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 […]

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

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 […]

Come up with a short story or use one of your favorites that you already know. Then create a 3D environment using CoSpaces to tell your story. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom; your smartphone or […]

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 […]

January 28 – Financial Literacy for Newcomers – Part 1: Introduction to Basic Banking February 4 – Financial Literacy for Newcomers – Part 2: Personal Lending In the first session on January 28, presenter Danielle Segur will introduce the basics of banking. Topics will include how to choose the right bank account for your needs, different […]

Learn the basics of using WhatsApp on your mobile devices (smart phones and tablets) through guided instruction. 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 (or headphones) or your smartphone or tablet.

This program is a repeat of the one on Saturday, January 30th. Please only register for one. Calling all puzzle lovers! Its time to break out your creativity and make your mark! Work together to figure out clues and solve problems to break out of a virtual escape room based  The Dot by Peter H. […]

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. You will earn volunteer hours for attending. Everyone is welcome. For this virtual program, we'll be using Zoom. We will use the “waiting room” feature on […]

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 […]

Flex your Dog man muscles as we challenge your knowledge of the first three books in the series: Dog Man, Unleashed, and A Tale of Two Kitties. For this virtual program, we'll be using Zoom. We will use the “waiting room” feature on Zoom to let participants into the program one by one to keep things […]

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 […]

Solaro combines online tutorials in math, science and English with study guides, customizable flash cards and interactive practice questions, aimed for grade 3 - 12 students in BC. Learn how you can help your child or student make the most out of this database! For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will email you […]

Learn to code a story generator using Python. We will be using trinket.io in this class Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You can find instructions and activities in this handout: Code a Story Generator with Python - Handout What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam […]

Blackout poetry is made by blacking out parts of an existing text, so that only some words remain visible. The visible words create a poem. In this class you'll use Google Docs to create your own poetry. A Google account is required. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You can […]

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. […]

This program is a repeat of the one on Thursday, January 28. Please only register for one.  Calling all puzzle lovers! Its time to break out your creativity and make your mark! Work together to figure out clues and solve problems to break out of a virtual escape room based on The Dot by Peter […]