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, May 2, 9, 16, and 30. 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 […]
[CANCELLED] Manage Your Identity Online [VIRTUAL]
VirtualYour online identity can help with job searching, reconnecting with family and friends, and more. Learn how to manage and improve your online presence while staying safe and secure. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will email you the Zoom link 24 hours in advance of the program. What you’ll need: A computer with […]
Our Communities, Our Stories: Ebook Creation
The LabDo you have a piece of writing that you’d like to turn into an ebook? Join us to learn how! Whether you are a technology beginner or an advanced coder who wants to apply your skills to your writing, this program is for you. We will provide instruction and guidance on creating an ebook using […]
Device Clinics
The LabDo 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 in person at the library, through Zoom, or over the phone. To book an appointment call the Community Computing Center at 604-925-7405 or […]
[CANCELLED] Program a Puppy | Ages 8 – 12
The LabDash is part robot, part puppy and all fun! In this class, you will program your "puppy" to do pet tricks. COVID-19 Safety Measures This in-person program will be limited to 8 participants. For this in-person kids’ program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing a mask may choose to do so and […]
[CANCELLED] Discover Online Audio [VIRTUAL]
VirtualLearn how you can listen to great stories online in the form of podcasts, audiobooks, and streaming radio through your own devices or through the Library’s loanable devices. There are thousands of radio stations, spoken word recordings, audiobooks, and more for you to listen to. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
StoryhouseThe Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence enabling them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years while giving their children healthy early experiences with language […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Infants
StoryhouseThe Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years while giving their children healthy early experiences with […]
Introduction to Specdrums | Ages 9 – 12
The LabSpecdrum musical rings allow you to create sounds by tapping different surfaces. In this program participants will learn the basics of the Specdrum rings and app, then they will experiment and make their own music. COVID-19 Safety Measures This in-person program will be limited to 8 participants. For this in-person kids’ program: Masks are recommended. […]
Babytime: Walkers | Ages 12 – 23 Months
StoryhouseA program for 12 – 23 month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggly, 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 […]
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Ages Birth – 12 Months
StoryhouseBabies have incredible brains and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. A program for our youngest library lovers (0 – 12 months old), Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect […]