Week of Events
In the Gallery – Arthur Erickson: Inward/Outward
In the Gallery – Arthur Erickson: Inward/Outward
In celebration of West Coast Modern Week 2024, experience the architectural photography of John Fulker and Selwyn Pullan, featuring modern homes designed by Arthur Erickson. These photographs of six residences encapsulate the architect's remarkable design vision and illustrate west coast modern aesthetics. West Coast Modern Week runs from July 9 to 14. Presented by the […]
Getting Started with Creativebug
Getting Started with Creativebug
Get to know our new database, Creativebug! Creativebug provides unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes.
Tech Talk: Debunking Recycling Myths
Tech Talk: Debunking Recycling Myths
What really happens to your recycling? Join the District of West Vancouver to discuss common recycling myths. You'll learn about what happens to your recycling after it's picked up, tricky materials and where to take them, and what you can do to become a recycling champion! Our Tech Talks introduce exciting new technologies and how […]
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.
Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is a valuable resource for online education that covers almost every topic imaginable—and it is all free for West Vancouver residents with your library card. This session will teach you how to access the platform, search for courses, and navigate the user interface.
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 […]
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 […]
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | Birth – 5 Years
Join us for interactive free-play 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.
Library Board Meeting
Library Board Meeting
The West Vancouver Memorial Library Board meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Wednesday of every month. Click here to view the 2024 meeting schedule, agenda, and minutes. Organizations and delegations are invited to make a presentations at Library Board meetings. Please call Shannon Dale at 604.925.7410 to confirm […]
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babytime | Birth – 24 Months
Babies have incredible brains and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect with other families in the community. Children must be accompanied by a […]
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, June 6, 13, 20, and 27. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam, or your […]
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 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 […]
Dialogues: Father Knows Best
Dialogues: Father Knows Best
The annual Father's Day celebration was on June 16. How have notions of fatherhood changed over time, and what does it mean to be a father now? Join moderator Reema Faris on the third Thursday of the month to discuss topical social issues. Participants are from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. Everyone is […]
Farsi Poetry Night: Contemporary Ghazal
Farsi Poetry Night: Contemporary Ghazal
Gather to recite and discuss the beauty of contemporary Ghazal. غزل دوره معاصر در مسیر هزار ساله ای که غزل فارسی از قرن چهارم تا دوره معاصر داشته است همواره دچار افت و خیزهای فراوانی بوده است و در دوره معاصر متاثر از تحولات دنیای امروز تطوری بنیادین در اندیشه و زبان داشته است که […]
Family Storytime | All Age
Family Storytime | All Age
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Whenever possible, librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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 […]
North Shore Jazz Series: Mary Ancheta Quartet
North Shore Jazz Series: Mary Ancheta Quartet
Vancouver-based Canadian/Filipina keyboardist and composer Mary Ancheta steps into the spotlight with her genre-bending, organic, modern take on jazz and electro-funk. Inspired by the likes of Squarepusher, The Meters, John […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cooking from the Garden with Bri Beaudoin: Making the Most of Fresh Herbs
Cooking from the Garden with Bri Beaudoin: Making the Most of Fresh Herbs
Join cookbook author Bri Beaudoin to learn creative ways to cook with fresh herbs, tips for making herbs last longer at home, and easy methods for preserving herbs using your freezer and pantry. Fresh herbs are a delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly way to elevate your cooking. In the summer, herbs like basil, thyme, parsley, rosemary, […]
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 […]