Events Calendar

In this fun two-part series, participants will create a short video on a theme relating to sustainability. Explore the basics of video creation, including storyboarding, filming, and editing while raising awareness for this year's theme: Urban Forests! The best part? You can submit your video to the District's Student Video Contest for a chance to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Enjoy some digital play time with our Osmo games and unplugged creativity with Simbrix pixel art. Registration is required and opens February 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 of the program. […]

An action-packed 45 minutes of LEGO building, challenges, and activities! All children must come with an adult that can participate in the program with them. Registration is required and opens February 15 at 10 a.m. Please register only one name for each family. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes to continue […]

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 […]

Mason Bees play an important role in our environment and help farmers grow many of the foods we eat. Learn how to identify these stingless pollinators and build a simple mason bee house from everyday household items. We will also investigate bee cocoons up-close and discover what makes their life-cycle so fascinating! Children must be […]

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 fun two-part series, participants will create a short video on a theme relating to sustainability. Explore the basics of video creation, including storyboarding, filming, and editing while raising awareness for this year's theme: Urban Forests! The best part? You can submit your video to the District's Student Video Contest for a chance to […]

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, 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, […]

Calling all nature lovers! Did you know that half the bat species in BC are considered at risk? Join Danielle Dagenais from BC Bats to learn about these misunderstood creatures, and find out why they are an important part of the environment in British Columbia. For this in-person program: Masks are recommended. Anyone who wishes […]

In this Universe Lecture, we will  examine how many contemporary thinkers now view the body as a continuum of the mind’s capacity to experience the world around us and deeply connect to our most authentic selves. Maggie Reagh will then guide us through an applied experience of embodied cognition. Be ready to experience your mind as […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 us this March for a series of four movie matinees! Lyle, the crocodile, is perfectly happy living with the Primms on East 88th St. until irritable Mr. Grumps next door changes all that. This movie is rated G. Before you come see the movie you can read the book here. Watch the trailer here. […]

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 […]