Zine Fair
June 25th, 2011
Pussycat, Pussycat,
Where Have You Been?Book Launch with Dan Bar-el and Rae MatéMay 31, 2011
Michelle Superle Book Launch
February 26, 2011
Yarn-Bombing the Cherry Tree at Historic Joy Kogawa House
February 14, 2011
Scary Stories
October 30, 2010
An Afternoon with Andy Goldsworthy
October 8th, 2010
Rachelle Delaney Book Launch
September 24, 2010
Summer Dream Literary Arts Festival
August 21, 2010
Book Extravaganza
September, 2009
Christina Leist Book Launch
September 12, 2009
Summer Dream Literary Arts Festival
August 22nd, 2009
Michael Reinhart Concert
May 18th, 2009
Spring Book Hatching
May 2nd, 2009
Fall Book HarvestOctober 5th, 2008
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Special Events
District Closure Day - February 6 9:00am - 4:00pm • Ages 6-12 • $120 + HST
On the February 6 District Closure Day, we’ll be running a day of programming all about tea and the ceremonies associated with this universally loved beverage. We’ll begin by hearing some stories about tea from around the world, then we’ll create our own tea bags from a wide variety of loose teas and spices. We’ll sample each of our creations until we get it just right. Finally, we’ll paint our own teapots to serve our signature blends in style.
Download our flyer here.
Double Book Launch! 
Thursday February 23, 2012 - 7PM
Chantal's Quest for the Silver Leaf &
The Wind of Life: The Flyers You're invited to join us for the launch of two exciting books from the flowing pen of Oliver Neubert.
Oliver Neubert, born in West Germany in 1961, took a long route to discover his passion for writing the stories that come to life in his vivid imagination. His detours included getting his degree in Psychology and Economics from Simon Fraser University in BC and an MBA from Hariot-Watt University in Scotland; founding his own research company; working for a financial institution; and working in the pulp and paper industry.
For more information about this author, check out his website here. Download our printable flyer here. Under the Mound Book Launch! November 20, 2PM
 You are invited to join us for the launch of Under the Mound by Cynthia Heinrichs! This unique novel masterfully blends the historical record with medieval Norse beliefs in the story of a boy who journeys to the edges of his world to take on fate, the matter of honour and powers he never dreamed existed, to emerge a man.
Cynthia Heinrichs has worked at many jobs, including nanny, ESL teacher and writing tutor, but her favorite occupations are aunt, vagabond, and writer. She also wrote Mermaids, published by Simply Read Books. She lives in Vancouver, BC. For more information about this author, check out her bio here. Download our printable flyer here.
The Lyceum presents: An Evening with Sarah Winman (UK)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 ~ 7pm We would like to invite you to join us in celebrating this exciting debut novel, When God Was a Rabbit, by Sarah Winman. When God Was a Rabbit is a book about a brother and a sister. It’s a book about childhood and growing up, friendships and families, triumph and tragedy and everything in between. More than anything, it’s a book about love in all its forms.
Sarah Winman grew up in Essex. She attended the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to act in theatre, film and television.
Zine Fair
Saturday, June 25, 2011 ~ 11AM-4PM ~ The Lyceum Launching 36 Books about 36 Compelling Topics by 36 Writers Aged 8 to 15
Pop by for an hour or two. Readings on the half hour.
Including...
Reading - Rocks and Minerals - The Vancouver Canucks - Fashion - Books I Love - Colours - Sea Otter Homes - Boats - Drawing - Dolphins - The 39 Clues - Sports - Music - Wolves - The Louvre - Candy - Dance - Collections - Mysteries - Golf - Nerf Guns - Dragons vs. Aliens - Mistakes - Mothers - Pets - Random Things Tyler Likes - Justin Bieber - Dance - Pink - Death - Computers - Sisters - Life in a Theatre Company - Poetic Character Sketches - Star-Crossed Love
Download the event poster here
Pussycat, Pussycat, Where Have you Been?
Book Launch with Dan Bar-el and Rae Maté Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 ~ 7:30PM ~ The Lyceum
Dan Bar-el is a popular children’s author, educator, and storyteller. He currently facilitates unique storytelling programs in between school and library visits. He lives in Vancouver with his adorable kitten and you can visit him at www.danbar-el.com.
Rae Maté graduated from Emily Carr University and currently enjoys teaching 2- 3 year olds at Arts Umbrella. She also paints in her home studios on Hornby Island and in Vancouver. She is a published children’s illustrator and her art can be found at www.raemate.com.
