Events Calendar

Are you an Advanced English Language Learner looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in reading a longer novel? Join our ELL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading the Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. There will be a limited number of books available to borrow. Once registered, you can […]

Join us for a half hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy. They will build important pre-reading skills and learn that books are fun! Drop-in, but space is limited. For larger groups please contact youth@westvanlibrary.ca to make sure we can accommodate your group. Children must […]

Learn the basics of creating presentation slides using Microsoft PowerPoint. This workshop will include time to work on your own project. Join us with an idea of the type of presentation slides you would like to design! What you’ll need: Bring your own laptop (with Microsoft PowerPoint installed), or use one of our Lab computers. […]

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 email […]

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 email […]

As you get ready to leave after finishing a school project at the library, you notice the doors are locked and the alarm is set. Mr. Lemoncello has trapped you and your friends in the library! Work together to figure out clues, solve problems, and break out of the library! Based on Chris Grabenstein’s popular […]

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 […]

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

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 can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]

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. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing a […]

In this series of classes, you'll use VexCodeVR to learn the fundamentals of Python and apply these skills to robotics. Learn about the core of a rover and a rover's “anatomy” such as a sensor, a magnet detector, and more. By the end of this 4-week course, you should be comfortable designing your own basic […]

Podcasts are like radio for the internet, with way more topics and the ability to follow what interests you. Come and learn the basics of finding, subscribing, and listening to podcasts. We will explore topics of interest and look at some WVML staff favourites. Whether it is for information or entertainment, there are podcasts out […]

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 help build language skills. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes […]

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, February 2, 9, 16, and 23. 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 or email […]

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 email […]

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 February 2, 9, 16 and 23. […]

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. Participants are asked to arrive on time. Note: There will not be a session on Friday, April 7   Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the Library. For this in-person […]

Have you had your device for a while but aren't using all the features or apps? Are there things you want to do with your device but don't know how? Connect with Confidence is a series of three workshops designed for you to get to know your Apple phone or tablet. By the time you […]

Drop in to practise everyday French dialogue with others in person. You will work in pairs and small groups (divided by levels) to discuss a weekly topic. You will also learn comprehension and reading skills with French books. All French levels are welcome. *Note: there will not be a session on the following dates: January […]

Children will play literacy games and practise their reading skills with teen volunteers during this one-hour program. Kids must be school-aged and able to read some English on their own in order to register for the program. Book Buddies runs from 4 - 5 p.m. on Fridays, January 13 - February 3. Kids must be […]

Lezlie Harrison is a vocalist, bandleader, and on-air radio host at the preeminent jazz radio station WBGO out of Newark, New Jersey. Whether taking on a classic jazz tune, blues, gospel, or an original composition, Lezlie imbues each note and line of a song with her very own styling and personalized delivery. She will be […]

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. Drop-in, but space is limited. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who […]

Join teachers from the Pocket Panda Chinese Learning Centre for an interactive program to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival and mark the end of Lunar New Year celebrations. Registration required. Children 9 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue wearing […]

Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance, and instruments. This is a sampler class for young children to develop very basic music skills that may serve them in future music classes. Supported by a generous bequest from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation. The […]

You may have heard of the recent migration of users from Twitter to Mastodon, one of many instances you can find in the Fediverse. The Fediverse is a collection of community-owned, ad-free, decentralised, and privacy-centric social networks—social media without corporate ownership and user exploitation. It's been described as "weird," "cool," and "friendly," and it has […]

Re-imagine the cover for one of your favourite books (or choose one from our Sad Covers Collection) using Canva. Registration is required and opens January 15 at 10 a.m. Registering more than one child? Please register each one separately. Caregivers of children younger than 10 years old must stay in the library for the duration […]

Need help getting started with e-books, adding an app to your smartphone, or updating your email contacts? A librarian will be available at our Open Lab to answer questions. Bring your own computer, tablet, cellphone, or e-reader with you to get assistance or use one of our laptops or tablets to practice. Drop-in sessions, no […]