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3 events,
In the Gallery – PIGMENTS: Grown and Ground
Natural pigments come from animals, minerals, or plants and can be ground, sifted, washed, or, in rarer cases, heated to create a desired hue. For centuries, artisans used these techniques to create cloth dyes, cosmetics, paints, and pottery glazes to bring joy and colour to their everyday environments. But, the Industrial Revolution spurred a global […]
Technology Camp for Grown-Ups
Technology Camp for Grown-Ups
Why should kids have all the fun? Grown-ups can enjoy technology camp too! Join us for five fun-filled sessions where we will play to learn. Bring your own phone or tablet, or reserve one of ours. Week 1: Get Social! Send your first tweet or write your first blog post. You can talk about how […]
Municipal Election: Community Conversation
Municipal Election: Community Conversation
Is this your first time voting in a municipal election? Do you want to learn more about the role of the municipal governments in Canada? Are you curious about what issues your fellow West Vancouver residents are passionate about? Join us for a municipal election primer presented by former West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones followed […]
8 events,
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be […]
English Conversation Online [Virtual]
English Conversation Online [Virtual]
Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join us on Tuesday, September 6, 13, 20, and 27. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or […]
Device Clinics
Device Clinics
Do 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 […]
6 events,
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Join 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 […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence, which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Infants
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Infants
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence, which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
9 events,
Advanced ELL Book Club
Advanced ELL Book Club
Are you an English language learner? Are you ready to read a longer novel? Join our ELL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. There will be a limit number of books available to borrow. Once registered, you can request a book to be put on hold […]
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
A 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. Drop-in, but space is limited. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures for this […]
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babies 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 […]
3 events,
Storytelling, Songs, and Crafts with Lisa Lewis | Ages 5 – 9
Storytelling, Songs, and Crafts with Lisa Lewis | Ages 5 – 9
Join Lisa Lewis, a Squamish Nation author, as she reads her book Tsunaxen's Journey and teaches traditional Squamish songs and crafts. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures This indoor program will be limited to 20 participants. Please register each child attending individually. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who […]
Cedar Harvesting with Elder Jeff Welch and Katłįà Lafferty [VIRTUAL]
Cedar Harvesting with Elder Jeff Welch and Katłįà Lafferty [VIRTUAL]
Join us live on YouTube here! Join T'Sou-ke Elder Jeff Welch and Dene author Katłįà Lafferty to learn how to harvest and prepare cedar bark, learn about the cultural significance of cedar, and to hear their thoughts on reconciliation. A Traditional Welcome will be offered by Chief Janice George of the Squamish Nation. As we […]
7 events,
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Are you new to your Samsung, Google, OnePlus, LG, or Motorola phone or tablet? All of these brands use the Android operating system and work in similar ways. Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps? Are there things you want to do with your device but […]
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups, please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be accompanied […]
Fall & Winter Cycling Maintenance with Obsession: Bikes
Fall & Winter Cycling Maintenance with Obsession: Bikes
Learn basic maintenance and safety skills to get you and your bike ready for the fall and winter. In this workshop, our partners at Obsession: Bikes will show you how to get your bike ready for the cold and wet weather, how to keep your bike clean and ready to ride, and some basic bike […]
2 events,
Technology Camp for Grown-Ups
Technology Camp for Grown-Ups
Why should kids have all the fun? Grown-ups can enjoy technology camp too! Join us for five fun-filled sessions where we will play to learn. Bring your own phone or tablet, or reserve one of ours. Week 1: Get Social! Send your first tweet or write your first blog post. You can talk about how […]
8 events,
Garden Naming Ceremony with Chepx̱imiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltx̱w Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph
Garden Naming Ceremony with Chepx̱imiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George and Skwetsimeltx̱w Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph
Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) has honoured our community demonstration garden with a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim name! Join us for a traditional naming ceremony, led by Skwetsimeltxw Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph, with refreshments on the rooftop. Skwetsimeltxw Willard ‘Buddy’ Joseph and Chepximiya Siyam’ Chief Janice George are acclaimed weavers who co-founded […]
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join us on Tuesday, October 4, 11, 18, and 25. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your […]
