On Father's Day, treat Dad to some vintage humour at the Burnaby Village Museum – enjoy a lively reading of selected stories from Stephen Leacock's 1912 classic, "Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town." The "grandfather" of Canadian humourists, Leacock affectionately portrayed the eccentric characters of a small 19th-century town with his masterful dry wit. Librarians from Burnaby Public Library will read the stories as a benefit for the Burnaby Community Connections' Camping Bureau, which helps Burnaby children go to summer camp. Recommended for ages 11 through adult. Tickets available in the Museum at the Church door by donation of any amount (suggested donation $10). The Museum is located at 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby. Gate admission to the museum is free. 
Events & Programs
Have a new e-reader, or thinking about getting one? Or do you have an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or other smartphone or tablet computer? You can get e-books, audiobooks and more, all for free online through your library. Come learn how.
This is a free event, but space is limited. Please register online, by calling 604-522-3971, or in person at the library.
MOSAIC and the Burnaby Public Library are presenting a free two-day workshop for the Canadian citizenship test preparation. Classes are in English and cover topics such as Canadian geography, economics, history, government, voring, rights and responsabilities, symbols and a lot more.
Registration for this workshop is required. Please call at 604-436-5400 or register online.
Age: 4 to 8
Get your campfire voices ready for the summer, practice your favourite camp songs and learn some new ones. If you have special requests, let Kathryn or Carol know ahead of time and we'll try to work them in.
Weather permitting, this event will take place outside in front of the library. If necessary, we will take our voices inside in the program room.
No registration required. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
A book salon about Aristotle and his adventurous life as presented in The Golden Mean. The book will be supplied and/or sourced at the May 22 café. For more details, email Randall at mackinnovation@mail.com.
Co-sponsored by Burnaby Public Library.
Age: Newborns to pre-walkers
Let us welcome you and your new family to the wonderful world of books, rhymes and songs.
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading together with your baby, listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.
Age: Newborns to pre-walkers
Let us welcome you and your new family to the wonderful world of books, rhymes and songs.
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 minutes set aside for reading together with your baby, listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.
Age: 4-8
After a long day of playing outside, join Carol for a fun-filled 40 minutes of songs and stories.
No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
Please note, the library will be closed on Monday, August 5th for B.C. Day.
Age: 2 and 3 years
Perfect for kids who like songs, rhymes and stories - and might even sit still for them.
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 mintues set aside for reading together with your child (books provided!), listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.
No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
Age: 2 and 3 years
Perfect for kids who like songs, rhymes and stories - and might even sit still for them.
Storytimes are 45 minutes long with the first 15 mintues set aside for reading together with your child (books provided!), listening to music, meeting other families and socializing.
No registration required. Come early - space is limited. Caregivers must attend with children. Siblings welcome.
