The Library will be open on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.
The Library will be open on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.
Explore the sidewalks, beaches, and charming corners of West Vancouver through the eyes of celebrated artist and illustrator Emma FitzGerald. Having spent most of her childhood in West Vancouver, FitzGerald developed a deep appreciation for art during her painting classes at the Silk Purse Arts Centre and her visits to the West Vancouver Library. Renowned […]
Join us for a half-hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! A parent or caregiver must accompany all children. Drop in—no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Welcome to Connect with Confidence: Voice Assistant Practice Session, one of our small group learning sessions. In this session, we will focus on Voice Assistants. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how to harness the power of voice commands to enhance your daily life. Learn to access apps, send texts, make calls, check the weather, […]
Are you curious about coding? We’ll get you started with this gentle, hands-on introduction. In this class, you’ll work on projects, including how to make a password generator. Part I: Hello World! - Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Part II: Code a Password Generator - Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m. - 7:30 […]
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Join Registered Dietitian & Health Coach, Jess Pirnak, to learn some of the common nutrition myths out there and which myths are actually worth following! Jess is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Wellness Coach. Currently, she's the lead dietitian at LifestyleRx, a precision lifestyle medical practice, the in-house dietitian advisor for the BC Canadian Celiac […]
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
The West Vancouver Memorial Library Board meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Wednesday of every month. Click here to view the 2025 meeting schedule, agenda, and minutes. Organizations and delegations are invited to make a presentations at Library Board meetings. Please call Shannon Dale at 604.925.7410 to confirm dates […]
This is a program for 12 to 23-month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggly, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join us on Thursday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
Babies have incredible brains, and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. A program for our youngest Library lovers (0 – 12 months old), Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect […]
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
Join us for a discussion group on current affairs in French. Rejoignez-nous pour un groupe de discussion sur l’actualité en français. This program is created for participants with an intermediate or advanced level of French. To engage fully with the materials, participants should be able to read, listen, and understand French independently. Participants are encouraged […]
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help! Sign up for an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
Do you want to start posting videos but don’t know where to begin? Join us in The Lab to learn the basics of using YouTube Studio to publish your videos! Registration is required and opens on April 1 at 10 a.m.
Join us for a storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for 3 – 5-year-olds. Children who have positive, fun experiences with language and books when they are young have an advantage when starting school. Research shows that five simple activities can help your child get ready to read and we focus on […]
English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event. Participants are asked to arrive on time. Note: There will not be a session on March 21, April 11 and April 18. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the […]
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. This program runs Fridays from April 25 to June 20. No session on Friday, May 16th. Children should be able […]
Bonjour is a drop-in French conversation group created to help French speakers practise their everyday French conversation skills with fellow language enthusiasts. You will work in pairs and small groups (divided by levels) to discuss a weekly topic. Additionally, French books and articles will be provided to help with your comprehension and reading skills. All […]
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
Learn the basics of file management in Windows. This class will cover creating, moving, and copying files, creating and managing folders, and transferring files to USB drives. Basic computer experience or completion of our Computer Essentials I class is required. After this class, you will be able to: Identify the different drives on a computer Recognize different types […]
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Welcome to Connect with Confidence: Android Edition! Join our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for Android mobile devices. Bring your Android device and an idea of what you want to accomplish. Collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your Android device in a classroom setting! We will […]
Kids and adults will learn a bit about Pablo Picasso's iconic cubist style before making their own collage. All supplies will be provided. Caregivers must stay and participate with children under the age of 10. Please submit one registration for each child. Adults coming with children do not need to register. Registration opens on April […]
Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos! Join us in The Lab as we explore using iPads to create digital art. This program is being offered in two 40-minute time slots. Please register for only one time slot. Time Slot 1: 3-3:40 p.m. Time Slot 2: 3:50-4:30 p.m. Registration is required and opens on April 1, […]
During this one-hour program with teen volunteers, children will play literacy games and practise reading skills. Children must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for this program. Book Buddies runs on Saturdays, May 3 - 24. Kids must be able to attend all sessions. REGISTER HERE STARTING APRIL 1!
Join celebrated author and illustrator, Emma FitzGerald (Hand Drawn Vancouver, Hand Drawn Halifax) for a creative sketching workshop. You will receive instruction and feedback, learning how to sketch with pen and use watercolour to translate what you see on location into playful works of art. All supplies will be provided. This program is intended for […]
Now that you can book the Recording Studio, it's time to learn how to use it and make the most of your studio time. This 90-minute crash course will cover essential recording knowledge and how to use the Focusrite 18i8 audio interface and software. Registration is required and opens on April 1 at 10 a.m.