6 events,
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Join 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 […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence, which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
[CANCELLED] What is the Cloud? [VIRTUAL]
[CANCELLED] What is the Cloud? [VIRTUAL]
Please note: This program has been cancelled. You are probably familiar with saving digital files like photos, word-processed documents, spreadsheets, and more to your device or computer. Another place you can store files is in "The Cloud," a series of massive data centres. The benefit of using the cloud is that you don't need to […]
6 events,
Advanced ELL Book Club
Advanced ELL Book Club
Are you an English language learner? Are you ready to read a longer novel? Join our ELL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. There will be a limit number of books available to borrow. Once registered, you can request a book to be put on hold […]
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
A 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. Drop-in, but space is limited. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures for this […]
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babies 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 […]
6 events,
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Are you new to your iPhone or iPad and can't wait to get started? Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps the way you want to? Are there things you want to do with your device but don't know how? Connect with Confidence are small-group social […]
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Join us for a Storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for 3 – 5 year olds. Children who have positive, fun experiences with language and books when they are young have an advantage when starting school. Research shows that five simple activities can help your child get ready to read and we […]
English Corner
English Corner
English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event. Participants are asked to arrive on time. Those wishing to take advantage of our hearing assistance technology should arrive 15 minutes early. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the […]
3 events,
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups, please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be accompanied […]
Page-to-Screen: Cyrano
Page-to-Screen: Cyrano
West Vancouver Memorial Library welcomes back our film screening series this fall with a collection of six literary adaptations! The fourth film in the series is Cryano, the 2022 adaption of the play by Edmond Rostand. A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or […]
Book Buddies | Ages 6 – 12
Book Buddies | Ages 6 – 12
Children will play literacy games and practise their reading skills with teen volunteers during this one-hour program. Kids must be school-aged and able to read some English on their own in order to register for the program. Book Buddies runs from 3 – 4 p.m. on Saturdays, September 24 – October 15. Kids must be […]
0 events,
0 events,
7 events,
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be […]
Music Talks with Neil Ritchie
Music Talks with Neil Ritchie
Gain a deeper understanding of the music you love through insightful lectures by entertaining and knowledgeable speakers, stimulating discussions, and great on-screen performances. Join longtime CBC producer Neil Ritchie as he celebrates the unique styles of artists from the worlds of film, opera, jazz, and more. September 13 - Angela Lansbury, British-born actress and singer […]
[POSTPONED] Protect Yourself Online
[POSTPONED] Protect Yourself Online
Are you worried about data breaches, online or telephone scams, insecure passwords, or phishing attempts? Do you know what these are and if your are vulnerable? Technology has made our lives simpler but also more complicated. We are no longer in control of much of our digital data. Join us for an informative introductory session […]
6 events,
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Join 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 […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence, which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
Grow Slow: Winter Food Gardening in Small Spaces with Laura Marie Neubert [VIRTUAL]
Grow Slow: Winter Food Gardening in Small Spaces with Laura Marie Neubert [VIRTUAL]
Join Laura Marie Neubert for this short course for people short on space, time, or inclination to manage a large urban garden, but want the physical and mental health benefits of growing some nutrient-dense food at home. Our short days, cool temperatures, and low sunlight hours inspire quiet contemplation and the slow-growing of cool-season crops […]
7 events,
Advanced ELL Book Club
Advanced ELL Book Club
Are you an English language learner? Are you ready to read a longer novel? Join our ELL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. There will be a limit number of books available to borrow. Once registered, you can request a book to be put on hold […]
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
A 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. Drop-in, but space is limited. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures for this […]
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babies 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 […]
8 events,
In the Gallery – WEST VANCOUVER: Our Changing Coastline
