The Library will be open on Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See all holiday hours here.
The Library will be open on Canada Day (Tuesday, July 1) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. See all holiday hours here.
Welcome to a photographic exhibition celebrating the early history of one of the community’s most enduring institutions. Through archival photographs, this exhibit explores how the Library evolved from a postwar vision into a cultural and architectural landmark, reflecting the collective memories of generations who have used this space. The Library officially opened on November 11, […]
Learn how to take, edit, and share photos with your iPad! Bring your iPad to The Lab and get ready to step up your photography game.
Learn the basics of Excel—including a tour of the ribbons, what the different cursors mean, and how to create a simple budget from scratch. Register for each Excel Essentials program you wish to attend individually: Getting Started - Monday, July 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Formulas - Monday, July 14, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Charts […]
Are you creative and looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other teens online to design slides for the monitor in Room 14 using Canva. Open to all high school students. No graphic design experience is necessary.
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 all children. Drop in—no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Learn about legendary painter Wassily Kandinsky with a focus on his ground-breaking circle art. All supplies will be provided, no art experience necessary. We will be using paint so please dress for mess.
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, […]
Have you joined our Adult Summer Reading Club? Not sure where to start? Want some ideas? Join us every two weeks to chat about books! This book chat is a judgement-free discussion group. Haven't read any books yet? No problem. You'll still get to enjoy snacks, connect with other people, and get book recommendations. No […]
Do you remember the first book you ever checked out at the West Vancouver Memorial Library? Do you have any special memories or events tied to WVML, like storytime, book clubs, or community gatherings? Is there a particular corner or reading nook in the Library you always find yourself drawn to? Or have you made […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
Are you curious about digital art? We’ll start with this gentle, hands-on introduction to Procreate on iPad. In this class, you’ll work on creating a digital illustration over two sessions. Part I: Layers and Sketching - Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Part II: Finishing Your Illustration - Wednesday, July 25, 10:30 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 […]
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.
Get your groove on! Work with friends as you learn how to mix instrument samples in Ableton Live and produce the next chart-topper.
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 […]
The North Shore Authors Collection inspires, supports, and celebrates the talent of North Shore authors by showcasing locally created content in all three North Shore libraries. Join us as we highlight some of the talented writers who are featured in the 2024/25 collection! With only a few minutes to grab your attention, this group of established […]
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 – 23 months old), designed for pre-walking, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Attending is […]
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 […]
Enjoy an outdoor storytime at John Lawson Park, offered in partnership with North Shore Community Resources. Look for the banners near the playground to find the exact program location.
Join us for a discussion group on current affairs in French. Rejoignez-nous pour un groupe de discussion sur l’actualité en français. This program is 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 are encouraged […]
Your parents are excited for a summer road trip and locked your electronics in a box. To get them back, you must play the Great Summer Road Trip game! Work together in teams using literacy skills, creativity, and critical thinking to find clues, solve puzzles, and crack the codes! * The same escape room […]
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 […]
Hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes in Persian and English. No previous language experience is necessary. All are welcome. Drop-in, no registration required. Children under 10 must attend with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for stories, songs, finger plays, and rhymes outside on our rooftop garden! Chairs will be provided under an open tent, but if families want to sit on the ground, we recommend bringing a blanket. Be sure to dress for conditions and bring your hat, sunscreen, and water. You can access the rooftop by […]
Join us for the chance to meet and greet Jeremy Valeriote, Member of the Legislative Assembly for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky! Bring your questions and comments. No need to register in advance, open to all ages. Light snacks will be provided. About MLA Valeriote: Prior to his election, he served as a Councilor for the […]
This is an introductory class on using a mouse and keyboard, opening and closing a program, and getting started using the Windows Operating System. No previous computer experience is required. After this class, you will be able to: Recognize different types of computers (desktop, all-in-one, laptop, mobile device) Identify the main parts of a computer […]
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. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Calling all explorers! Bring the whole family on a nature walk! Together, we'll learn about our local environment and explore the amazing world of plants with the Seek app. Please submit one registration for each child attending. Caregivers must attend and participate with kids under the age of 10. Adults coming with children do not […]
During a human expedition to colonize space, Mickey 17, a so-called "expendable" employee, is sent to explore an ice planet. A withering social critique is embedded into this quirky science-fiction film directed by Bong Joon Ho, the Academy-Award winning director of Parasite. Watch the trailer here. Doors open: 1:30 p.m. The movie starts at 2 […]
Calling all doodlers, colourers, and Picassos! Join us in The Lab as we explore using iPads to create digital art. This program is being offered in two 40-minute time slots. Please register for only one time slot. Time Slot 1: 2:30-3:10 p.m. Time Slot 2: 3:20-4 p.m. Registration is required and opens on June 1, […]
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 on Saturdays, July 5 - 26. Kids must be able to attend all sessions.
After bumping his head, zombie expert Dr. Johnson mistakenly released a mist that causes a Zombie Apocalypse. He needs help finding the antidote in his lab to stop the outbreak. Work together in teams using literacy skills, creativity, and critical thinking to find clues, solve puzzles, and crack the codes! Registration is required and opens […]
Join us for an intimate Sunday afternoon concert in the Library's Main Hall, featuring Jillian Lebeck on grand piano, Maafu Keteca on saxophone, and Kody Buchart on bass. This trio will explore jazz from the Great American Songbook, with a few original compositions thrown in. Canadian jazz pianist, composer, and vocalist Jillian Lebeck is one […]