Week of Events
In the Gallery: Boardwalks & Byways
In the Gallery: Boardwalks & Byways
Like many coastal communities, West Vancouver's shoreline is dotted with piers that continue to stand the test of time. Once the destination of a bustling ferry service, these wooden jetties connected Vancouver's southern shore to Ambleside, Hollyburn, Dundarave, Caulfeild, and Snug Cove. These points of entry at the bottom of 14th, 17th, and 25th streets […]
Device Clinic
Device Clinic
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, […]
Device Clinic
Device Clinic
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? Sign up for an appointment, and we will give you individualized help 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 us at tech@westvanlibrary.ca.
Current Affairs in French
Current Affairs in French
Join us for a discussion group in French about current affairs. Discussion topics will be planned and shared with you before the session. The topics are created for those with an intermediate or advanced level of French. To engage fully with the materials, you should be able to read, listen, and understand French independently. You […]
Learn to Code Python
Learn to Code Python
Curious about coding? We’ll get you started with this gentle, hands-on introduction. In this class, you’ll work on projects, including how to make a password generator. Wednesday, November 8 Wednesday, November 15 Please note: this is a two-part series. Learners must attend all sessions. By registering for Part 1, you are registering for the whole […]
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
Library Board meetings are open to the public to attend as spectators. Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of every month. Please email sdale@westvanlibrary.ca if you have questions about the meeting or would like to attend.
Digitization Basics: Movies and Videos
Digitization Basics: Movies and Videos
Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert home movies and videos from analog to digital formats. No specific digitization experience is needed, but learners should have intermediate computer knowledge to manage files and formats. Then, with these new skills, you can attend our Digitization Drop-In sessions, where you can use the digitization […]
Device Clinic
Device Clinic
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? Sign up for an appointment, and we will give you individualized help 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 us at tech@westvanlibrary.ca.
Dialogues: Thinking, Thinking, and More Thinking
Dialogues: Thinking, Thinking, and More Thinking
Are you a critical thinker, or are you a contrarian? Is this a valid distinction? In which ways does this binary approach to thinking contribute to political polarization in Canada and around the world? Join moderator Reema Faris on the third Thursday of the month to discuss topical social issues. Participants are from a wide range […]
Device Clinic
Device Clinic
Do you want to learn how to use your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? Sign up for an appointment, and we will give you individualized help 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 us at tech@westvanlibrary.ca.
West Vancouver Stories: The Post-Pandemic Project – Writing Sessions
West Vancouver Stories: The Post-Pandemic Project – Writing Sessions
Do you live, work, play, volunteer, or go to school in West Vancouver? Do you have a post-pandemic story to share? What has it been like living in this community since COVID-19? What has changed? What has stayed the same? Local author Lindy Pfeil will lead you in three in-person sessions, which will offer strategies […]
Bonjour!
Bonjour!
Bonjour is a drop-in French conversation group created to help French speakers in West Vancouver practise their everyday French conversation skills with fellow language enthusiasts. You will work in pairs and small groups to discuss a weekly topic. Additionally, French books and articles will be provided to help with your comprehension and reading skills. All […]
Digitization Drop-In
Digitization Drop-In
If you have analog slides, photos, or films, you can now convert them into digital versions by joining 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. While Community Computer Centre […]
Friday Night Concert: Bandonegro
Friday Night Concert: Bandonegro
Bandonegro is a world-class European tango ensemble specializing in both the traditional Argentinean tango and tango nuevo. Their passion, fresh sound, and unique style have won the hearts of audiences all over the world, and they are deemed the best tango orchestra of their generation. Michał Główka - Bandoneon/Accordion Jakub Czechowicz - Violin Marek Dolecki […]
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Connect with Confidence: Android Phones and Tablets
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our small group learning sessions. Bring along your device and ideas of what you would like to accomplish, and work with one of our talented staff members and each other to get to know more about what you and your device can do! We will focus on how your device works, […]
Movie Matinée: The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel
Movie Matinée: The Unimaginable Journey of Peter Ertel
A reluctant German Platoon Leader survives the Eastern Front and the Battle of Normandy, is captured by the U.S. Army and recruited by the State Department to assist in the democratization of Germany, then immigrates to Cleveland, where he forges a 25-year career with a small company owned by Orthodox Jews. An extraordinary true story […]
Recording Studio Orientation
Recording Studio Orientation
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the WVML Recording Studio community! In order to be eligible to book studio time, you must attend one orientation session. All users must learn how to share and care for this fantastic new space so that everyone can enjoy it. This one-hour seminar will cover the […]
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our small group learning sessions. Bring along your device and ideas of what you would like to accomplish, and work with one of our talented staff members and each other to get to know more about what you and your device can do! We will focus on how your device works, […]
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our small group learning sessions. Bring along your device and ideas of what you would like to accomplish, and work with one of our talented staff members and each other to get to know more about what you and your device can do! We will focus on how your device works, […]