Located on the north shore of Burrard Inlet’s outer harbour, the West Vancouver shoreline stretches 30 kilometres between the mouth of the Capilano River and Point Atkinson lighthouse and continues north into Howe Sound. Long before colonization, xʷməθkʷəyə ̓ m (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwəta ̓ ʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) villages dotted the shoreline and used the […]
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Are you new to your iPhone or iPad and can't wait to get started? Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps the way you want to? Are there things you want to do with your device but don't know how? Connect with Confidence are small-group social […]
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Join us for a Storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for 3 – 5 year olds. Children who have positive, fun experiences with language and books when they are young have an advantage when starting school. Research shows that five simple activities can help your child get ready to read and we […]
English Corner
English Corner
English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event. Participants are asked to arrive on time. Those wishing to take advantage of our hearing assistance technology should arrive 15 minutes early. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the […]
6 events,
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Are you new to your Samsung, Google, OnePlus, LG, or Motorola phone or tablet? All of these brands use the Android operating system and work in similar ways. Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps? Are there things you want to do with your device but […]
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups, please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be accompanied […]
Page-to-Screen: Mothering Sunday
Page-to-Screen: Mothering Sunday
West Vancouver Memorial Library welcomes back our film screening series this fall with a collection of six literary adaptations! The fifth film in the series is Mothering Sunday, based off the book by Graham Swift. A maid living in post-World War I England secretly plans to meet with the man she loves before he leaves […]
2 events,
Technology Camp for Grown-Ups
Technology Camp for Grown-Ups
Why should kids have all the fun? Grown-ups can enjoy technology camp too! Join us for five fun-filled sessions where we will play to learn. Bring your own phone or tablet, or reserve one of ours. Week 1: Get Social! Send your first tweet or write your first blog post. You can talk about how […]
8 events,
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be […]
[CANCELLED] Introduction to Password Managers
[CANCELLED] Introduction to Password Managers
When you first started out online, you probably only had a few passwords for essential online programs or applications. Today, things are much more complicated, especially after the work-from-home and socialize online era began with COVID-19. A 2021 report from LastPass found that 50% of people reported 50% more passwords in 2021 than 2022. Most […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join us on Tuesday, October 4, 11, 18, and 25. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your […]
9 events,
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Join 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 […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence, which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
Dialogues: More Equitable Care
Dialogues: More Equitable Care
Join moderator Reema Faris on the third Wednesday of the month for a discussion on topical social issues. The experience of the global COVID-19 pandemic has revealed gaps in the infrastructure of care provision. What inequities did you observe and what changes would you like to see for a more equitable distribution of care resources? Register for each session individually. Future […]
8 events,
Advanced ELL Book Club
Advanced ELL Book Club
Are you an English language learner? Are you ready to read a longer novel? Join our ELL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. There will be a limit number of books available to borrow. Once registered, you can request a book to be put on hold […]
Assistive Technology Tutorials with CNIB
Assistive Technology Tutorials with CNIB
Want to learn how technology can enhance your life? Do you have trouble seeing the screen because of vision loss? We can help you make sense of your technology. We are offering: Technology Training for All: Learn about the accessibility settings on your device to gain independence and pursue your interests. Connection to Resources: Once […]
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
A 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. Drop-in, but space is limited. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures for this […]
10 events,
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Are you new to your iPhone or iPad and can't wait to get started? Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps the way you want to? Are there things you want to do with your device but don't know how? Connect with Confidence are small-group social […]
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Join us for a Storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for 3 – 5 year olds. Children who have positive, fun experiences with language and books when they are young have an advantage when starting school. Research shows that five simple activities can help your child get ready to read and we […]
English Corner
English Corner
English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event. Participants are asked to arrive on time. Those wishing to take advantage of our hearing assistance technology should arrive 15 minutes early. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the […]
5 events,
