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 Monday, May 2, 9, 16, and 30. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your smartphone/tablet. An email […]

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 private message […]

Explore your passion for books while discussing interesting titles with new friends at our 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 May 10 session, we’ll discuss Joan Haggerty's The Dancehall […]

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 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 […]

Kids will learn how to code Sphero robots to hit as many bowling pins as possible to get the highest score. Sound too easy? We’ll add obstacles and barriers to each bowling lane!  COVID-19 Safety Measures  This in-person program will be limited to 8 participants.  For this in-person kids’ program:    Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes […]

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence enabling them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years while giving their children healthy early experiences with language […]

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants which focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years while giving their children healthy early experiences with […]

Learn how to stay safe and secure in the online environment, from creating strong passwords to recognizing sophisticated scams. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing a mask may choose to do so and that choice is respected. Per Public Health updates, proof of vaccination is no longer required. […]

Develop computational thinking skills and learn the basics of command language using Sphero Robots. Beginners welcome!  COVID-19 Safety Measures  This in-person program will be limited to 8 participants.  For this in-person kids’ program:    Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing a mask may choose to do so and that choice is respected.   Per Public […]

Learn how you can access free books, movies, music, and courses online with your Library card! Take a tour of all of the fantastic digital resources you have access to. What you’ll need: a WVML library card or any library card with access to OverDrive, PressReader, Mango, LinkedIn Learning, Creativebug, Naxos, and Kanopy. For this […]

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. Covid-19 Safety Measures  This indoor program will be limited to […]

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 […]

Research shows the importance of having a healthy gut. Join Jess Pirnak, Registered Dietitian and Certified Wellness Coach, as she discusses what it means to have a healthy gut, the signs and symptoms of an unhealthy gut, and ways you can restore your gut health. For this virtual program, we'll be using Zoom. We will […]

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 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 […]

Open to all high school students, the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets twice a month to discuss teen collections and programming, and everyday issues affecting teens. Everyone is welcome. Earn volunteer hours by attending! For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will use the “waiting room” feature on Zoom to let participants into the […]

Let’s share some LOLZ together making digital comix on makebeliefscomix.com! It’s easy and fun—no drawing required.  Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program.  What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom. Parents and caregivers can find information on creating a Zoom account here.  We will use the […]

Family Storytime provides an opportunity 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. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures  This indoor program will be limited to 12 […]

Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join Friday, May 6, 13, 20, and 27. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam; or your smartphone/tablet. […]

A must-have resource for lovers of classical, jazz, and world music, Naxos Music Library is the most comprehensive classical music streaming platform. Learn how to access it online with your Library card! For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing a mask may choose to do so and that choice […]

Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Misty, a certified Paws 4 Stories 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 Fridays from […]

Toss your confidential documents in a secure paper shredder at this Friends of the Library fundraiser! Staples don't need to be removed, but large clips do need to be removed. Shredding will happen onsite rain or shine. Suggested donation: $5/bag, $10/box (cash only) All proceeds support Library programs like the North Shore Writers Festival, Summer […]

Family Storytime provides an opportunity 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. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Covid-19 Safety Measures  This indoor program will be limited to 12 […]

With a rapidly changing world and increasingly uncertain times, practical skills in the garden and kitchen are helpful, cost-effective, sustainable, and exciting! We'll consider the importance of involving every generation in finding ways to re-connect to nature to benefit our brains and bodies. Is it possible to grow a meaningful amount of food in just […]

Children and parents/caregivers will work together on building basic computational thinking skills—without computers! We'll use a variety of games and activities to make guesses, see patterns, and solve problems.  All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Register one name for each family.  COVID-19 Safety Measures This in-person program will be limited to 4 families.  […]