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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 Issam Laradji to explore "agentic" AI, autonomous systems powered by large language models (LLMs) that make decisions and complete tasks with minimal human input. Discover how these intelligent agents revolutionize fields like software development, business processes, and personalized assistance. From coding and debugging to tailored customer support, agentic AI enhances productivity and quality. Learn […]
Learn new strategies and take part in friendly, non-competitive games with other kids at your level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this club is for those who want to learn, play and improve their chess skills. Registration is required. Kids must register for each Kids Chess Club session they would like to […]
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.
Learn how to use your WVML card to access O’Reilly’s digital platform and explore 50,000+ books, videos, playlists, audiobooks, and courses from top publishers in business and technology, covering data architecture, project management, coding, web design, machine learning, and more. Registration is required and opens on April 1 at 10 a.m.
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 […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
Mother’s Day celebrations are heartfelt and sincere, or are they performative? What does it mean to mother or to be a mother? Or is it really just all a matter of biology? Join moderator Reema Faris on the fourth Wednesday of the month to discuss topical social issues. Participants are from a wide range of backgrounds […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
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 […]
Discover the full potential of your Mac computer! Join us for an overview of Mac features, including keyboard shortcuts, preferences and settings, and navigating your Mac Operating System (MacOS)! This is a virtual session. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the session. Registration is required and opens on April 1, 2025 at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, a member of the Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club. Watch the trailer here. Doors open: 1:30 p.m. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Movie […]
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting! We […]
Are you creative and looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other teens online to design slides for the monitor in Room 14 using Canva. Open to all high school students. No graphic design experience is necessary.
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.
Learn a new language for free with the Mango App using your library card online!
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to thousands of online art and craft lessons? Explore knitting, crocheting, painting, jewellery-making, cooking, baking, and more with video courses designed and led by creative professionals on Creativebug. Registration is required and opens on May 1 at 10 a.m.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must attend one orientation session to use the studio. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms of use, how to care for equipment, booking procedures, and an overview of the studio’s capabilities and limitations. Registration is required and opens on May […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
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 – 23 months old), designed for pre-walking, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Attending is […]
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, June 5, 12, 19, and 26. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
Did you know that your WVML library card can access digital versions of current newspapers and magazines from all over the world in dozens of languages? Join us in The Lab to learn how to access, login, and explore PressReader to enjoy the best news on-demand from the comfort of your device. Registration is required […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert home movies and videos from analog to digital formats. No previous experience is needed, but learners should have intermediate computer knowledge to manage files and formats. Then, with these new skills, you can use the digitization equipment in our Community Computer Centre to work […]
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.
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world. This movie is rated PG. Watch the trailer here. Doors open: 1:30 p.m. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Movie […]
We invite you to join our Reconciliation Reading Circles, where we will explore Indigenous literature, both fiction and non-fiction, to broaden our understanding of reconciliation. This month, we will discuss katherena vermette's real ones. Each month, we will also look at sections of Bob Joseph's 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: […]
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
LinkedIn Learning is a valuable resource for online education. It covers almost every topic imaginable, and it is free for West Vancouver residents with your library card. This session will teach you how to access the platform, search for courses, and navigate the user interface. Registration is required and opens on May 1 at 10 […]
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to one of the world's largest online databases for genealogical research? Dive into historical censuses, voter lists, immigration documents, birth, marriage, and death records with Ancestry: Library Edition. Join us in The Lab to learn how to access, login, and explore Ancestry: Library Edition to […]
PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating presentations and creative documents. In this beginner workshop, you will learn how to create and design slides, add graphics, text and transitions, and control your presentation like a pro! Registration is required and opens on May 1 at 10 a.m.
