Week of Events
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
The West Vancouver Memorial Library has partnered with the West Vancouver Art Museum to showcase a selection of 2D and 3D works by high school students from Rockridge Secondary School, taught by Art and Design Teacher Carrie Lehman. Rockridge’s creativity is also shown in its 2023 yearbook, which was fully designed by its student body. […]
Words Matter Storytime
Words Matter Storytime
Join us at the West Vancouver Community Centre for a special storytime as part of National AccessAbility Week! We will sing songs and read books about people with different disabilities and talk about some of the ways we make our communities accessible for all. Everyone is welcome.
Keeping Yourself Safe Online
Keeping Yourself Safe Online
From creating strong passwords to identifying spam and sophisticated phishing attempts, this workshop covers important methods for staying safe and secure online.
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 […]
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 Essentials: Pivot Tables
Excel Essentials: Pivot Tables
Learn how to summarize, analyze, explore, and present your data using pivot tables in Excel. Register for each Excel Essentials program you wish to attend individually: Getting Started - Tuesday, May 7 Charts - Tuesday, May 14 Formulas - Tuesday, May 21
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 an idea 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 […]
Introduction to Drones | Grades 5-6
Introduction to Drones | Grades 5-6
This exciting new program explores the fundamentals of drone flight using the Kids with Drones simulator software. Using a special drone controller, fly the drone in simulated environments and through different obstacle courses.
Python: Getting Started
Python: Getting Started
Are you 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. Tuesday 6:00-7:30 p.m., May 21 Tuesday 6:00-7:30 p.m., May 28 Please note: this is a two-part series. Learners must attend all sessions. By registering for part 1, you […]
Parent Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
Parent Child Mother Goose | Toddlers
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
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 that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
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.
Password Managers: Getting Started
Password Managers: Getting Started
If you have trouble remembering your passwords for all your different accounts, using a password manager could be right for you. Join us for a brief introduction to what a password manager is and how you can use them effectively.
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 Thursday, May 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, 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. Book an appointment by calling the Community Computing Center at 604.925.7405 […]
Learn How to Manage Self-Critical Thoughts and Boost your Self-Esteem! [VIRTUAL]
Learn How to Manage Self-Critical Thoughts and Boost your Self-Esteem! [VIRTUAL]
We are our own worst critics, but we have the power to change this! In this virtual workshop, the presenter will help you tackle self-critical thoughts and provide you with techniques to boost your confidence. Workshop highlights: Core beliefs Perfectionism and realistic thinking Self-image and confidence Self-compassion techniques Other Programs in this Series: How to […]
Introduction to Sphero | Grades 3-4
Introduction to Sphero | Grades 3-4
Develop computational thinking skills and learn the basics of command language using Sphero Robots. Beginners welcome! Registration is required and opens April 2 at 10 a.m. If you are registering more than one participant, please register each one separately.
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 […]
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 […]
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
Orff-Kodaly Music for Children | Ages 2-3
This program is currently FULL. Orff Kodaly will run again in Fall 2024. 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 Friday from April […]
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 […]
Book Buddies | Grades 1-6
Book Buddies | Grades 1-6
During this one-hour program with teen volunteers, children will play literacy games and practise reading skills. Children must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for this program, Book Buddies runs from 4–5 p.m. on Fridays, May 24–June 14. Kids must be able to attend all four sessions.
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: Android Edition! Join our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for Android mobile devices. Bring your Android device and an idea of what you want to […]
Fun in French Storytime | All Ages
Fun in French Storytime | 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. Drop-in, no registration required. Children under 10 must attend with a caregiver. This program […]
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 […]
Movie Matinee: Malartic
Movie Matinee: Malartic
Join our Bonjour! French Conversation group for a documentary viewing followed by a group discussion in French. Dix ans après l’ouverture de l’énorme mine d’or à ciel ouvert de Malartic, le miracle économique attendu n’est plus que mirage. Constatant l’écart criant entre le déclin de la ville et la richesse de la compagnie minière, le […]
Recording Studio Orientation
Recording Studio Orientation
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must complete this 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.