🗓️ The Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on November 11, following the Remembrance Day ceremony and reception. 🗓️
🗓️ The Library will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. on November 11, following the Remembrance Day ceremony and reception. 🗓️
Quilt making has a long history, dating back to ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, and colonial America. For generations, skilled craftspeople have stitched layers of padding and fabric together to create this humble yet practical textile, initially prized for its utility. Over time, quilts have evolved beyond their practical uses. Today, they are celebrated for their […]
PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating presentations and creative documents. In this beginner workshop, you will learn how to create and design slides, add graphics, text and transitions, and control your presentation like a pro! Registration is required and opens October 1 at 10 a.m.
Dr. McRoberts and Dr. Chiu from Optomeyes Eye Care in West Vancouver will present a talk on recognizing eye conditions associated with various health issues, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune disorders. The presentation will cover the latest technologies for detecting and monitoring eye conditions, patient cases managed with physicians, and tips to reduce […]
Creative? Looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other teens and design slides in Canva for the monitor in Room 14 together online. Open to all high school students. No graphic design experience is necessary.
Are you an Advanced English Language Learner looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in reading a longer novel? Join our ELL book club for advanced readers. We will be reading The Reading List by Sarah Nisha Adams. There will be a limited number of books available to borrow. Once registered, you can request […]
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.
Welcome to Connect with Confidence: Voice Assistant Practice Session, one of our small group learning sessions. In this session, we will focus on Voice Assistants. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how to harness the power of voice commands to enhance your daily life. Learn to access apps, send texts, make calls, check the weather, […]
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 […]
Discover baseline technical skills for Mac computing, including using common and specialized technologies, software, and platforms. This is a virtual session that you can attend from the comfort of your own Mac computer. Registration is required and opens October 1st at 10 a.m.
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 […]
The upcoming sessions of Current Affairs in French have been cancelled. We are working to resume the program soon and thank you for your understanding. Join us for a discussion group on current affairs in French. Rejoignez-nous pour un groupe de discussion sur l’actualité en français. Discussion topics will be planned in advance and given to […]
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.
Is dis- and misinformation cutting your life short? Dive into this critical issue with Timothy Caulfield, Canadian law professor, science expert, Netflix host, and renowned author of four books plus the forthcoming The Certainty Illusion, at this highly anticipated fundraiser to support the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation. Concerns over dis- and misinformation have heightened. A recent Policy Horizons Canada panel listed it as the number one […]
This is a program for 12 – to 23-month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggly, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required.
Talking 'bout My Generation The 1960s was a decade of cultural and societal revolution, creating a soundtrack that still lives in the minds of the Baby Boomer generation. Instructor John Mitchell will investigate the different musical genres that dominated the period and ask, "oes music change society, or does it merely reflect the times?". October […]
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit, and save documents. This is the first course in our Word Essentials Series. By registering for this course, you are registering for both events in this series. Registration is required and opens October 1st at 10 a.m.
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. Attending is also a great way to connect […]
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, November 7, 14, and 21. We will send you a Zoom link before each session. Please register for each month separately.
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 […]
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 […]
As part of the Library's Remembrance Day commemorations, join West Vancouver author Roddy MacKenzie as he discusses his book Bomber Command: Churchill's Greatest Triumph. Roddy's father served in Bomber Command during the Second World War, but unlike so many brave veterans who survived the war, he seldom spoke of his exploits. When Roddy tried to learn […]
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. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the Library.
Join us for a storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for three- to five-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 focus on […]
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 September 27 to November 22 (no class October 25). Children must be able to […]
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 […]
Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert home movies and videos from analog to digital formats. No previous experience is needed, but learners should have intermediate computer knowledge to manage files and formats. Then, with these new skills, you can use the digitization equipment in our Community Computer Centre to work […]
This is 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. Drop-in, no registration required.
April 6th, 1917. As an infantry battalion assembles to wage war deep in enemy territory, two soldiers are assigned to race against time and deliver a message that will stop 1,600 men from walking straight into a deadly trap. This movie is rated 14A. Those under 14 will need to be accompanied by a […]
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 this program. Book Buddies runs from 4 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, November 9 - 30. Kids must be able to attend all four sessions. […]
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 […]