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1 event,
In the Gallery: Bald Eagles of West Vancouver
In the Gallery: Bald Eagles of West Vancouver
Bald Eagles are one of the most easily recognizable raptors seen along the West Coast. Their distinctive white heads and tails, powerful beaks, and sharp talons make them easily recognizable and a favorite subject for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Our community is home to 14 nesting pairs, with three being located within Lighthouse Park. It […]
2 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! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
2 events,
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
3 events,
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
A 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.
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. This is also a great way to connect […]
4 events,
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A 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.
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. شما را به تماشای ویژه برنامه ی قصه گویی فارسی دعوت می کنیم! داستان ها و شعر های این برنامه به زبان فارسی ( به همراه اندک لغاتی به زبان انگلیسی ) […]
Book Buddies | Grades 1-6
Book Buddies | Grades 1-6
Children will play literacy games and practise reading skills during this one-hour program with teen volunteers. Kids must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for the program. Book Buddies runs from 4–5 p.m. on Saturdays, April 6–27. Kids must be able to attend all four sessions.
2 events,
In the Gallery: Bald Eagles of West Vancouver
ROOM 14 Graphics [VIRTUAL]
ROOM 14 Graphics [VIRTUAL]
Creative? 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.
2 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! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
3 events,
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Drone Simulator Workshop: Part 2 | Grades 6-7
Drone Simulator Workshop: Part 2 | Grades 6-7
Join our exciting new workshop 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. This is a two-part class that will allow you to build your skills […]
4 events,
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
A 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.
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. This is also a great way to connect […]
Extreme LEGO™ Challenge | Grades 2-3
Extreme LEGO™ Challenge | Grades 2-3
An action-packed hour of Lego building, challenges, and activities! Caregivers of children younger than ten years old must stay in the library for the duration of the program.
0 events,
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. 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.
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. شما را به تماشای ویژه برنامه ی قصه گویی فارسی دعوت می کنیم! داستان ها و شعر های این برنامه به زبان فارسی ( به همراه اندک لغاتی به زبان انگلیسی ) […]
Persian Percussion and Dance Workshop | Ages 3+
Persian Percussion and Dance Workshop | Ages 3+
Immerse yourself in the sounds of Persian culture and join us for an interactive workshop. Young learners will explore music and rhythm through Daf and Tonbak drum demonstrations and traditional Persian dance. This program is a repeat of the program taking place at 3:00 p.m. Please only register for one. Children under ten must have […]
2 events,
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
The West Vancouver Memorial Library has partnered with the West Vancouver Art Museum to showcase a selection of 2D and 3D works by high school students from Rockridge Secondary School, taught by Art and Design Teacher Carrie Lehman. Rockridge’s creativity is also shown in its 2023 yearbook, which was fully designed by its student body. […]
Family Build and Play | Ages 4+ [CANCELLED]
Family Build and Play | Ages 4+ [CANCELLED]
Come hang out in The Lab and play together with the Library’s awesome collection of building tools and toys! Caregivers stay and play for this program.
1 event,
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
3 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! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
Escape Room: Lemoncello’s Library | Grades 5-7
Escape Room: Lemoncello’s Library | Grades 5-7
Oh no! You and your friends have been trapped in the Library! Work together to figure out clues, solve puzzles, and break out of Lemoncello’s Library in an escape room based on Chris Grabenstein’s popular book: Escape from Lemoncello’s Library.
4 events,
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Taylor Swift Meet up | Ages 10-13
Taylor Swift Meet up | Ages 10-13
Calling all Swifties! Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift’s new recording is dropping on April 19. Come and celebrate all things T Swift with other Swifties in your community! Make and trade bracelets, play TS trivia, listen to Taylists, and more.
Garden Talk: Where Have All the Insects Gone? with Linda Gilkeson [VIRTUAL]
Garden Talk: Where Have All the Insects Gone? with Linda Gilkeson [VIRTUAL]
Global insect populations have crashed over the last couple of decades. Join renowned gardener, Linda Gilkeson to learn why this matters for our food supply, for a healthy environment, and the future of wildlife. Find out the latest research into the many factors contributing to the widespread decline and how gardeners can help to reduce […]
4 events,
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
A 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.
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. This is also a great way to connect […]
Introduction to Merge Cubes | Grades 4-5 [CANCELLED]
Introduction to Merge Cubes | Grades 4-5 [CANCELLED]
Explore augmented reality with Merge Cubes! In this program you will learn about augmented reality, then use Merge Cubes and iPads to play with virtual 3D objects.
3 events,
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
This program is currently FULL. Orff Kodaly will run again in Fall 2024. Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance and instruments. This is a sampler class for young children to develop very basic music skills that may serve them in future music classes. This class runs every Friday from April […]
Paws 4 Stories | Grades 1 – 6
Paws 4 Stories | Grades 1 – 6
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
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. 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.
