Messages of Support for North Vancouver District Public Library

March 28, 2021

Following a police incident at the North Vancouver District Public Library’s Lynn Valley Library on Saturday, March 27, many leaders in the Canadian library and political community have expressed their support for NVDPL staff and others affacted by the incident.

This afternoon a police incident took place outside the Lynn Valley Library’s entrance. We are thinking of everyone affected by this terrible situation, both victims and their families. 1/2 https://t.co/5UZy5j76Tv

— North Vancouver District Public Library (@nvdpl) March 27, 2021

All library staff and volunteers are safe and are grateful for the quick action of the first responders. The library will remain closed until further notice. 2/2

— North Vancouver District Public Library (@nvdpl) March 27, 2021

Justin Trudeau | Prime Minister of Canada

My heart is in North Vancouver tonight. To everyone affected by this violent incident in Lynn Valley, know that all Canadians are keeping you in our thoughts and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. https://t.co/8Q32wuOlTk

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 28, 2021

Mes pensées sont avec Vancouver Nord ce soir. À tous ceux qui sont touchés par l’incident violent qui s’est produit à Lynn Valley, sachez que tous les Canadiens pensent à vous et souhaitent un prompt rétablissement aux personnes blessées. https://t.co/8Q32wuOlTk

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) 28 mars 2021

John Horgan | Premier of British Columbia

Devastated by the news of the attack in North Vancouver. To the victims and their families, all of BC is with you and the North Van community tonight. https://t.co/0E84t4JHb5

— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) March 28, 2021

Leslie Weir | Librarian and Archivist of Canada

My thoughts are with all those affected by this horrific event that took place in and around the Lynn Valley Main Library in North Vancouver yesterday. We are thankful that dear colleagues at NVDPL and their volunteers are safe and for the quick action of the first responders. https://t.co/XfMdLnDhZE

— Leslie Weir (@Leslie_Weir) March 28, 2021

Mes pensées vont aux personnes touchées par l’horrible événement qui s’est produit hier à la bibliothèque de Lynn Valley. Nous sommes reconnaissants que nos chers collègues de la NVDPL et leurs bénévoles soient sains et saufs et pour l’action rapide des premiers intervenants. https://t.co/021wxbemEe

— Leslie Weir (@Leslie_Weir) 28 mars 2021

Library and Archives Canada

Our thoughts are with the staff at the @nvdpl library and all those affected by this tragic incident. https://t.co/mPkX99Suea

— LibraryArchivesCanada (@LibraryArchives) March 28, 2021

Nos pensées vont au personnel de la bibliothèque @nvdpl ainsi qu’à toutes les personnes touchées par ce tragique incident. https://t.co/uIvHFNB3Ok

— BiblioArchivesCanada (@BiblioArchives) 28 mars 2021

British Columbia Library Association (BCLA)

To @jjvandyk, the staff @nvdpl, library patrons, and neighbourhood merchants, please know that our thoughts are with you. We hope you find peace with each new day and the strength to continue what libraries do best – serve our communities without reservation or fear.

— BCLA (@bclaconnect) March 29, 2021

British Columbia Library Trustees Association (BCLTA)

We send peace and strength to our friends & colleagues @nvdpl and to all those affected by this tragic event at the Lynn Valley Public Library.

— BCLTA (@BCLTA) March 28, 2021

University of British Columbia, School of Information

Atlantic Provinces Library Association (APLA)

Our thoughts are with the staff @nvdpl library and our sincere condolences to the victims and everyone affected by this act of violence.

— APLA (@APLAcontact) March 29, 2021

Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC)

CULC/CBUC libraries are thinking of those killed and injured during the horrific and senseless attack in and around the Lynn Valley Library of @nvdpl. We stand united in building safe and welcoming places for our communities.

— Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC/CBUC) (@culc_cbuc) March 28, 2021

Ontario Library Association (OLA)

Our thoughts and hearts are with our library colleagues and the community of @nvdpl https://t.co/zicVTWn4sb

— OLA (@ONLibraryAssoc) March 29, 2021

Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA)

SLA sends a message of support to all those affected by the violent incident at the Lynn Valley Public Library in North Vancouver. We recognize the dedication of library workers in providing safe, welcoming spaces for communities. Our thoughts are with you at this tragic time.

— Saskatchewan Library Association (@SKLibrary) March 30, 2021

University of Ottawa, School of Information Studies

Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, the staff, and community of the North Vancouver Public Library as they come to grips with this tragedy today and in weeks to come.

— uOttawa ÉSIS (@UO_ESIS) March 28, 2021

Nos pensées vont aux victimes, à leurs familles, au personnel et à la communauté de la bibliothèque publique de North Vancouver, qui doivent faire face à cette tragédie aujourd’hui et dans les semaines à venir.

— uOttawa ÉSIS (@UO_ESIS) 28 mars 2021

Jonathan Wilkinson | Member of Parliament for North Vancouver

I issued the following statement on this afternoon’s horrific incident at the Lynn Valley Public Library. // J’ai fait la déclaration suivante sur l’horrible incident survenu cet après-midi à la bibliothèque publique de Lynn Valley. pic.twitter.com/56sVDEiCXy

— Jonathan Wilkinson 🇨🇦 (@JonathanWNV) March 27, 2021

Harjit Sajjan | Member of Parliament for Vancouver South

Libraries are serene places in our neighbourhoods. This act of violence has left all of us shaken.

British Columbians & Canadians are thinking of the North Shore community. https://t.co/GsDELiiB6H

— Harjit Sajjan (@HarjitSajjan) March 28, 2021