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Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play 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.
6 events,
Movie Evening: Short Film Pride Selections
Movie Evening: Short Film Pride Selections
Join us for a special screening of five short films beautifully capturing the diverse and vibrant experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Canada. Into Light - NFB (19 min) When a child reveals who they truly are on the inside, how does a parent set aside their own expectations to help them become their most […]
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babies have incredible brains and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect with other families in the community. Children must be accompanied by a […]
Escape Room: Caught in the Code | Grades 5-6
Escape Room: Caught in the Code | Grades 5-6
We are caught in an infinite loop! Someone has rewritten the Library's code, and we are stuck. We will continue having the same day over and over unless we can find the correct code to debug the system. Participants will have to work with their team to find clues, solve puzzles, and use their tech […]
1 event,
Family Storytime | All Age
Family Storytime | All Age
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
1 event,
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.
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2 events,
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.
Escape Room: Caught in the Code | Grades 5-6
Escape Room: Caught in the Code | Grades 5-6
Someone rewrote the library's code, trapping us in an infinite loop. We'll keep repeating the same day until we find the correct code to debug the system. Participants will have to work with their team to find clues, solve puzzles, and use their tech smarts to crack the code before time runs out and we're […]
1 event,
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play 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.
6 events,
Adult Summer Reading Club: Book Chat
Adult Summer Reading Club: Book Chat
Join us to explore all things literary in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This book chat isn't about dissecting a single book; it's gathering for people who love reading! At each session, we'll discuss what we're currently reading, share recommendations, and exchange thoughts on our favourite authors and genres. It's a fantastic opportunity to expand […]
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babies have incredible brains and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect with other families in the community. Children must be accompanied by a […]
Save the (Minecraft) World! | Grades 5-6
Save the (Minecraft) World! | Grades 5-6
A forest fire threatens a village and needs you to code a solution! Join us in The Lab to learn some basic coding skills and explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help us save the planet while playing Minecraft! NOTE: This program will REPEAT on August 22. Please only register for one of the two […]
2 events,
Family Storytime | All Age
Family Storytime | All Age
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Paws 4 Stories | Ages 6-12
Paws 4 Stories | Ages 6-12
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
3 events,
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.
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Welcome to Connect with Confidence: Android Edition! Join our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for Android mobile devices. Bring your Android device and an idea of what you want to accomplish. Collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your Android device in a classroom setting! We will […]
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 […]
3 events,
Family Escape Room: The Dot Vinci Code | Ages 7+ with Caregivers
Family Escape Room: The Dot Vinci Code | Ages 7+ with Caregivers
The famed Metropolitan Museum of Art has a travelling exhibition in West Vancouver! It features famous artworks from well-known artists worldwide. Art is an incredible way to tell a story, make a statement, and express oneself. Let's travel through this museum exhibit together and see if we can unlock the creativity within all of us! […]
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting! We […]
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 […]
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2 events,
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.
Recording Studio Orientation
Recording Studio Orientation
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must attend one orientation session to use the studio. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms of use, how to care for equipment, booking procedures, and an overview of the studio’s capabilities and limitations.
4 events,
Mac Basics [Virtual]
Mac Basics [Virtual]
Discover baseline technical skills for Mac computing, including using common and specialized technologies, software, and platforms. This is a virtual session that you can attend from the comfort of your own Mac computer.
Star Wars Fun with SimBirx™ | Grades 4-5
Star Wars Fun with SimBirx™ | Grades 4-5
Come to The Lab and build intricate Star Wars characters in a pixel art style using SimBrix.
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play 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.
4 events,
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babies have incredible brains and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect with other families in the community. Children must be accompanied by a […]
Robot Build and Play with VEX | Grades 5-6
Robot Build and Play with VEX | Grades 5-6
Calling all engineers, join us in The Lab for an action-packed STEAM building fun class where participants will design, build, and code their own robots! Registration is required and opens July 1, 10 a.m. If you are registering more than one child, please register each one separately.
