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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 the month for a Tea Social at the Library! You'll connect with new friends, participate in fun activities, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and more. Transportation […]
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 with the West Vancouver Art Museum, presenting Home and Away: Ian Wallace on display from March 13 to May 4. At age 10, Ian Wallace moved […]
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 family-friendly Seek app to learn about species in your local environment. Participants have the option of using their own devices or using one of our […]
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 time. چطور با حفظ مرزها دوستی عمیق بسازیم؟ در این جلسه میخواهیم کنار هم یاد بگیریم ویژگیهای یک دوست خوب چیست؟ چطور با دیگران ارتباط […]
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 the wild! Volunteers from the West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and assist with the release of the […]
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, […]
Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All
Welsh HallCelebrate National AccessAbility Week and join us in the Welsh Hall for a screening of the 2024 Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion virtual conference. This year’s theme is "Forward Together: […]