Week of Events
In The Gallery: The Witness Blanket
In The Gallery: The Witness Blanket
Inspired by a woven blanket, the Witness Blanket is a large-scale work of art. It contains hundreds of items reclaimed from residential schools, churches, government buildings, and traditional and cultural structures from across the country. Each piece of the Blanket tells us about a specific experience from more than 130 residential schools that operated across […]
In the Gallery: Bald Eagles of West Vancouver
In the Gallery: Bald Eagles of West Vancouver
Bald Eagles are one of the most easily recognizable raptors seen along the West Coast. Their distinctive white heads and tails, powerful beaks, and sharp talons make them easily recognizable and a favorite subject for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. Our community is home to 14 nesting pairs, with three being located within Lighthouse Park. It […]
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Library Bound Tea Social
Library Bound Tea Social
Are you unable to get to the Library by yourself? Are you looking for a fun outing? Hop onto our shuttle bus and join us on the fourth Monday of the month for a Tea Social at the Library! You'll connect with new friends, participate in fun activities, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and more. Transportation […]
OWN THE SHELVES
OWN THE SHELVES
Love reading? Looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other literature-savvy teens to create book displays and reading lists and make purchase suggestions for the teen collection. Open to all high school students. No experience is necessary.
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 while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! A parent or caregiver must accompany the children. Drop-in, no registration required.
Excel: Pivot Tables
Excel: Pivot Tables
Learn how to summarize, analyze, explore, and present your data using pivot tables in Excel. February Excel Essentials Programs Getting Started - Tuesday, February 6 Charts - Tuesday, February 13 Formulas - Tuesday, February 20
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and ideas of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting! We will […]
Death, Taxes, and Beyond–CANCELLED
Death, Taxes, and Beyond–CANCELLED
Preparing your financial affairs for your loved ones can be an overwhelming process. At this session, Sheilagh Cahill, Financial Educator with the Credit Counselling Society, will walk you through the basics of wills, taxes, and insurance and give relevant resources for dealing with taxes, insurance, and estate planning. She is unable to assist with individual […]
Current Affairs in French!
Current Affairs in French!
Join us for a discussion group on current affairs in French. Discussion topics are planned and given to the participants before the session. The issues are created for participants with an intermediate or advanced level of French. To engage fully with the materials, participants should be able to read, listen, and understand French independently. Participants […]
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.
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 build language skills. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Getting Started with Apple Maps
Getting Started with Apple Maps
Are you feeling directionless? Join us and learn how to use Apple Maps to find places online, get directions and plan multi-stop routes that you can share with friends and family.
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. This 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 Thursdays, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, and February 29. We will send you a Zoom link before each session. You’ll need: A computer with a microphone (or […]
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? 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, […]
Coding Remix | Grades 4-5
Coding Remix | Grades 4-5
Play, test, and remix code! You’ll play a simple game to figure out how the code works and then remix it to make a modified game of your own. Previous experience with drag-and-drop coding is required.
Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Ages 3+
Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Ages 3+
Join our Youth Librarians and cast of puppets for a half-hour of stories, songs, and lots of silly fun! A parent or caregiver must accompany children nine and under. Doors open at 10:20 a.m.
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 29 or Friday, April 19. The Baha’i Community of West Vancouver facilitates it in partnership with the […]
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 (divided by levels) to discuss a weekly topic. Additionally, French books and articles will be provided to help with your comprehension and […]
Digitization Drop-In
Digitization Drop-In
Gather 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. While Community Computer Centre staff will be available […]
Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Ages 3+
Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Ages 3+
Join our Youth Librarians and cast of puppets for a half-hour of stories, songs, and lots of silly fun! A parent or caregiver must accompany children nine and under. Doors open at 3:50 p.m.
Family Storytime | All Ages
Family Storytime | All Ages
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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, […]
Fun in French | All Ages
Fun in French | All Ages
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Children under 10 must attend with a parent or caregiver.
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. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
Orff Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 4-5
Orff Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 4-5
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. This class runs every Saturday from January 13 - March 9 (no class on February 17). Children must be able […]
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Connect with Confidence: iPhones and iPads
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and ideas of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your iPhone or iPad in a classroom setting! We will […]
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. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]