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 […]

Preschoolers and their adults are invited to an engaging half hour of stories, enquiry and play. Pre-K listen, wonder, talk + play is a series that runs on Tuesdays, from October 20 – November 24. Register for one session or all six!   What you'll need: A computer/smartphone/tablet with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for […]

If you have no previous knowledge of Mandarin, and would like to learn a few essential phrases for socializing and travel, this 6-week course is for you! We'll cover basic PinYin phonetics. For this virtual program we'll be using Zoom. We will use the "waiting room" feature on Zoom to let participants into the program […]

Curious about podcasts? Take a tour of the most popular podcasts and learn how you can access this free form of entertainment. 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 […]

Connect and socialize with other kids, do fun activities, join interactive discussions, and share exciting reads. Kids' Club is a series that runs on Tuesdays, from October 20 – November 24. Register for one session or all six! What you'll need: A computer/smartphone/tablet with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom. 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 […]

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. Caregivers must stay and participate with their children on Zoom. This program is part of a series that runs Wednesdays, October […]

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 October 7, 14, 21, and 28. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; […]

Sign up for a 30-minute appointment via Zoom or over the phone to receive individualized help using iPads, Androids, and other mobile devices. Priority will be given to those who have not already booked a Device Clinic within the same month. Please contact us through LibraryConnect at 604.925.7400 or tech@westvanlibrary.ca to make an appointment.

Learn how to summarize, analyze, explore, and present your data using pivot tables in Excel. 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 and some familiarity with Excel.

Climate change is causing lasting and devastating problems for our world right now. As a hub for information and community-building, the Library is a critical part of the response to this emergency. Climate Future is a community-driven initiative to share knowledge, inspire action and—collectively—change the world for the better by reducing local emissions. Join us for an […]

Use augmented reality to capture your thoughts and emotions while listening to the music you love! Choose from a list of music provided by the instructor, or create something for your favourite piece of music. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You can find instructions and activities in this […]

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 […]

We miss the babies! Join us for a virtual, Babytime with Youth Librarian Lise and a chance to connect with other parents and caregivers in the community. All are welcome, even if you’ve never attended an in-person Babytime at our library before. Is your baby sleeping? Still join us! Is your baby cranky? No problem! We […]

Learn how to stay safe and secure in the online environment, from creating strong passwords to recognizing sophisticated scams. 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.

Ready to read a longer novel? Join our ESL book club for advanced readers.

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 […]

Do you believe in ghosts? Join Joel A. Sutherland, the award-winning author of the Haunted Canada series, for a virtual event filled with storytelling, history and humour. Joel will share some of his research and favourite spine-tingling stories, including some set right here in the Lower Mainland. This event will appeal to readers and history […]

To help us celebrate the spookiest time of year, acclaimed author JJ Lee presents this two-part workshop on how to compose a scary short story. Part One will teach you how to send shivers down your readers' spines, from premises and setup structures to types of spirits and paranormal phenomena. In Part Two, you will […]

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 […]

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 October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and […]

This concert is made possible thanks to a generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation. We're so excited to continue sharing music virtually, for all ages —LIVE in your living room! This one hour concert, showcasing the Slocan Ramblers' unique blend of […]

Please note: This is a repeat of the Escape Room program that ran on Friday, October 23. Please only register for one. Calling all puzzle lovers! A strange genetic mutation has lead to a zombie outbreak. You and a group of leading scientists are the last hope. Work together to figure out clues and solve problems to […]

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 October 3, 17, 24, and 31. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; […]

Looking for cloud-based storage for your digital files? In this program you will learn how to navigate Google Drive’s homepage, upload files, and share files with others. 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 […]

Use Canva.com to design your very own bookmark by using some boo-tifully spooky images. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You can find instructions and activities in this handout: Spooky Boo-kmark Design - Handout Adult caregivers are encouraged to participate, especially with younger children. What you'll need: A computer with […]