Isaac Waldman Library

Human Library

Ten human books from different walks of life will be available for “reading” at this event including titles such as Epileptic Athlete, Trans Life, Biracial, Palestinian-Canadian, Holocaust Child Survivor, Two Spirit & Visibly Queer, Living with Mental Illness, and more.

Location:
JCC, 950 W 41st Ave, Vancouver
Time: 1-4 pm on Sunday November 21
Tickets are FREE, but registration is required (link coming soon)
Questions: library@jccgv.bc.ca

The Human Library originates in Denmark and has spread across the globe, including this November to your local Isaac Waldman Jewish Public Library! The program is based on the idea of “unjudging” others: we all have preconceived notions about others and the Human Library seeks to challenge these preconceptions. The program allows readers to ask our human books respectful though sometimes difficult questions about themselves and their lived experience. Learn more about the Human Library Organization and mission here.

Late Fines Forgiveness FOOD BANK DRIVE

September 1-30 
Bring a healthful non-perishable food item to the library in September and your old library fines will be wiped from your record to start the year out fresh.

Don’t have library fines?  You can still bring a food item to help those in need.

IN-PERSON

The Library will be closed on Sunday Aug 29
Regular hours resume on Aug 30

LIBRARY HOURS
Mo-Th 10am – 6pm
Su 10am – 1pm
Please let the Front desk know that you are a library patron. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY.

• Browse and borrow Books & DVDs
• Use our socially distanced computer stations (25 min)
• Read to your children ages 12 & under (must be accompanied by an adult caregiver).

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KIDS’ SUMMER READING CLUB

1. Read and record your progress over the summer
2. Celebrate with us and get your certificate on Aug 25 at 3pm

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THE BOOK CART IS BACK – with gently used books for sale!

The cart is located beside the library. Come browse our selection of: thrillers, novels, Hebrew language, children’s, graphic novels, Judaica, history, memoirs, and more. Most titles are $1-$3. Please pay in the library or at reception.

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PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE

• Search our collection
• Fill out this Order Form
  Or phone 604.257.5181 or order
• Pick-up your package from the JCC entrance
  Thursdays 2:00 – 4:00pm or have your items delivered within Vancouver. Requires up to 1 week turnaround.

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Streamed live. Email library@jccgv.bc.ca to join email list and receive Zoom links.

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NEW POETRY ALIVE (Zoom)
Join us as host Leanne Boschman explores the world of love and friendship with renowned poet Anne Michaels.
Presented by: Word Vancouver, the Waldman Library, and the Jewish Book Festival
Sunday Sept 19, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

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JEWISH BOOK CLUB
Join the lively discussions. Chair: Helen Pinsky.
Thursdays 1:00pm
Aug 26 “The Paris Library” by Janet Skeslien Charles
Oct 28 “The Interestings” by Meg Wolitzer
Nov 25 “The Light of Days” by Judy Batallion

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QUEER JEWISH BOOK CLUB
All are welcome. Facilitated by Aviva Rotstein.
Monday 7:00pm
Aug 30 “Milk Fed” by Melissa Broder
Oct 25 “All My Mother’s Lovers” by Ilana Masad
Nov 29 “Mrs. Everything” by Jennifer Weiner

Explore the Waldman Library online

Check out EBooks or Audiobooks from the comfort of your home using a smartphone or tablet.

• Instructions in 4 easy steps
• EBook Fiction, Non-fiction and Audiobook Collection

Library accounts are free for JCCGV members.
Not a member? Not a problem! Register for your account here.
Contact library@jccgv.bc.ca

Resources

• EBOOK & AUDIO BOOK COLLECTIONS  click here…
• JEWISH GUIDE TO THE INTERNET  click here…
• ENCYCLOPEDIA JUDAICA  Please use your Library Card # starting with “P___________”  click to log in…