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 […]
2 events,
Family Storytime | All Age
Family Storytime | All Age
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Paws 4 Stories | Age 6-12
Paws 4 Stories | Age 6-12
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
3 events,
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.
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Welcome to Connect with Confidence: Android Edition! Join our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for Android mobile devices. Bring your Android device and an idea of what you want to accomplish. Collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your Android device in a classroom setting! We will […]
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 […]
2 events,
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting! We […]
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 […]
0 events,
2 events,
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.
Intro to Beat Making | Grades 6-7
Intro to Beat Making | Grades 6-7
Calling all aspiring hip-hop music producers! Learn to make cool beats using the power of MIDI and Ableton Live software.
3 events,
Ocean Design Lab | Ages 10-12
Ocean Design Lab | Ages 10-12
Join Sea Smart Schools and become a future ocean hero in this hands-on workshop. Learn how bottom trawling nets cause environmental damage, then redesign them by building and testing prototypes in a friendly competition. Climate change is causing lasting and devastating problems for our world right now. The Library is critical to responding to this […]
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play 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.
Drone Simulator Fun | Grades 5-6
Drone Simulator Fun | Grades 5-6
Play our new drone simulator software using a special drone controller. Learn the basics of drone flight and practice navigating a variety of drone models through challenging obstacle courses.
5 events,
Adult Summer Reading Club: Book Chat
Adult Summer Reading Club: Book Chat
Join us to explore all things literary in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This book chat isn't about dissecting a single book; it's gathering for people who love reading! At each session, we'll discuss what we're currently reading, share recommendations, and exchange thoughts on our favourite authors and genres. It's a fantastic opportunity to expand […]
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babies have incredible brains and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect with other families in the community. Children must be accompanied by a […]
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 […]
2 events,
Family Storytime | All Age
Family Storytime | All Age
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Paws 4 Stories | Ages 6-12
Paws 4 Stories | Ages 6-12
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
3 events,
Will’s Jams Outdoor Concert | All Ages
Will’s Jams Outdoor Concert | All Ages
Sing and dance away your Saturday with Will's Jams on Swáy̓wi Temíxw (Rooftop Patio)! Will Stroet of Will's Jams is a JUNO-nominated musician, nationally recognized educator and former CBC Kids TV star. His high-energy rock-pop music in English and French is full of witty wordplay and sing-along choruses, inspiring kids to be active, creative, caring […]
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Welcome to Connect with Confidence: Android Edition! Join our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for Android mobile devices. Bring along your Android device and an idea of what you want to accomplish. Collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your Android device in a classroom setting! We […]
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 […]
2 events,
Robot Build and Play with VEX | Grades 3-4
Robot Build and Play with VEX | Grades 3-4
Calling all engineers, join us in The Lab for an action-packed class of STEAM building fun, where participants will design, build, and code their own robots! Registration is required and opens July 1, 10 a.m. If you are registering more than one child, please register each one separately.
Cooking from the Garden with Bri Beaudoin: How to Quick Pickle Any Vegetable
Cooking from the Garden with Bri Beaudoin: How to Quick Pickle Any Vegetable
Learn how to quick pickle with cookbook author Bri Beaudoin. You'll learn to make brines, choose veggies, use pickled veggies in cooking, and get storage tips. Quick pickling is an easy process that doesn't require canning and is perfect for seasonal produce like cucumbers, carrots, and radishes. Event information Registration is required We will meet […]
1 event,
Library Bound Tea Social
Library Bound Tea Social
Are you unable to get to the Library by yourself? Are you looking for a fun outing? Hop onto our shuttle bus and join us on the fourth Monday of the month for a Tea Social at the Library! You'll connect with new friends, participate in fun activities, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and more. Transportation […]
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1 event,
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play 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.
1 event,
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babies have incredible brains and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect with other families in the community. Children must be accompanied by a […]
2 events,
Family Storytime | All Age
Family Storytime | All Age
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Paws 4 Stories | Ages 6-12
Paws 4 Stories | Ages 6-12
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
1 event,
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.
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