Events Calendar

Join us on Instagram Live for Storytime with our Youth librarians! No registration is required—anyone can tune in using the Instagram app on their smartphone or tablet. Just search for the westvanlibrary profile on Instagram and click on our profile picture (the Library logo). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

Ready to read a longer novel? Join our ESL book club for advanced readers. In this session we will be reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. What you will need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom; or your smartphone/tablet. An email address is […]

Join us on Instagram Live for Storytime with our Youth librarians! No registration is required—anyone can tune in using the Instagram app on their smartphone or tablet. Just search for the westvanlibrary profile on Instagram and click on our profile picture (the Library logo). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Wednesday sessions on January 6, 13, 20, and 27. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Fridays and Saturdays in January. What […]

Learn how you can access free books, movies, music and courses online with your Library card! Take a tour of all of the fantastic digital resources you have access to. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will email you the Zoom link 24 hours in advance of the program. What you’ll need: A […]

Put on your chef’s hat and join our monthly Cookbook Club! This is your chance to test out different cookbooks, share your favorite recipes and cooking adventures, and make new friends along the way! How to participate: Register using the form below. Select a cookbook of your choice from our vast collection (online or print). […]

This is a repeat of a program offered in Fall 2020. If you took it then, you already know it all! Please leave the spot open for someone else. Create a beautiful snowflake using code. No previous coding experience required. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You will receive and […]

Join us on Instagram Live for Storytime with our Youth librarians! No registration is required—anyone can tune in using the Instagram app on their smartphone or tablet. Just search for the westvanlibrary profile on Instagram and click on our profile picture (the Library logo). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

Open to all high school students, TAG is the Teen Advisory Group that meets once a month to discuss teen collections and programming as well as everyday issues affecting teens. Everyone is welcome. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will use the “waiting room” feature on Zoom to let participants into the program […]

Create and share your own comic strips with Canva's simple online comic strips maker. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. We will send you instructions at least 24 hours before the program. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom. A free Canva account and a free Zoom account. […]

Join us on Instagram Live for Storytime with our Youth librarians! No registration is required—anyone can tune in using the Instagram app on their smartphone or tablet. Just search for the westvanlibrary profile on Instagram and click on our profile picture (the Library logo). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Friday sessions on January 8, 15, 22, and 29. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Wednesdays and Saturdays in January. What […]

Join Reema Faris for a monthly discussion on topical social issues. This month's topic: A new year. What are your expectations for 2021? For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. What you’ll need: A computer/smartphone/tablet with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom. An email address is required for registration. We will email you the Zoom link […]

Sign up for a 30-minute appointment via Zoom or over the phone to receive individualized help using iPads, Androids, and other mobile devices.

Learn how to access ebooks and audiobooks on your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) using the free Libby by OverDrive app. Get ready to start reading and listening! For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will email you the Zoom link 24 hours in advance of the program. What you’ll need: A computer with speakers […]

Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Saturday sessions on January 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Wednesdays and Fridays in January. […]

Use Scratch to create your very own comic! No previous coding experience required. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. We will send your instructions at least 24 hours in advance. Please plan for an adult to stay online and participate with younger kids for the whole program. What you’ll need: A […]