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Are you new to your Samsung, Google, OnePlus, LG, or Motorola phone or tablet? All of these brands use the Android operating system and work in similar ways. Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps? Are there things you want to do with your device but […]
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups, please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be accompanied […]
[POSTPONED] Gardening With Grandparents | Children aged 5+
[POSTPONED] Gardening With Grandparents | Children aged 5+
The family that gardens together stays healthy together—and learns about the delicious and nutritious soil food web in the process! Children love to garden and research shows that early introduction to planning, planting, and harvesting a garden, and then consuming nutrient-dense produce, helps foster a connection to nature, to family, and to healthy eating habits. […]
2 events,
[CANCELLED] iPad Essentials
[CANCELLED] iPad Essentials
This is a gentle introductory class designed to help you use an iPad. No previous iPad experience is required. What you'll need: Participants can bring their own iPads or use one of our devices. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing a mask may choose to do so and […]
7 events,
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join us on Tuesday, October 4, 11, 18, and 25. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your […]
Device Clinics
Device Clinics
Do 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 […]
6 events,
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
Join 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 […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence, which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Infants
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Infants
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence, which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
8 events,
Advanced ELL Book Club
Advanced ELL Book Club
Are you an English language learner? Are you ready to read a longer novel? Join our ELL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. There will be a limit number of books available to borrow. Once registered, you can request a book to be put on hold […]
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
A 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. Drop-in, but space is limited. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures for this […]
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babies 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 […]
7 events,
Friday Night Concert Double Bill: Raagaverse with Anju Bedi
Friday Night Concert Double Bill: Raagaverse with Anju Bedi
Enthralling and eclectic, Raagaverse is a new collaborative Indo-jazz fusion quartet interweaving Hindustani classical traditions, modern jazz, and poetry. Featuring Shruti Ramani (vocals), Jodi Proznick (bass), Noah Franche-Nolan (piano/Nord), and Nicholas Bracewell (drums), Raagaverse transports listeners to a parallel dimension of gloriously collapsed frontiers. Say you saw them when! Shruti Ramani is an innovative and […]
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Are you new to your iPhone or iPad and can't wait to get started? Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps the way you want to? Are there things you want to do with your device but don't know how? Connect with Confidence are small-group social […]
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Join us for a Storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for 3 – 5 year olds. Children who have positive, fun experiences with language and books when they are young have an advantage when starting school. Research shows that five simple activities can help your child get ready to read and we […]
5 events,
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups, please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be accompanied […]
Family Spooky Stop Motion Animation | Ages 6+
Family Spooky Stop Motion Animation | Ages 6+
Attention families! Work together as a team to create a short stop motion animation video. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing a mask may choose to do so and that choice is respected. There are no restrictions on in-person events, per Public Health Capacity may be limited. Stay […]
The Buzz about Bees
The Buzz about Bees
Dr. Elizabeth Elle will share "The Buzz about Bees." Learn about the amazing diversity of pollinators in BC and what you can do in your backyard, community garden, or on your balcony to help support them (Hint: Plant some flowers!). Dr. Elle is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University where her research […]
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“Woman, Life, Freedom” in Iran: Support Group
“Woman, Life, Freedom” in Iran: Support Group
In this community-led program, registered counsellor Leila Milani-Hosseini will facilitate a healing space to provide emotional support and self-regulation tools to help community members cope with the current social and political situation in Iran. This program will be held in Farsi. Leila Milani-Hossini is an Iranian immigrant woman working as a clinical counsellor at Family […]
7 events,
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups please contact lnielsen@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must be […]
Excel Essentials: Getting Started
Excel Essentials: Getting Started
Learn the basics of Excel—including a tour of the ribbons, what the different cursors mean, and how to create a simple budget from scratch. November Excel Essentials Programs Charts – Tuesday, November 8 Formulas – Tuesday, November 15 Pivot Tables – Tuesday, November 22 For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to […]