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. شما را به تماشای ویژه برنامه ی قصه گویی فارسی دعوت می کنیم! داستان ها و شعر های این برنامه به زبان فارسی ( به همراه اندک لغاتی به زبان انگلیسی ) […]
Movie Matinée: Food Synergy followed by Q&A session with filmmaker Vivian Davidson
Movie Matinée: Food Synergy followed by Q&A session with filmmaker Vivian Davidson
Join filmmaker Vivian Davidson for a screening of her latest film, Food Synergy, followed by a question and answer session. Globally, avoidable food waste is worth $936 billion annually and the carbon footprint of food waste is 4 times the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. Food Synergy is a mixed media feature documentary, sharing […]
1 event,
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
2 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! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
3 events,
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Introduction to Drones | Grades 4-5
Introduction to Drones | Grades 4-5
This 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 and through different obstacle courses.
4 events,
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
A 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.
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. This is also a great way to connect […]
Nature Exploration with the Seek App | Grades 4-5 [CANCELLED]
Nature Exploration with the Seek App | Grades 4-5 [CANCELLED]
Celebrate Earth Week and explore the world around you! Learning about our natural world can encourage us to take better care of it. In this program, you will use iNaturalist’s family-friendly Seek app to learn about species in your local environment. Participants have the option of using their own devices or using one of our […]
3 events,
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
This program is currently FULL. Orff Kodaly will run again in Fall 2024. Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance and instruments. This is a sampler class for young children to develop very basic music skills that may serve them in future music classes. This class runs every Friday from April […]
Paws 4 Stories | Grades 1 – 6
Paws 4 Stories | Grades 1 – 6
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
5 events,
Adopt-A-Fish: Salmon Release and Storytime
Adopt-A-Fish: Salmon Release and Storytime
Pick up your Adopt-a-Fish Certificate on the West Vancouver Memorial Library Swáy̓wi Temíxw (rooftop garden) and head to Memorial Park to release a juvenile Coho Salmon (called a smolt) into the wild! Volunteers from the West Vancouver Streamkeeper Society will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and assist with the release of the […]
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. شما را به تماشای ویژه برنامه ی قصه گویی فارسی دعوت می کنیم! داستان ها و شعر های این برنامه به زبان فارسی ( به همراه اندک لغاتی به زبان انگلیسی ) […]
Family Build and Play | Ages 4+
Family Build and Play | Ages 4+
Come hang out in The Lab and play together with the Library’s awesome collection of building tools and toys! Caregivers stay and play for this program.
1 event,
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
3 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! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
[Cancelled] Create Your Own Emoji | Grades 5-6
[Cancelled] Create Your Own Emoji | Grades 5-6
Calling all digital artists! In this class we’ll use Piskel to create and animate 2D pixel art. You can create an emoji, sprite, or design. In this program, learners will be using Piskel.
2 events,
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth–5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
3 events,
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12-23 Months
A 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.
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. This is also a great way to connect […]
5 events,
Spring Puppet Show | Ages 3+
Spring Puppet Show | Ages 3+
Join our Youth Librarians and cast of puppets for stories, songs, and lots of silly fun! Children nine and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
This program is currently FULL. Orff Kodaly will run again in Fall 2024. Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance and instruments. This is a sampler class for young children to develop very basic music skills that may serve them in future music classes. This class runs every Friday from April […]
Paws 4 Stories | Grades 1 – 6
Paws 4 Stories | Grades 1 – 6
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
4 events,
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A 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.
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. شما را به تماشای ویژه برنامه ی قصه گویی فارسی دعوت می کنیم! داستان ها و شعر های این برنامه به زبان فارسی ( به همراه اندک لغاتی به زبان انگلیسی ) […]
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars with SimBrix! | Grade 4-5
May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars with SimBrix! | Grade 4-5
Celebrate Star Wars Day by creating iconic characters like Grogu, Darth Vader, and R2D2 using Simbrix!
2 events,
Garden Talk: Beautiful Urban Permaculture for Human and Environmental Health with Laura Marie Neubert [VIRTUAL]
Garden Talk: Beautiful Urban Permaculture for Human and Environmental Health with Laura Marie Neubert [VIRTUAL]
Join Certified Permaculture Designer and columnist Laura Marie Neubert for a practical, inspiring, and actionable follow-up to ‘Starting An Urban Permaculture Garden’ that includes a brief overview of the basic principles and ethos of (rural) permaculture. Laura Marie will simplify complex ideas, and celebrate the basic but critical relationships between soil biology, human biology, and […]
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