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 […]
Code a Website Part 1: HTML
Code a Website Part 1: HTML
Learn the skills you need to create websites in this introductory series. In this class, you will be introduced to HTML, the essential building blocks of basic web design. This […]
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 […]
Recording Studio Essentials
Recording Studio Essentials
Now that you can book the Recording Studio, it's time to learn how to use it and make the most of your studio time. This 90-minute crash course will cover […]
Exploring Worms | Ages 4-7
Exploring Worms | Ages 4-7
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop that will explore the fascinating life cycle and behaviour of earthworms. Check out this time-lapse video of an earthworm terrarium to see over […]
Code a Website Part 2: CSS
Code a Website Part 2: CSS
Learn the skills you need to create websites in this introductory series. This class introduces you to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), the basics of adding colour and design to your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Drone Simulator Fun | Grades 6-7
Drone Simulator Fun | Grades 6-7
Play our drone simulator software using a special drone controller. Learn the basics of drone flight and practice navigating a variety of drone models through challenging obstacle courses.
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 […]
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 […]
Adult Summer Reading Club: Book Chat
Adult Summer Reading Club: Book Chat
Join us to explore all things literary in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. This book chat isn't about dissecting a single book; it's gathering for people who love reading! At […]
Escape Room: AI Mix Up | Grades 5-6
Escape Room: AI Mix Up | Grades 5-6
Our devices are acting strange and don't recognize us anymore, and phishing scams are popping up on all our devices! We need to take the problem offline and reorganize. Participants […]
Book Buddies | Ages 6-12
Book Buddies | Ages 6-12
Children will play literacy games and practise reading skills during this one-hour program with teen volunteers. Children must be school-aged and able to read some English independently to register for […]
Farsi Poetry Night: Saib Tabrizi
Farsi Poetry Night: Saib Tabrizi
Gather to recite and discuss the beauty of Saib Tabrizi's Poetry. شب صائب تبریزی در شب صائب زندگی و آثار این شاعر بزرگ مورد بررسی قرار خواهد گرفت همچنین درباره دوران زندگی او گفتگو می کنیم و به واکاوی اندیشه های اجتماعی در غزلیات او خواهیم پرداخت . شعر فارسی در این دوره نه تنها […]
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.
Star Wars Fun with SimBrix™ | Grades 4-5
Star Wars Fun with SimBrix™ | Grades 4-5
Come to The Lab and build intricate Star Wars characters in a pixel art style using SimBrix.
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 accomplish. Collaborate with our talented staff members and fellow participants to explore the full potential of your Android device in a classroom setting! We will […]
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 […]
West Coast Modern Week Concert: Sharon Minemoto & James Danderfer Trio
West Coast Modern Week Concert: Sharon Minemoto & James Danderfer Trio
Join us for an intimate Sunday afternoon concert in the Library's Main Hall, featuring Sharon Minemoto on grand piano, James Danderfer on clarinet, and Paul Rushka on bass. This trio will explore jazz classics of the '50s and '60s, with a few original compositions thrown in. Pianist Sharon Minemoto is one of Vancouver's most in-demand […]
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 […]
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 […]