rhymes. Registration is required.
Henna ||| Thursday, March 8th - 6:00pm-8:00pm
The library is offering a free henna program for teens
and adults. The art form of applying henna is also known as Mehndi. This form
of body art has become popular with people all over the world. Teens are highly encouraged to
attend. Registration is required.
Crafts from Around the World ||| Tuesday, March 20th - 2:30pm-4:30pm
Celebrate Multicultural Month at the library! Children
ages 5 and up are invited to create some crafts from around the world. All
supplies are provided. Drop-in.
World of Mineral Treasures ||| Wednesday, March 21st - 7:00pm-8:00pm
Ray Hill, a longtime amateur mineralogist and
gemologist, presents a colourful slide-show and talk featuring amazing gem and
mineral treasures from countries all over the world, including Korea, Pakistan,
India, Canada, China, USA and more! Ray will also share some of the cultural
facts and myths associated with these treasures. Registration
is required.
Multicultural Contests and Quizzes for all ages
During the month of March, there will be a number of contests and quizzes for all ages. Please participate to win the prizes. It will also be a very good opportunity to learn more about other countries.
Multicultural Displays
Are you interested to learn more about other cultures and countries? If your answer is yes, please visit the Muriel Arnason Library and check out books and other items from our displays.
Map - Where Are You From
Come to Muriel Arnason Library to mark your birthplace on a world map, and in the end of the month, you will see the volume of population of that country in this area. Don’t miss this interesting activity
Commonly Used Words in Different Languages
Come and collect a list of commonly used words in 12 different languages
For more information or to register, call 604-532-3590 or visit Muriel Arnason Library, located at 20338 - 65 Avenue, Langley.
Babytime - Tuesdays (9:30 - 10am)
Fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes for the very youngest.Find out what great resources the library has for new parents! For ages 0-24 months.
For more information, call 604-532-3590
Family Storytime - Tuesdays (10:30-11am)
Join library staff for an entertaining half hour of stories, songs, rhymes and finger puppets. This is a great way to introduce two to six year-olds to books and reading. Parents are encouraged to join in the fun.
Registration is required. For more information, call 604-532-3590
Pajama Storytime - Wednesdays (7 - 7:30pm) - 1st Wednesday each month
Join us for a half hour of stories, rhymes and songs for children aged two to six and their caregivers. Children are welcome to come in pajamas and bring a favourite stuffed toy.
For more information, call 604-532-3590
For more information, call 604-532-3590
Free Computer Training - Thursdays (9:30 - 10:15am)Muriel Arnason (Willowbrook) Library offers free Internet training in small groups. Topics covered are How to Use the Mouse, Internet Basics, Effective Internet Searching, and How to Use Email. Registration is required. Classes are on-going - please book in advance
Muriel Arnason Library Book Club4th Wed. of Each Month (except July, August & December)
Do you enjoy reading and talking about books? Join us every fourth Wednesday evening and add your voice to our discussions. New members are welcome. Copies of the current month's book are available at the library.
All programs are free. For more information, call 604-532-3590 or visit the Muriel Arnason Library, located at 20338 - 65 Avenue.
History of Muriel Arnason Library
Muriel Arnason Library (previously known as Willowbrook Library) was opened on October 29, 2005. It is the newest branch of Fraser Valley Regional Library.
On Monday, February 25, 2008, the library was renamed the Muriel Arnason Library. Muriel Arnason was the first woman elected as councillor in the Township of Langley and served for many years. She sat on the Board of Directors of the Fraser Valley Regional Library during the 1980s and 1990s.
Wendy Kesselring was the first Community Librarian, and at this time, Sarwan Singh Randhawa is supervising the branch.
For comments, feedback or suggestions, email at wbfvrl@gmail.com
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