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Garden Talk: Where Have All the Insects Gone? with Linda Gilkeson [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaGlobal insect populations have crashed over the last couple of decades. Join renowned gardener, Linda Gilkeson to learn why this matters for our food supply, for a healthy environment, and […]
Dialogues: It’s Getting Hot in Here!
McDonald Creek Meeting RoomEarth Day is on April 22. What does this day mean to you, and how does it reflect the public's engagement — or lack of engagement — with the climate […]
TEDx2024: The Brave and the Brilliant
Welsh HallExperience TEDx 2024 in the Library's Welsh Hall from April 16 to 19, streamed LIVE from the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year's conference marks TED's 40th anniversary and will celebrate […]
Movie Matinée: Food Synergy followed by Q&A session with filmmaker Vivian Davidson
Welsh HallJoin filmmaker Vivian Davidson for a screening of her latest film, Food Synergy, followed by a question and answer session. Globally, avoidable food waste is worth $936 billion annually and […]
Library Bound Tea Social
Welsh HallAre you unable to get to the Library by yourself? Are you looking for a fun outing? Hop onto our shuttle bus and join us on the fourth Monday of […]
Art Talks: Ian Wallace in conversation with Hilary Letwin [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaJoin West Vancouver Art Museum Curator Hilary Letwin in a conversation with artist Ian Wallace, one of the founders of the Vancouver School of Photoconceptualism. This talk is in partnership […]
Nature Exploration with the Seek App | Grades 4-5 [CANCELLED]
The LabCelebrate Earth Week and explore the world around you! Learning about our natural world can encourage us to take better care of it. In this program, you will use iNaturalist’s […]
Conversation Circle: Let’s Talk, Learn, and Grow Together (in Farsi)
McDonald Creek Meeting RoomMaking Connections: How to establish connections while respecting boundaries? This session will discuss strategies for individuals to initiate friendships, establish meaningful connections, and effectively nurture and safeguard these relationships over […]
Adopt-A-Fish: Salmon Release and Storytime
Swáy̓wi Temíxw (rooftop garden) +1 morePick up your Adopt-a-Fish Certificate on the West Vancouver Memorial Library Swáy̓wi Temíxw (rooftop garden) and head to Memorial Park to release a juvenile Coho Salmon (called a smolt) into […]
Garden Talk: Beautiful Urban Permaculture for Human and Environmental Health with Laura Marie Neubert [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaJoin Certified Permaculture Designer and columnist Laura Marie Neubert for a practical, inspiring, and actionable follow-up to ‘Starting An Urban Permaculture Garden’ that includes a brief overview of the basic […]
ROOM 14 Graphics [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaCreative? Looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other teens and design slides for the monitor in Room 14. Open to all high school students. No graphic design experience is necessary.
Conversation Circle: Let’s Talk, Learn, and Grow Together (in Farsi)
McDonald Creek Meeting RoomSelf-Compassion: How can I practice kindness towards myself? In this session, we will explore the journey of self-love that involves cultivating a positive self-image by acknowledging and appreciating your strengths, […]