Radical Reptiles | Ages 5+
Welsh HallLizards, snakes and turtles—oh my! Join the West Coast Reptile Education Society (WRES) to meet live reptiles and amphibians at the library native to Canada and from around the world. Learn about the conservation and restoration of their habitat and what you need to know to have a reptile as a pet. WRES is an […]
All About Raptors | Ages 5+
Welsh HallLearn about the raptors that call British Columbia home with educators from OWL (Orphaned Wildlife). You will get to meet two live Raptor Ambassadors and ask questions! Children 9 and under must have a parent or caregiver stay and play for the whole program. Presented in partnership with
Storytelling with Specdrum | Grades 3-4
The LabSpecdrum musical rings allow you to create sounds by tapping different surfaces. In this program, participants will work together to create funny stories and then bring them to life with sound effects
Mason Bee Workshop | Ages 7-12
StoryhouseMason Bees play an essential role in our environment and help farmers grow many foods we eat. Learn how to identify these stingless pollinators and build a simple mason bee house from everyday household items. We will also investigate bee cocoons up-close and discover what makes their life cycle so fascinating! A parent or caregiver […]
LEGO™ LiteBrite™ Creation Zone! | Grades 2-3
The LabClassic toys never get old! Join us in the lab for an hour of collaborative play with LEGO™ and LiteBrite™. Registration is required and opens February 1 at 10 a.m. Are you registering more than one child? Please register each one separately.
Family Storytime | All Ages
StoryhouseA chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Family Tech Play | K-4 with Caregivers
The LabCome hang out in The Lab and play with the Library’s fantastic collection of technology and apps. We will also have fun screen-free options, like LEGO! Registration is required and opens February 1 at 10 a.m. Caregivers stay and play for this program. Please register only one name per family.
Family Cardboard Building Fun | Ages 5+
The LabRocket ships and castles and robots, oh my! Families work together with Makedo (child-safe tools) and upcycled cardboard to build just about anything. Registration is required and opens February 1 at 10 a.m. Caregivers stay and play for this program. Please register only one name per family.
Dot and Dash Games | Grades 3-4
The LabProgram a Dash robot to play a variety of fun games! Registration is required and opens February 1 at 10 a.m. Registering more than one child? Please register each one separately.
Cardboard Building Fun | Ages 8-10
The LabCalling all creators! Work on your own project, or collaborate with a partner to build awesome cardboard structures with Makedo (child-safe tools) and upcycled cardboard.
Introduction to Drones | Grades 4-5
The LabThis exciting new program explores the fundamentals of drone flight using the Kids with Drones simulator software. Using a special drone controller, fly the drone in simulated environments through different obstacle courses.
Introduction to Drones | Grades 6-7
The LabJoin our exciting new two-part class that explores the fundamentals of drone flight using the Kids with Drones simulator software. Using a special drone controller, you'll work in pairs to learn how to fly a drone through different simulated environments and obstacle courses.