Week of Events
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
The West Vancouver Memorial Library has partnered with the West Vancouver Art Museum to showcase a selection of 2D and 3D works by high school students from Rockridge Secondary School, taught by Art and Design Teacher Carrie Lehman. Rockridge’s creativity is also shown in its 2023 yearbook, which was fully designed by its student body. […]
Tech Talk: Operating Systems Beyond Apple, Microsoft, and Google
Tech Talk: Operating Systems Beyond Apple, Microsoft, and Google
Bring your curiosity and learn about lesser-known operating systems beyond Microsoft, Apple, and Google. Join computing expert Dethe Elza to explore Linux and other options, switch, and find support. Discover the history of operating systems and what they are, and learn about some cool niche examples. Bio - Dethe studied operating systems and networking at […]
Tales for Twos | 2 Year Olds
Tales for Twos | 2 Year Olds
Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
Excel Essentials: Charts
Excel Essentials: Charts
This Excel Essentials class will teach you how to create simple and complex formulas, work with relative and absolute values, and more. Register for each Excel Essentials program you wish to attend individually: Getting Started - Tuesday, May 7 Formulas - Tuesday, May 21 Pivot Tables - Tuesday, May 28
Podcasting 101: Getting Your Podcast Out There
Podcasting 101: Getting Your Podcast Out There
Do you have a great podcast idea? Are you unsure how to turn it into a reality? This session will outline everything you need to know about the business of podcasting, from the different software and resources available to developing your distinctive podcast style to marketing and distribution. This is part one of a two-part […]
Current Affairs in French!
Current Affairs in French!
Join us for a discussion group on current affairs in French. Discussion topics are planned and given to the participants before the session. The issues are created for participants with an intermediate or advanced level of French. To engage fully with the materials, participants should be able to read, listen, and understand French independently. Participants […]
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
The West Vancouver Memorial Library Board meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Wednesday of every month. Click here to view the 2024 meeting schedule, agenda, and minutes. Organizations and delegations are invited to make a presentations at Library Board meetings. Please call Shannon Dale at 604.925.7410 to confirm […]
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
A program for 12 – 23 month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggly, crawling, and walking little ones, this program is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth-12 Months
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth-12 Months
Babies have incredible brains, and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. A program for our youngest library lovers (0 – 12 months old), Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. This is also a great way to connect […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join us on Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam, or […]
Reading Circle: Races by Valerie Jerome
Reading Circle: Races by Valerie Jerome
Join us for a facilitated discussion of Valerie Jerome's memoir Races: The Trials & Triumphs of Canada's Fastest Family. Her memoir sheds light on the racial trauma her family endured while racing and growing up Black in Canada. This session will allow you to engage with compelling ideas and themes while also connecting with your […]
Device Clinic
Device Clinic
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment, and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
Farsi Poetry Night: A Review of Ghazals during the Return Era
Farsi Poetry Night: A Review of Ghazals during the Return Era
Gather to recite and discuss Ghazals during the return era. شعر دوره بازگشت بر خلاف تمام ادوار گذشته که در ایران همیشه شعر فارسی در اوج بود در قرن ۱۶ و ۱۷ میلادی رشد و شکوفایی چشمگیری برای شعر فارسی در این دوره دیده نمی شود . ما در این جلسه به علل این رکود […]
Escape Room: The Mummy’s Curse | Grades 5-7
Escape Room: The Mummy’s Curse | Grades 5-7
You and your fellow archeologists are trapped in an ancient burial chamber. Inside, you find a mysterious box that holds the secret of how to escape. Work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and break the Mummy’s Curse.
English Corner
English Corner
English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event. Participants are asked to arrive on time. Note: There will not be a session on Friday, March 29 or Friday, April 19. The Baha’i Community of West Vancouver facilitates it in partnership with the […]
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance and instruments. This is a sampler class for young children to develop very basic music skills that may serve them in future music classes. This class runs every Friday from April 19 – June 7. Children must be able to attend all eight sessions.
Bonjour!
Bonjour!
Bonjour is a drop-in French conversation group created to help French speakers in West Vancouver practise their everyday French conversation skills with fellow language enthusiasts. You will work in pairs and small groups (divided by levels) to discuss a weekly topic. Additionally, French books and articles will be provided to help with your comprehension and […]
Movie Matinee: Migration | All Ages
Movie Matinee: Migration | All Ages
A family of ducks try to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime. BC Film Rating: G (Parental Guidance) Run time: 1 hour 23 min Watch the Trailer Doors Open: 1:45 p.m. Drop-in. No registration required, but seats are limited. A parent or caregiver must accompany children under ten years […]
Computer Essentials III: Browsing and Searching the Internet
Computer Essentials III: Browsing and Searching the Internet
In this class, you’ll learn how to use a web browser program, search for websites, and use Google Maps. Basic computer experience, or completion of our Computer Essentials I class, is required. After this class, you will be able to: Identify an Internet Service Provider and ways to connect to the Internet Recognize commonly used […]
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.