Events Calendar

Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Monday sessions on April 12, 19 and 26. We will send you an invitation before the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Wednesdays and Saturdays in April. What you’ll need: […]

The North Shore Writers Festival presents an evening of Coast Salish Storytelling with Tsitsáyxemaat Rebecca Duncan. Celebrate and learn about the culture and traditions of the Coast Salish Peoples as Tsitsáyxemaat Rebecca Duncan shares powerful stories about our land and history. This is a virtual program that takes place online via Zoom. You'll need a […]

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 […]

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 via Zoom or over the phone.

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 […]

Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Wednesday sessions on April 7, 14, 21 and 28. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Monday and Saturdays in April. What […]

Join us for a talk on how virtual and augmented reality are changing several traditional industries and how you can benefit! Our guest speaker Daniel Japiassu is an experienced entrepreneur and CEO of YDX Innovation, a company trading on TSX-V. For the past 15 years, his company has been working with brands like Coca-Cola, NBA, […]

Learn how to use Scratch to create your very own Earth Day Game! Code along with the instructor to recycle plastic bottles, but not trash, in this fun game. No previous coding experience required. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. Please plan for an adult to stay online and […]

The North Shore Writers Festival presents a spectacular evening of literary conversation! Award-winning author, Lorna Crozier, will read from her latest book, Through the Garden: A Love Story (With Cats), and enjoy a conversation with CBC Broadcaster, Shelagh Rogers. Lorna will discuss the inspiration for the book as well as her process for memoir writing. This […]

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 […]

Explore your passion for books while discussing interesting titles with new friends at our virtual Book Club Social. Facilitated by librarians, these sessions will provide you with the opportunity to engage with compelling ideas and themes, while also connecting with people who have similar interests! For the April 15 session, we’ll discuss Kevin Wilson's Nothing […]

Learn the basics of using Siri, Apple's virtual assistant, on your mobile devices (iPhone or iPad). Please note that Siri is only compatible with Apple devices. 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 speakers (or headphones) […]

Open to all high school students, TAG is the Teen Advisory Group that meets once a month to discuss teen collections and programming as well as everyday issues affecting teens. Everyone is welcome.

The North Shore Writers Festival presents a Night with Wayde Compton! Author Wayde Compton discusses Black British Columbian history through the different literary forms of his published works — poetry, non-fiction essay, and the graphic novel. Compton will read from all three and discuss how the different approaches to the topic inform, or are informed […]

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 […]

Join Reema Faris for a monthly discussion on topical social issues. This month’s topic: As Earth Day approaches, what steps are you taking to contribute to environmental consciousness and what do you think our policy makers should be doing? For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. What you’ll need: A computer/smartphone/tablet with microphone (or headphones) and […]

The North Shore Writers Festival presents an Evening with Eden Robinson, hosted by Rosanna Deerchild. Acclaimed author Eden Robinson discusses her latest novel, Return of the Trickster, with the host of CBC’s Unreserved, Rosanna Deerchild. Eden will discuss this highly anticipated finale to her bestselling Trickster Trilogy. This is a virtual program that takes place online […]

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 via Zoom or over the phone.

Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Saturday sessions on April 3, 10, 17 and 24. We will send you an invitation before the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Monday and Wednesdays in April. What you’ll […]

The North Shore Writers Festival presents Writing for Young Adults with Eileen Cook and Jackie Bateman. In this workshop, Jackie Bateman and Eileen Cook discuss what makes a novel young adult. They will break down authentic characters, storytelling, and world-building for everything from contemporary stories to dystopian. Bring your questions, be ready to hear about […]

The North Shore Writers Festival presents a virtual night of literary trivia with author and CBC host Grant Lawrence! Test your mental mettle, and compete for prizes and glory. Team Captains, gather your team of 3 to 6 to compete in this virtual roundhouse event. Only Team Captains should register for this event on behalf of […]