Events Calendar

Why should kids have all the fun? Grown-ups can enjoy technology camp too! Join us for four fun-filled sessions where we will play to learn. Bring your own phone or tablet or reserve one of ours. Week 1: Go Camera Crazy! Get to know what the camera on your phone or tablet can do. Pose […]

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 using Microsoft's free cloud storage system. 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. Capacity may be limited. Stay home if you are feeling sick. As the COVID-19 situation continues to change, this program […]

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 […]

Calling all digital artists! In this class, we’ll use Piskel to create and animate 2D pixel art. You can create an emoji, sprite, or design. A Google account is required. Participants are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. Registration is required and opens January 15 at 10 a.m. Registering more than one child? […]

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 […]

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 […]

Code along with a librarian and learn how to draw hearts with code. We will be using trinket.io in this class. 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 […]

During the Fraser River Gold Rush of 1858, miners poured in from around the world. Welshman "Navvy Jack” Thomas was among them, watched over by James Douglas, a man of Creole/Scottish heritage. Few struck it rich, but these dreamers laid the foundation for a modern, multicultural British Columbia. Join Greg Dickson and Mark Forsythe, authors […]

Do you have a great podcast idea? Are you unsure how to turn this idea into a reality? This informational session will outline all you need to know about the business of podcasting, from the different software and resources that are available, to developing your distinctive podcast style, to marketing and distribution. This session is […]

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 […]

Join author, illustrator and Scaredy Squirrel creator Mélanie Watt for a bilingual (English/French) discussion all about how she makes audiences laugh out loud. No registration required! Just visit the West Vancouver Memorial Library YouTube channel at the time of the event. For more information, visit wvml.ca/booktopia All are welcome, but Mélanie’s books are best for […]

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, March 17, April 7, or April 21   Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with […]

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 […]

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 […]

In community archives across British Columbia, local knowledge keepers are hand-fashioning a more inclusive history. Through a collage of personal interviews, archival footage, and deeply rooted memories, the past, present, and future come together, fighting for a space where everyone is seen and everyone belongs. History is what we all make of it. In honour […]

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 […]

Practise basic numeracy, coding, and problem-solving together with Osmo educational games that combine real-world and digital play. All children must attend with an adult who can participate in the program with them. Please register only one name for each family (each family will have one iPad and Osmo to use). Registration is required and opens […]

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 […]