Let the Waldman VIRTUAL LIBRARY come to you!
Check out EBooks or Audiobooks from the comfort of your home using a smartphone or tablet.
EBook Fiction, Non-fiction and Audiobook Collection
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Library accounts are free for JCCGV members.
Not a member? Not a problem! Register for your account here.
Contact library@jccgv.bc.ca
Sunday April 26 | 11:00am – 2:00pm
EXPLORE:
Rare books from Yosef Wosk’s collection
Library photos, scrapbooks & memories
DROP IN TO A PROGRAM:
Family Storytime
Bookmark contest for youth
Expressive Arts Workshop
Shirley Stein News & Views
Discussion Group
Jewish Book Club
REFRESHMENTS SERVED
Adults
No experience required, just a passion for books. Join the lively discussions in the library, whether you have read the book or not. FREE.
Thursdays at 1:00pm–
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Mar 26 The Liar by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
Apr 23 The Art of Leaving by Ayelet Tsabari
May 21 The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis
Jun 25 An Unorthodox Match by Naomi Ragen
Jul 23 The Teardown by David Homel
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NEW Waldman-JQT Book Club
Partnering with JQT, this exciting new book club focuses on authors, issues, and characters that are underrepresented in mainstream Jewish culture.
Mo Apr 27 7:00pm – Initial meetup to choose reading list. Have your say!
Contact library@jccgv.bc.ca for location. FREE
Bookmark Contest
For ages K – Gr 7
Drop in April 19-23 to create a colourful bookmark to submit for our contest.
Contest closes Apr 30. Winning entries will be announced in May.
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Meet your Ghost Writer
Need some help putting your thoughts, ideas, emotions into words? Have a letter you need help composing or a memory you would like to record for posterity? Interested in writing your own eulogy? Get skilled help from Judi, our library volunteer. Confidential, fun and therapeutic. FREE
Meet Judi and hear how she can help you. By appointment – contact the library.
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Shirley Stein’s News & Views
Meet weekly to discuss current affairs and global politics. Chair: Dan Elezam.
We 10:30am – 12:30pm
$2 drop-in donation benefits the Library
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Baby Storytime (3-36 mo)
This is a caregiver run group. everyone is welcome to bring songs and books and to co-facilitate through sharing.
Please RSVP to library@jccgv.bc.ca
Th 11:45am – 12:15pm
Mar 26
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Sunday Family Storytime
Bring your children ages 3 – 6 for a fun half hour of story and song.
Su 11:00 – 11:30am
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Revving Up
Once the basic computer skills are down, it’s time to rev up! Progress to the next level of your computer skills.
FREE
Tu 2:00 – 3:30pm Mar 17, 24
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Stories for Seniors
Contact the library for details.
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Techie Help
Need help in filling out online forms, setting up your eReader and more? Bring your device and get hands-on training.
We are accepting gently used Children’s books and English books for sale at our Used Book Sales. Please bring your books to the library. No encyclopedias, foreign language books, magazines, damaged or mildewy books please. Due to lack of space we are not accepting Hebrew books for adults at this time.
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…
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Generously sponsored by Yosef Wosk.
The library is proud to be home to a collection of over 30,000 books. As the only Jewish Library west of Winnipeg, we are a community hub, bringing people together and connecting them to Jewish history, culture and tradition, and expanding their world view. We provide an inclusive environment and free programs and services that fuel lifelong learning.
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To mark our anniversary, the library is introducing an exciting new initiative: ADOPT A BOOK.
ADOPT A BOOK is a meaningful and creative way to gift a loved one. When you ADOPT A BOOK, it is inscribed with your personalized message on a bookplate, and can commemorate any occasion, including:
A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the full amount.
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Adopt a Book
Adopt a Collection
Sponsor a Shelf
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Includes 10 books of your choice with custom inscription, a shelf for one year plus acknowledgement at the following levels:
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Online – click here…
Or by phone: 604-257-5111 ext 249
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For other levels of support or to inquire about adopting Rare Books contact Aviva:
email library@jccgv.bc.ca or call 604-257-5111 ext 249
2ND FLOOR – Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
950 W.41st Avenue
Sun: 10:00am-3:00pm
Mon/Tue/Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm
Wed: 10am-8pm
Fri/Sat: closed
604-257-5181 or email: library@jccgv.bc.ca
JCC members and all paid program participants are entitled to a free library card. Please register in the library.
A perfect place to take a break and read newspapers from across Canada, the US, and Israel. We carry the Jewish Independent, Canadian Jewish News, Winnipeg Jewish Post & News, Ottawa Jewish Bulletin & more. Our magazines cover Jewish topics from current events to travel in Israel. Our collection includes Biblical Archaeology, Jerusalem Report, Eretz, Moment, Commentary and many other interesting journals.
Purchase and inscribe a book in honour of someone special. Call 257-5111 or visit the JCC Front Desk.
Call 257-5111 or visit the JCC Front Desk.
Donations may be made to the Library and a special plaque will be inscribed. For information please call the librarian at 604-257-5111 ext. 249.
Call the library.
Collections
Free Genealogy Help at the library
Stephen Falk from the Jewish Genealogical Society is available to assist you in researching your family history. PLEASE RSVP to library@jccgv.bc.ca or 604-257-5181.
Free Resources Online
The Jewish Genealogical Society of BC
The Isaac Waldman Library gratefully acknowledges the support and collaboration of the JGSBC in developing the library’s genealogy program. Please visit their website for an extensive list of resources and upcoming events.