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 […]

Gain a deeper understanding of the music you love through insightful lectures by entertaining and knowledgeable speakers, stimulating discussions and some great on-screen performances. Join us online as we explore the spectacular rise of opera in 17th-century Europe. Nicolas Krusek will discuss some works that have stood the test of time, alongside others that were […]

Scrolling through social media, reading your favourite magazine, or visiting popular websites exposes you to endless information about nutrition and health — most of which is incorrect. Join Registered Dietitian and Health Coach, Jess Pirnak, to learn some of the common nutrition myths out there and which myths are actually worth following! Jess Pirnak is […]

This program is offered through Vancouver Public Library's Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre in partnership with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and WelcomeBC. Are you exploring careers or looking for a job? Want to know how to find unadvertised jobs and access the hidden job market? This workshop introduces you to extensive job and career resources. Everyone is welcome. Note that […]

Calling all puzzle lovers! Its time to break out your creativity and make your mark! Work in teams to figure out clues and solve problems to break out of a virtual escape room based on The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds (and have lots of fun along the way). For this virtual program, we'll be […]

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 Wednesday sessions on September 9, 16, 23, and 30. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join sessions on Fridays or Saturdays. What you’ll […]

Use digital media platforms to create videos, images, and so much more. Learn how to create social media posts and other marketing materials with Canva, a free online tool. 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 […]

Please note: This is a repeat of the Escape Room program that ran on Tuesday, September 29. Please only register for one. Calling all puzzle lovers! Its time to break out your creativity and make your mark! Work in teams to figure out clues and solve problems to break out of a virtual escape room based on […]

Learn a new language online with your WVML card! 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 a WVML card or any library card with access to […]

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 […]

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

We offer non-partisan civic programs that help our citizens stay informed and engaged. Since the Province declared a state of emergency on March 17, our economy, health care, educational institutions, and leisure pursuits have all been radically disrupted. What are the impacts of these changes to our community? Join us for stimulating, interactive discussion in […]

Laurelle Oldford-Down, landscape designer, horticulturalist, and apple tree aficionado will share the history and how-tos of growing apples. 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. What you’ll need: A computer with speakers (or headphones) or your […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Learn about options available for how your online information and digital assets (photographs, social media accounts, digital music, etc.) can be safely managed after you're gone. 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 […]

Learn the very basics of MS Word so you can create letters, lists, and more. 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.

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; […]

Use Scratch to create your very own superhero! Create your own avatar and use code to make it fly. No previous coding experience required. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You can find instructions and activities in this handout: Code a Superhero - handout Adult caregivers are encouraged to stay […]

Use block coding to create a fun, interactive chase game using Makecode Arcade. No previous coding experience required.   Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You can find instructions and activities in this handout: Code a Chase Game - Handout What you'll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam […]