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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 […]
OWN THE SHELVES
McDonald Creek Meeting RoomLove reading? Looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other literature-savvy teens to create book displays and reading lists and make purchase suggestions for the teen collection. Open to all high school students. No experience is necessary.
Death, Taxes, and Beyond–CANCELLED
Welsh Hall WestPreparing your financial affairs for your loved ones can be an overwhelming process. At this session, Sheilagh Cahill, Financial Educator with the Credit Counselling Society, will walk you through the basics of wills, taxes, and insurance and give relevant resources for dealing with taxes, insurance, and estate planning. She is unable to assist with individual […]
Garden Talk: Growing Carrots and Radishes in Pots with Joanna Wilke [VIRTUAL]
Virtual , CanadaCarrots and radishes are colourful, rewarding crops to grow in the spring and are perfect for apartment balconies or patios. Both often appear on “easy to grow from seed” lists, but for many gardeners, this isn’t the case, and they give up in frustration as they continually pull up underdeveloped roots or roots infested with […]
Wills & Estate Planning Session | Online
Virtual , CanadaLocal estate planning lawyer Nicole Garton will address the importance of Wills and Estate Planning, answer many of the common questions that face individuals and families, and provide information to help you better navigate the process. The West Vancouver Foundation runs this free online seminar with the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation. Register for this […]
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. If you can't make this session, sign up for the other sessions on April 15.
Seedy Saturday
Swáy̓wi Temíxw (rooftop garden)Kick off the gardening season with our Seedy Saturday event! Connect with your fellow garden-loving community members and discover some seeds to start your garden. Activities and Prizes Seed Exchange Chat with our resident bee expert about raising native mason bees and about the Library's mason bee lending program Garden-fun storytime for families of all […]
Dialogues: That’s a Wrap!
McDonald Creek Meeting RoomIt's Oscar season, and this year's awards were handed out in Hollywood on March 10. What role have movies played in your life, and how does the magic of film still figure in your leisure activities today? Join moderator Reema Faris on the third Thursday of the month to discuss topical social issues. Participants are from […]
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 […]
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.
Music Talks: Indigenous Music with Brian Wright-McLeod
Welsh Hall & Virtual 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin Indigenous musicologist, radio broadcaster, and author of the Encyclopedia of Native Music, Brian Wright-McLeod, as he discusses the origin stories, traditional sounds, and popular music that continue to influence and draw inspiration from Indigenous music. (Note to readers of the West Vancouver Senior Scene Magazine - an error was made in the listings, Page […]
Conversation Circle: Let’s Talk, Learn, and Grow Together (in Farsi)
McDonald Creek Meeting RoomMindfulness: How to embrace and live in the present moment? During this session, we'll explore the significance of mindfulness, its objectives, and engage in practical exercises to enhance relaxation and happiness through cultivating mindfulness. چطور در لحظهی حال زندگی کنیم و از آن لذت ببریم؟ در این جلسه ما میخواهیم به ذهن آگاهی بپردازیم و […]