Week of Events
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 […]
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.
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 delve […]
Word: Getting Started
Word: Getting Started
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit, and save documents. Word Essentials Series—register for each session that you want to attend. Word: Formatting-April 10 Word: Creating with Graphics -April 17
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.
Drone Simulator Workshop: Part 1 | Grades 6-7
Drone Simulator Workshop: Part 1 | Grades 6-7
Join our exciting new workshop that explores the fundamentals of drone flight using the Kids with Drones simulator software. Using a special drone controller, you'll work in pairs to learn how to fly a drone through different simulated environments and obstacle courses. This is a two-part class that will allow you to build your skills […]
West Vancouver Stories 2024 – Book Launch
West Vancouver Stories 2024 – Book Launch
Celebrate the publication of West Vancouver Stories 2024. Hear about the stories by 18 local contributors—how your West Vancouver neighbours made it through COVID-19 and how it impacted our community. Meet the contributing writers on this website. A Neighbourhood Small Grant from the West Vancouver Foundation supports the publication of this book.
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.
Accessibility-Focused Device Clinic
Accessibility-Focused Device Clinic
Do you want to learn how to enhance the accessibility on your iPad, Android, or other mobile device? We are here to give you individualized help on your accessibility needs! Sign up for a 30-minute appointment, and we will help you in person at the Library. Book an appointment by visiting or calling the Accessible […]
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, April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25. We will send you a Zoom link before each session. You’ll need: A computer with a microphone (or headphones) and […]
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 […]
Device Clinics
Device Clinics
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 […]
Become a LEGO® Stunt Driver | Grades 3-4 [CANCELLED]
Become a LEGO® Stunt Driver | Grades 3-4 [CANCELLED]
You’ll never make it, they said. You can’t possibly get a LEGO® car to go up a cardboard ramp and jump through a LEGO® hoop. Good thing you’re an awesome stunt driver who laughs in the face of danger—hahaha! How about you show them what you can do? Registration is required and opens May 1 […]
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 […]
Recording Studio Orientation
Recording Studio Orientation
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must attend one orientation session to use the studio. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms of use, how to care for equipment, booking procedures, and an overview of the studio’s capabilities and limitations.
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.
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Fun in Farsi Storytime | All Ages
Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. شما را به تماشای ویژه برنامه ی قصه گویی فارسی دعوت می کنیم! داستان ها و شعر های این برنامه به زبان فارسی ( به همراه اندک لغاتی به زبان انگلیسی ) […]
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 […]
CANCELLED: Movie Matinée & Author Talkback: North of Normal
CANCELLED: Movie Matinée & Author Talkback: North of Normal
Based on her riveting memoir, North of Normal follows Cea Sunrise Person’s unconventional childhood in the wilderness, her complicated relationship with her perpetually pot-smoking teen mom and her incredible path to a version of normalcy on the runways of Paris. Following the movie screening, we will host a talkback session with the author, Cea Sunrise […]
Audio Puzzles for Adults
Audio Puzzles for Adults
Audio puzzles present a fun way to learn and practice your audio editing skills using Audacity software. How many puzzles will you solve?
Book Buddies | Grades 1-6
Book Buddies | Grades 1-6
Children will play literacy games and practise reading skills during this one-hour program with teen volunteers. Kids must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for the program. Book Buddies runs from 4–5 p.m. on Saturdays, April 6–27. Kids must be able to attend all four sessions.
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 […]