Pussycat, Pussycat, Where Have you Been?
In the classic nursery rhyme “Pussycat, Pussycat,” Pussycat travels to London to visit the Queen. But where else does Pussycat go? These vivid, dreamy poems and illustrations reveal the rest of Pussycat’s adventures. The trips take readers to far-flung, magical places of the world and also deeper into Pussycat’s heart, as they learn what he wishes for, what soothes his sorrow, where he hides when he is scared, andwhat happens when he gets lost.
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Michelle Superle Book Launch
Saturday, February 26, 2011 ~ 7:30PM ~ The Lyceum Michelle Superle earned a Master of Arts degee in Children’s Literature from the University of British Columbia in 2005 and a PhD in Children’s Literature from Newcastle University (UK) in 2009. Before arriving at Okanagan College, where she is a College Professor who teaches writing courses in the English and Communications departments, Superle taught at the University of British Columbia, the University of the Fraser Valley, and York University. For more information, visit her website.
Black Dog, Dream Dog (Tradewind, Fall 2010) is a children’s novel for readers age 8-12. The interconnected storyline follows both eleven-year-old Sam as she tries to find a home for the lost dog that mysteriously appears in her yard one day, and the elderly Stella Sylvan as she recovers from a stroke. ***
Yarn Bombing the Cherry Tree at Historic Joy Kogawa House
Monday, February 14, 2011 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (or both!) Ages: 9 to Adult • Cost: $25 or $40 for the day + HST(All proceeds will be donated to Historic Joy Kogawa House)
Join us, and intrepid yarn bombers, Leanne Prain and Mandy Moore (co-authors of Yarn Bombing: The Art of Knit Graffiti) as we knit cherry blossoms to yarn bomb the cherry tree at Historic Joy Kogawa House. Yep. You heard us. We’re going to help cover the cherry tree at Historic Joy Kogawa House in beautiful pink knitted blossoms.
The day will include an introduction to the life and work of Vancouver author Joy Kogawa and a sharing of her picture book Naomi’s Tree. It will also include an introduction to the art of knit graffiti, and knitting lessons for those who don’t already know how.
Tea and Valentine cookies!  An inspiring story! Knitting in pink!
This is going to be an unforgettable day.
Or drop in to the Lyceum in the evening as the knitting frenzy continues from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Come for half an hour, an hour or the whole evening. We, the Valentines day date-less, will be blossom making machines. All of the blossoms made during the day will be stitched in place on the cherry tree at Historic Joy Kogawa House on Sunday, March 6 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop by to help out or just to watch the magic happen!
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 Scary Stories at the Lyceum!
Saturday, October 30 ~ 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM ~ The Lyceum
$20 per child (brave parents are welcome to join us)
Christianne’s scary stories are the stuff of legend. People come from BEYOND THE GRAVE to hear her tell them.
Ooo ooo ooo. That must have just been the wind.
Halloween is just around the corner, which means that it’s time for the Lyceum’s annual scary stories event. Join us to hear some hair-raising tales, and work together on a spooky craft.
An Autumn Afternoon with Andy Goldsworthy
Friday October 8th, 2010 ~ 2PM - 6PM ~ The Lyceum
Kindergarten to Grade 7
If you’re looking for something for your child to do during next Friday’s District Closure Day, look no further! The Lyceum is offering a special fall-themed art program for from Kindergarten to Grade 7. We’ll be exploring the inspirational natural and found object sculpture of artist Andy Goldsworthy and working together to create our own Andy Goldsworthy inspired installation at Jericho Beach.
The class will begin with a discussion about Goldsworthy and his work - including his life, inspiration and a number of his most famous sculptures. Students will then work together to plan a sculpture of their own. During a walk to Jericho Beach they will add gathered materials to previously collected materials provided by the Lyceum and at the beach, we’ll put it all together -- creating a beautiful natural sculpture for beach-goers to admire.
Check out fantastic photos from this event on our blog!
Rachelle Delaney Book Launch
Friday, September 24 ~ 7pm ~ The Lyceum
We are thrilled to host the launch of Rachelle Delaney's new novel, The Lost Souls of Island X. This will be a pirate-themed party, so bring your best eye-patch and/or peg leg and join the festivities! We welcome all Lyceum families and community members to attend this free event.
From her desk overlooking Vancouver’s Stanley Park, Rachelle Delaney has written two novels for young readers. Her first, Ship of Lost Souls, was a finalist for the BC Book Prize and was named one of the Canadian Book Centre’s Best Books for Children in 2010. When she isn’t writing, Rachelle likes to cycle, play the fiddle and travel to far off places.
