- No events scheduled for June 2, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]