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Connect with the Youth Department
Our hours are:
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday
You can call our Youth Information Desk during open hours at 604.925.7408 or send us an email. We can help you access digital materials, recommend the best kids books—and much more!
Sign up for a Library card online
You can sign up for a WVML card online.
School District 45 students and staff who live outside of West Vancouver need a special code on their account that tells us that they attend or work at a West Vancouver school (we likely put this code on when you signed up for your card—if you can access one of the resources below, you’re set!).
If your WVML card doesn’t work to access the resources below, or you don’t know your PIN, contact us. We’ll help you!
Upcoming Kids' Programs
West Vancouver School DPAC Inclusion Resources Hub & Reading Challenge
our most popular online resources for students
We’ve compiled all of our digital resources for kids below. These are on par with online paid subscriptions like Amazon, Audible and other services. Your WVML card and PIN will let you sign up for a free account!
Improve your grades and learn faster and smarter with Solaro. Specifically designed for grade 3 – 12 students in BC, Solaro combines online tutorials in math, science and English with study guides, customizable flash cards and interactive practice questions. You can also track your progress as you go.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only
Our largest collection of ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines. Search for, check out, and download titles through our catalogue or the OverDrive website. Using a tablet or phone? Get the Libby by OverDrive app, find West Vancouver Memorial Library, and enter your barcode/PIN to log in. For more information visit or call the Help Desk.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
New to Libby (Library2Go)? View a tutorial.
Stream a quality collection of kids' movies, TV series and storytimes. There is also great math, science and language learning content.
New to Kanopy? View a tutorial.
Download the app: iOS | Android
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only
Listen and read along with some of your favourite picture books by the likes of Robert Munsch, Kate DiCamillo, Doreen Cronin and many more. Compatible with iPhone and iPad. The "Language Learning" section includes some books in Spanish and French.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
Creativebug is your go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. Enjoy HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting, baking and more!
New to Creativebug? View a tutorial.
Download the app for Apple or Android.
*App users must first create a personal account using the browser version
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
A collection of French language ebooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers. It includes popular genre fiction, bestsellers, non-fiction, and more. There are titles for adults, teens, and kids.
Une collection de livres numériques et audionumériques pour tous les âges en langue française provenant de maisons d’éditions canadiennes et internationales. La collection comprend la fiction de genre populaire, les best-sellers, la non-fiction et plus encore.
West Vancouver Memorial Library recognizes the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on French-language Services.
WVML reconnait le soutien financier de la province de la Colombie-Britannique et du gouvernement du Canada par le biais de l’Entente Canada-Colombie-Britannique relative aux services en francais.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
Click here for tutorials on how to use Bibliothèque numérique (Cantook Station).
Download the app: iOS | Android
*User will be asked to provide an email address for notifications when checking out their first book.