- No events scheduled for March 6, 2023.
Week of Events
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
Tales for Twos | 2-Year-Olds
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 […]
SFU Writing Consults
SFU Writing Consults
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!
Let’s Talk!
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 […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
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 […]
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Infants
Parent-Child Mother Goose | Infants
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 […]
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth – 5 years
Drop-in Play + Storytime | Birth – 5 years
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 […]
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
Babytime: Walkers | 12 – 23 Months
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 […]
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
Babytime: Pre-Walkers | Birth – 12 Months
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 […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
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, March 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam, […]
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
Storytime Fun | Ages 3 – 5
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
English Corner
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 […]
Bonjour! French Conversation
Bonjour! French Conversation
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 […]
Digitization Drop-In
Digitization Drop-In
Gather up your analog slides, photos, and films and turn them into digital versions during our drop-in sessions. Bring a digital storage device like an SD card, USB stick, or external hard drive, or plan to store your files in the cloud. A notebook may be handy, too! If you need instruction on how to […]
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
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 […]
Technology Open Lab
Technology Open Lab
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 […]