Events Calendar

Join Lisa Lewis, a Squamish Nation author, as she reads her book Tsunaxen's Journey and teaches traditional Squamish songs and crafts. A parent or caregiver must accompany children during the program.

Join local author Rosella Leslie for an afternoon of storytelling, sharing, and learning. In this session, Rosella will discuss the personal story behind her book Losing Us: A Dementia Caregiver's Journey, which focuses on her 12 years as a caregiver to her husband, John. She will also provide you with practical advice and strategies on […]

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! Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.

Are you a creative adult with an interest in recording podcasts, poetry, audiobooks, or music? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll explore the fundamentals of recording, experiment with various microphones, and collaborate to create a unique musical track. The class is designed for beginners, so no prior experience is required. We'll finish with […]

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. To book an appointment, call the Community Computing Center at 604-925-7405 or […]

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. To book an appointment, call the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 or […]

Need an expert opinion on your writing? The SFU Writer’s Studio offers free, one-on-one, 45-minute manuscript consultations at the Library. What you’ll need: seven double-spaced pages of written work to submit ahead of the consult and an email address. Writing consults are limited to one per person. This manuscript consultation is intended for individuals pursuing […]

Let’s Talk! is a weekly, evening drop-in discussion group for English language learners interested in improving their listening and speaking skills. This group is recommended for those with intermediate-level English, but we are happy to welcome anyone who wants to practise their English. This is a drop-in event; however, numbers are limited to the first […]

Amidst the urgency and anxiety of the climate crisis, speculative fiction can help us find hope by showing what an alternative, better future could look like. In The Ministry for the Future, Kim Stanley Robinson imagines a world ravaged by climate disaster, where humans find ways to change politics, technology, and the economy to win […]

Receive peer support and resources if you are caring for someone living with dementia. Our monthly family caregiver support group offers a safe place to learn about dementia and find community resources. Connect with other family members on the dementia journey. Pre-registration is required. Please call the First Link® Dementia Helpline at 1-800-936-6033. Presented in […]

THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. The next series of Parent Child Mother Goose will run from January 10 - March 13, 2024.  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 […]

Join us for a discussion group in French about current affairs. Discussion topics will be planned and shared with you before the session. The topics are created for those with an intermediate or advanced level of French. To engage fully with the materials, you should be able to read, listen, and understand French independently. You […]

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.

In this four-week course, students will explore the exciting world of software engineering and robotics! Through a series of hands-on activities and guidance from high school volunteers, students will design, test, and debug their very own software using a virtual robot simulation. Registration is required and opens August 1 at 10 a.m. Registering more than […]

Join Ruth Simons to discover the wonders of the UNESCO Biosphere Region Átl'ka7tsem/ Howe Sound and what it means for those living within and near the Átl'ka7tsem/ Howe Sound watershed. Since its designation by UNESCO in 2021, work has been underway on the Nchu’ú7mut/Unity Plan, a land and marine use plan created through a collaborative, […]

Learn how to access e-books and audiobooks on your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) using the free Libby app. Get ready to start reading and listening!

A program for 12–to 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. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. Drop-in, no registration required.

The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the WVML Recording Studio community! In order to be eligible to book studio time, you must attend one orientation session. All users learn how to share and care for this fantastic new space so that everyone can enjoy it. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms […]

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 with other […]

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, October 5, 12, 19, and 26. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session.   What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam, or […]

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. To book an appointment, call 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. To book an appointment, call the Community Computing Center at 604-925-7405, […]

The ultimate, multi-week program for young creatives who want to design an interactive, digital story using Merge Cubes and CoSpaces EDU (which is kind of like holding a series of holograms in your hands!). This is a project-based program, so participants should be able to attend all sessions on October 5, 12, 19, and 26. Registration is required and […]

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 […]

English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event. Please arrive on time. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the Library.

Bonjour is a drop-in French conversation group created to help French speakers in West Vancouver practise their everyday French conversation skills with fellow language enthusiasts. You will work in pairs and small groups to discuss a weekly topic. Additionally, French books and articles will be provided to help with your comprehension and reading skills. All […]

Gather your analog slides, photos, and films, and turn them into digital versions during our drop-in sessions. Bring a digital storage device like an SD card, USB stick, or external hard drive, or plan to store your files in the cloud. A notebook may be handy, too. While Community Computer Centre staff will be available […]

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. A parent or caregiver must accompany children. Drop-in, no registration required.