[CANCELLED] Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
Welsh HallA program for 12 – 23 month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggling, crawling, and walking little ones, this program is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures This indoor program will be limited to […]
TAG Meeting | Grades 8 – 12 [VIRTUAL]
VirtualOpen to all high school students, TAG is the Teen Advisory Group that meets once a month to discuss teen collections and programming, and everyday issues affecting teens. Everyone is welcome. Earn volunteer hours by attending! Register for upcoming TAG meetings: January 27 February 10 February 24 For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We […]
Book Cover Remix with Canva | Ages 7 – 12 [VIRTUAL]
VirtualCalling all designers and book lovers! In this fun program, participants will pick their favorite book and use Canva to redesign a book cover and try to convince others to read it! Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for […]
Learning with LinkedIn Learning [VIRTUAL]
VirtualTake a tour of LinkedIn Learning, an online learning resource with courses on business, technology, and creative skills, available for free through your WVML card. Discover Your Digital Library Make the most of your WVML Library Card—learn how to use our other digital databases this January! January 5: Learn Languages with Mango January 25: Creativebug: Getting […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
VirtualPractise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join Friday, January 7, 14, 21, and 28. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your smartphone/tablet. An email […]
[CANCELLED] PAWS 4 Stories | Ages 6 – 12
Storyhouse*The Library is cancelling all in-person events indefinitely. Please check out our events calendar for a full list of virtual programs* Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Misty, a certified Paws 4 Stories therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids, and […]
Family Stop-Motion Animation: Lights, Camera, Action! | Ages 6 – 10 [VIRTUAL]
VirtualAttention families! If you could animate any action scene, what would it be? Your family winning a relay race? Your cat using their newfound superpower? Work together as a team to create a short stop motion animation video using items you have at home. Families are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
VirtualPractise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join Monday, January 10, 17, 24, and 31. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your smartphone/tablet. An email […]
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
VirtualJoin us on Instagram Live for Storytime with our Youth librarians! No registration is required—anyone can tune in using the Instagram app on their smartphone or tablet. Just search for the westvanlibrary profile on Instagram and click on our profile picture (the Library logo). Want a shout out to your kids during Storytime? Send us a private message […]
Advanced ESL Book Club [VIRTUAL]
VirtualAre you an English language learner? Are you ready to read a longer novel? Join our ESL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. Books will be available to pick up the first week of January. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. What […]
Device Clinics [VIRTUAL]
VirtualDo 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 a 30-minute appointment and we will help you through Zoom, or over the phone. To book an appointment call the Community Computing Center at 604-925-7405 or email us at tech@westvanlibrary.ca.
Code Your Own Flag with Python | Ages 9 – 12 [VIRTUAL]
VirtualDesign your own flag and learn to code it using Python. We will be using trinket.io in this class Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. You will receive an email with instructions and activities 24 hours before the class. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam […]