The Library will be open on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.
The Library will be open on Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more.
Explore the sidewalks, beaches, and charming corners of West Vancouver through the eyes of celebrated artist and illustrator Emma FitzGerald. Having spent most of her childhood in West Vancouver, FitzGerald developed a deep appreciation for art during her painting classes at the Silk Purse Arts Centre and her visits to the West Vancouver Library. Renowned […]
Are you concerned about your privacy while texting? Are you curious about End-to-End Encryption? Explore WhatsApp, the global mobile messaging platform from Meta. Join us for an informative and hands-on class that will teach you how to download and set up WhatsApp on your device. You will also learn about the benefits of messaging with […]
Learn new strategies and take part in friendly, non-competitive games with other kids at your level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this club is for those who want to learn, play and improve their chess skills. Registration is required. Kids must register for each Kids Chess Club session they would like to […]
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 all children. Drop in—no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Love jazz or classical music? Learn how you can listen to music from over 195,000 classical music albums with Naxos Music Library, and over 33,000 jazz albums with Naxos Music Library-Jazz. Bring your WVML library card and mobile device to this hands-on class. Registration is required and opens on April 1, 10 a.m.
Celebrate the publication of West Vancouver Stories: The Wellness Edition. Hear stories from 25 local contributors—how your North Shore neighbours keep well physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Meet the contributing writers on this website. A Neighbourhood Small Grant from the West Vancouver Foundation supports the publication of this book.
If you have trouble remembering your passwords for all your different accounts, using a password manager could be right for you. Join us for a brief introduction to what a password manager is and how you can use them effectively. Registration is required and opens on April 1 at 10 a.m.
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.
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 an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
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 an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
This is a program for 12 to 23-month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggly, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
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 […]
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 Thursday, April 3, 10, 17 and 24. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
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 an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
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 an appointment and we will help you in person at the Library, through Zoom, or over the phone. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
Join us for a discussion group on current affairs in French. Rejoignez-nous pour un groupe de discussion sur l’actualité en français. This program is created for participants with an intermediate or advanced level of French. To engage fully with the materials, participants should be able to read, listen, and understand French independently. Participants are encouraged […]
Please note: This event has been cancelled. A Reflection in the Poems of Shamloo Undoubtedly, Ahmad Shamloo is one of the most influential figures in both poetry and poetry translation in contemporary times. A controversial poet, he was among the most prominent during his lifetime. In this session, we will briefly explore his ideas, thoughts, […]
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. Note: There will not be a session on March 21, April 11 and April 18. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the […]
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 focus on […]
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together, and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect, serve, fetch, sit, and rollover. Drop-in, no registration required. Children under the age of 10 must […]
This is an introductory class on using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing a program, and getting started using the Windows Operating System. No previous computer experience is required. After this class, you will be able to: Recognize different types of computers (desktop, all-in-one, laptop, mobile device) Identify the main parts of a computer […]
Patkau Architects may not be a household name to many, but their influence on Canadian architecture is unmistakable. Once you encounter their body of work across Canada, including the Audain Art Museum, the Polygon Gallery, Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec, the Winnipeg Millennium Library, Tula House, and the Skating Shelters on Winnipeg’s Assiniboine River, you […]
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 […]
Hirayama seems utterly content with his simple life as a cleaner of toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his very structured everyday routine, he enjoys his passion for music and books. […]
During this one-hour program with teen volunteers, children will play literacy games and practise reading skills. Children must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for […]
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must attend one orientation session to use the studio. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms […]