Informal Social Events
Thursday, May 10, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (also offered Saturday)
Richmond Public Library Tour
We do it a little differently. Come see how we approach library service in the new e-climate... plus check out our automatic sorting machine, DVD dispenser, iPads for kids, featured powerwalls, creative programming and more!
Location: Meet at the Sheraton Lobby where we will take a short walk as a group to the RPL.
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 pm
YAACS Meet-up
Join Members of BCLA’s Young Adults And Children’s Services section for an informal social gathering at a member's house.
BYO: finger food to share & possible impromptu ukulele playtime (byo ukulele). RSVPs to Anna Hudson would be appreciated.
Location: 1584 West 62nd Avenue, Vancouver (Marpole). 1 block west of Granville. Click here for a map.
Friday, May 11, 5:30 pm
Shopping at Daiso/Aberdeen Mall
Join us for a fieldtrip to Daiso! If you like dollar stores you’ll love Daiso - Japan’s “luxury” discount chain. It has a wide selection of stationery; Japanese cosmetics and candy; craft supplies and housewares. Daiso is located at the Aberdeen Mall, just a hop away from the conference hotel on the Canada Line. Also of note, the food fair at the Mall boasts a unique collection of Asian cuisine options. Please bring fare for Skytrain.
Location: Meet at the entrance of the Sheraton. Mall located at 4151 Hazelbridge Way, SW Corner of Hazelbridge Way & Cambie Rd.
Friday, May 11, 8:00 pm
BCLA LGBTQ and IFC Meet-ups at Harold's Bistro (in the Sheraton hotel)
Join members of BCLA's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Interest Group and BCLA's Intellectual Freedom Committee for a joint social at Harold's Bistro & Bar right in the Conference hotel. Pay your own tab.
Location: Meet in the Bar / Lounge area of Harold's Bistro & Bar http://www.sheratonvancouverairport.com/harolds-bistro
RSVPs to Deb Thomas (LGBTQ Convenor) deborah.thomas@bpl.bc.ca or Jon Scop (IFC Chair) jscop@telus.net would be appreciated (they will reserve tables).
Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Richmond Public Library Tour
We do it a little differently. Come see how we approach library service in the new e-climate... plus check out our automatic sorting machine, DVD dispenser, iPads for kids, featured powerwalls, creative programming and more!
Location: Meet at the Sheraton Lobby where we will take a short walk as a group to the RPL.
Saturday, May 12, 10:00 - 10:45 am
Crafty Librarians Meet-up
Are you an enthusiastic knitter, crocheter or other type of needlecrafter? We are too! Bring along your latest project, yarn finds, FOs*, etc. to show off and have fun with the rest of us for some stitching downtime. *Finished Objects Please bring your latest needle project
Location: TBA
Please sign-up at the registration desk. Limit of 10 participants.
Saturday, May 12th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Book Chat
Curious about where technology is taking author ownership debates? We will be discussing these very questions through the book “Context” and “The Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow” by Cory Doctorow. In keeping with the conference theme “A Licence to Read,” join us for a lively conversation about intellectual property from an author who is truly leading the way! Please bring a copy of the books
Location: TBA ; Please sign-up at the registration desk. Limit of 10 participants.