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: iOS Settings Practice Session, one of our small group learning sessions. Our friendly staff will help you explore and demystify the Settings on your Apple iPad or iPhone. Join us in a relaxed, collaborative environment as we explore the ins and outs of the Settings app together. Bring your questions […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
Learn how to uUse your WVML library card to enjoy the world's premier classical music streaming service. Medici.tv is home to the classical music industry's largest video-on-demand catalogue, with over 4,000 concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master classes, and jazz programs available to stream in HD. Database Access Information: Only licensed for West Vancouver […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
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 – 23 months old), designed for pre-walking, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Attending is […]
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, June 5, 12, 19, and 26. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
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 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 […]
Join us for Arts in the Garden 2025, two days of art and music in our stunning rooftop garden, Swáy̓wi Temíxw. This peaceful garden invites visitors to reflect, recharge, and embrace the nurturing synergy between learning and nature. This is a free public garden. Saturday, June 14 Performing Artists: The Shorties, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Argel MDR, […]
Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert slides and photos from analog to digital formats. No specific digitization experience is needed, but learners should have intermediate computer knowledge to manage files and formats. Then, with these new skills, you can use the digitization equipment in our Community Computer Centre to work […]
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.
Join us for Arts in the Garden 2025, two days of art and music in our stunning rooftop garden, Swáy̓wi Temíxw. This peaceful garden invites visitors to reflect, recharge, and embrace the nurturing synergy between learning and nature. This is a free public garden. Saturday, June 14 Performing Artists: The Shorties, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Argel MDR, […]
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Since the 1970s, bird populations have plummeted by almost 30 billion due to human-caused dangers. Climate change and biodiversity loss have heavily impacted birds, especially migrating birds who rely on water, food, and shelter on their long journeys. In the face of this crisis, is there anything we can personally do to help? Yes indeed […]
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.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain […]
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 […]
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 – 23 months old), designed for pre-walking, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Attending is […]
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, June 5, 12, 19, and 26. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Are you a local podcaster looking for community? Join us in The Lab for a casual podcaster meet-up! Network with local creators, share tips and tricks, and get inspired. Registration is recommended and will open on May 1, 2025. Drop-ins are welcome as space permits.
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
As we commemorate National Indigenous History Month, reflect on the new Conservative Party of BC’s platform position on “Economic Reconciliation, Healthy Communities.” What does their position and the electoral success of the Conservative Party of BC (garnering 44 seats in the provincial legislature) mean for truth and reconciliation in BC? Join moderator Reema Faris on the […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
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 – 23 months old), designed for pre-walking, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Attending is […]
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, June 5, 12, 19, and 26. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
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 […]
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.
Indigenous visionaries, scientists and communities are rematriating the buffalo to the heart of the North American plains they once defined, signalling a turning point for Indigenous Nations, the ecosystem, and our collective survival. This movie is rated G. Watch the trailer here. Doors open: 1:30 p.m. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Movie run time: […]
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Learn basic bike maintenance and safety skills to get you and your bike ready for the spring and summer. Our partners at More Bikes will show you how to keep your bike clean and ready to ride. You’ll learn how to keep your bike in top shape for the season ahead and leave with the […]
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.
To commemorate its 75th anniversary, the West Vancouver Memorial Library is excited to partner with the West Vancouver Art Museum to present a retrospective exhibition. This exhibition features a carefully curated collection of archival images that highlight the architecture of the Library and its pivotal role in the community. Each selected photograph captures a moment […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
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.
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 – 23 months old), designed for pre-walking, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Attending is […]
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must attend one orientation session to use the studio. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms of use, how to care for equipment, booking procedures, and an overview of the studio’s capabilities and limitations.
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 stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes outside on our rooftop garden! Chairs will be provided under an open tent, but if families want to sit on the ground, we recommend bringing a blanket. Be sure to dress for conditions and bring your hat, sunscreen, and water. You can access the rooftop by […]
Join the North Shore libraries for an exciting book sale featuring authors from the 2024/2025 North Shore Authors Collection! The North Shore Authors Collection celebrates the literary talent of North Shore authors by highlighting locally created content in all three North Shore libraries. This is your opportunity to purchase some of the titles featured in this […]
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.
Are you feeling directionless? Join us and learn how to use the Google Maps App on your mobile device to find places online, get directions and plan multi-stop routes that you can share with friends and family. Please bring your mobile device (phone or tablet) to this session.
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting! We […]
