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 March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Wednesdays and Saturdays in March. […]

Learn the basics of using devices and software through guided instruction. Little to no experience required. Ready to organize your own meetings and hangouts on Zoom? You will learn how to safely set up Zoom for professional meetings, book clubs, playing games and more. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will email you […]

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). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

Gain a deeper understanding of the music you love through insightful lectures by entertaining and knowledgeable speakers, stimulating discussions, and some great on-screen performances. This series is made possible thanks to a generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation. […]

If you have no previous knowledge of Mandarin, and would like to learn a few essential phrases for socializing and travel, this 6-week course is for you! We’ll cover basic PinYin phonetics. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will use the “waiting room” feature on Zoom to let participants into the program […]

Ready to read a longer novel? Join our ESL book club for advanced readers. In this session we will be reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. What you will need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom; or your smartphone/tablet. An email address is […]

Sign up for a 30-minute appointment via Zoom or over the phone to receive individualized help using iPads, Androids, and other mobile devices.

Practice your reading skills and play literacy games from home in this 25-minute program! Kids meet virtually with teen volunteers stationed and socially distanced at the library on Zoom. Kids must be school-aged and able to read some English on their own in order to register for the program. This program is part of a […]

Need an expert opinion on your writing? The SFU Writer’s Studio offers free, one-on-one, 45-minute manuscript consultations over the phone. What you’ll need: Seven pages of written work to submit ahead of the consult, a phone, and an email address Writing consults are limited to one per person. This program runs the first Tuesday of […]

Practice your reading skills and play literacy games from home in this 25-minute program! Kids meet virtually with teen volunteers stationed and socially distanced at the library on Zoom. Kids must be school-aged and able to read some English on their own in order to register for the program. This program is part of 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). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

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) […]

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 March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Mondays and Saturdays in March. […]

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). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

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). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]

Sign up for a 30-minute appointment via Zoom or over the phone to receive individualized help using iPads, Androids, and other mobile devices.

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 March 6, 20, and 27. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Wednesdays and Mondays in March. What you’ll […]

A photographic introduction to the basics principles and ethos of (rural) permaculture with Certified Permaculture Designer, Laura Marie Neubert. She will explore the ways in which to apply permaculture productively, sustainably, and beautifully to urban gardens of all shapes and sizes—from tiny patio and balcony gardens, to front yard and boulevard gardens. Topics covered include: […]