Praise for Ship of Lost Souls:
“Delaney reaches into some of the most classic themes and adventures to create a perfect and exciting parable for modern times... her placing of children in charge of their own destiny amid a lawless society is highly appealing to pre-teens.” —Todd Kyle, CM Magazine
Check out Rachelle's website here!
Bookclub Extravaganza September 19 ~ 10am- 3pm ~ The Lyceum
We are open to accept any books you may want to donate to the Bookclub Extravaganza from 9am - 7pm any day between Sept.8th -14th . This event will gather all members of the Lyceum community, friends and neighbours to drink lemonade, share stories, enter contests and shop for books. The idea was born one night when the Bibliophiles (Grade 8 Bookclub) were complaining about the lack of space on their bookshelves at home for new books. (Most of these young people have been in Bookclub since kindergarten or grade one.) One student made a proposal that we organize a book exchange and before any of us realized it a full hour disappeared in discussing this possibility. The idea grew into a community fundraiser with the proposal that proceeds be split between a Lyceum scholarship and a local school library fund. The group decided that a small cover charge and the pricing of $1 per book would be enough to accomplish their goals. As you clean your rooms and  bookshelves before school starts, don’t throw out your old books. Instead, put them in a clearly marked box and drop them off at the Lyceum. We are accepting books for all ages, from early childhood to adult.
Congrats to the Wormers Bookclub for Raising $1,252.16 at the Bookclub Extravaganza!
This event gathered all members of the Lyceum community, friends and neighbours to drink lemonade, share stories, enter contests and shop for books at $1 a piece. Thank you to the community, authors and volunteers who contributed to our success!
Christina Leist Book Launch September 12 ~ 3pm ~ The Lyceum
We are pleased to announce the Lyceum will be hosting the launch of Christina Leist's first authored book, Jack the Bear. We welcome all Lyceum families and community members to attend this event. (There is no charge for this event. ) Christina is an established children's illustrator and we've had a longstanding relationship with her here at the Lyceum. In addition to painting our "Sock-Friendly Environment" sign, Christina has worked with our children to illustrate a poem which hangs near the entrance.
In the spirit of the Lyceum going greener, one thing we especially like about Christina's work is that she paints her images on recycled shopping bags. We are lucky to have one of her original Jack the Bear paintings at the Lyceum. "In this charming picture book, Jack the Bear contributes to world peace through the simple gesture of a smile. This special book should should be in every home where young children and youthful spirits reside." - Christianne Hayward
Summer Dream Literary Arts Festival Saturday, August 22nd ~ 5:50pm ~ Lumbermen's Arch in Stanley Park
The Lyceum will be doing a short open mic at The
Summer Dream Literary Arts Festival. Watch for us
on the Granville Stage at Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley
Park, Saturday, August 22 at 5:50 pm. As part of this festival Evelyn Lau, S.R. Duncan,
Christine Leclerc and Jen Currin will be hosting
various writing, publishing and literary workshops at the
Lyceum on Sunday, August 23, and Saturday, August 29th.
Michael Reinhart Concert
May 18th ~ 7pm ~ The Lyceum
"Michael Reinhart is a virtuosic finger-style guitarist, improviser & composer of dozens of instrumental songs, as well as several scores for contemporary dance, theatre & film. These days he works primarily as a singer-songwriter, crafting an original & unique sort of urban folk song; music that combines elements of folk, jazz, world, blues & even rap."
-- taken from Michael Reinhart's web site
Download the flyer (PDF)
Spring Book Hatching
May 2nd, Vancouver Public Library Downtown in the Alice McKay Room
Spring book hatching 2009 was especially fun as we had a CWILL Bingo Game. Over 16 attendees with brand new books and first hand conversations with at least 5 CWILL authors/illustrators.
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Fall Book Harvest
October 5th, Vancouver Public Library Downtown in the Alice McKay Room
Twice per year, Children's Writers and Illustrators of BC (CWILL) puts on this fun-filled extravaganza for the general public as an opportunity to introduce children and teens to their newest books. Thirty B.C. authors and illustrators create interesting tables and fun activities to share with their readers. The Lyceum staff are very excited about this event as many of these authors/illustrators have visited the Lyceum over the past year. It is well known that CWILL and the Lyceum grab every opportunity to team up in the pursuit of bringing authors and readers together. We hope you will take the time to attend this event and visit the Lyceum table while you're there.
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