The Library closed early at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, and will be closed on April 18, 20, and 21 for Easter, open for regular hours on Saturday, April 19. Learn more.
Carol Shumas created hundreds of vibrant, narrative-driven paintings throughout her lifetime. Inspired by musicals and theatre, her compositions resemble stage sets—flat yet dynamic, brimming with colourful characters frozen in moments […]
Join us for a guided tour of the Library, focusing on programs and resources for newcomers and English language learners. This program is drop-in. Meet your guide at the Library's […]
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 […]
What are atmospheric rivers and how do we properly prepare for them? Join Corinne Taylor and Ocean Ambassadors Canada for an interactive discussion on atmospheric rivers that have become more […]
Learn how to access ebooks and audiobooks on your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) using the free Libby app. Get ready to start reading! Registration is required and opens on […]
Google Workspace is a suite of cloud-based applications that can help you with storage, graphic design, and word processing. This four-part series will teach you how to integrate these digital […]
Up your Word skills! Word isn’t just for text. Learn to work with graphics in your Word documents. This is the third course in our three-part Word Essentials Series. Before […]
Earth Day focuses the world’s attention on the climate crisis and the environmental issues we are all facing. To contend with the looming threat, does the solution lie in returning […]
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 […]
Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos! Join us in The Lab as we explore using iPads to create digital art. Registration is required and opens on March 1 at 10 […]
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 […]
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, April 3, 10, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our amazing world trip has come to an end, but our return tickets are missing! Can you piece together the clues and help us find them before it's too late? Work together […]
Tsitsáyxemaat opens the 2025 North Shore Writers Festival with a Traditional Welcome to the Territory. FREE! Learn more and register. The North Shore Writers Festival is presented by all three […]
Join us for an engaging talk led by hockey writers Daniel Wagner, Ed Willes, and Andy Prest, who will take you behind the scenes of the Canucks with some of […]
A Review at the Poetry of Akhavan Sales As one of the contemporary poets who significantly influenced modern poetry, Akhavan Sales' individual style is worth exploring. This session will delve […]
At a pivotal moment for both the environmental and media landscape, journalists play a crucial role in keeping the public informed about climate change. In this timely event, award-winning journalists […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bonjour is a drop-in French conversation group created to help French speakers in West Vancouver practise their everyday French conversation skills with fellow language enthusiasts. You will work in pairs […]
This hands-on session will teach you how to access movies and videos using the free Kanopy app. Get ready to start watching!
Challenge your literary knowledge and vie for prizes and acclaim at the North Shore Writers Festival's Literary Trivia Night, hosted by author and comedian Charles Demers. Team Captains, gather your […]
Start your morning with a fishy-themed storytime. Then, head to Memorial Park to collect your Adopt-a-Fish Certificate and release a juvenile Coho Salmon into the wild! Volunteers from the West […]
Enjoy a special Fishy Fun Family Storytime in the Welsh Hall as part of Adopt-a-Fish! 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 […]
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 […]
The sonnet, the haiku...the picture book? In this hands-on workshop, poet and picture book writer, Laura Farina, will walk you through the conventions of the picture book, helping you find […]
Looking for help with getting your book published and into the hands of readers? Hear Lynn Duncan, Megan Williams, and Margaret MacKinnon-Cash – three industry experts in different areas – […]
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 […]
Horror and thrillers can be an effective way for an author to unsettle the reader – but also draw them in and make the story more impactful. Join Sam Wiebe, […]
Join CBC’s Margaret Gallagher for a literary conversation with acclaimed author Chelene Knight! Chelene will speak about her latest book Safekeeping: A Writer's Guided Journal for Launching a Book with […]
Join us for refreshments and mingle with fellow festival-goers. Featuring music, door prizes and the announcement of the winner of the North Shore Writers’ Association’s writing contest. Light snacks and […]
Join us in The Lab for a hands-on introduction to Audacity, an audio editing and recording software. We'll get you started importing existing audio tracks into Audacity, recording original audio […]
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 […]
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 […]