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New Teen Books

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Fitting Indian by Jyoti Chand
Fitting Indian by Jyoti Chand
Love at Second Sight by F. T. Lukens
Love at Second Sight by F. T. Lukens
Out of Air by Rachel Reiss
Out of Air by Rachel Reiss
Libertad by Bessie Flores Zaldívar
Libertad by Bessie Flores Zaldívar
Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz
Snakehead by Anthony Horowitz
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams
Audre & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams
Teen Books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Authors

Teen Books by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Authors

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson
Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
M Is for Monster by Talia Dutton
M Is for Monster by Talia Dutton
Maybe An Artist by Elizabeth Montague
Maybe An Artist by Elizabeth Montague
2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences for Teens

2SLGBTQIA+ Experiences for Teens

The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold
The Last Bookstore on Earth by Lily Braun-Arnold
The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag
The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner
Old Wounds by Logan-Ashley Kisner
Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
Most Ardently by Gabe Cole Novoa
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao
Dear Wendy by Ann Zhao

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Solaro

Improve your grades and learn faster and smarter with Solaro. Specifically designed for grade 3 – 12 students in BC, Solaro combines online tutorials in math, science and English with study guides, customizable flash cards and interactive practice questions. You can also track your progress as you go.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

Academic Search Elite

Find articles from scholarly journals in nearly every academic discipline. Excellent for students and researchers.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

Canadian Encyclopedia

Search a comprehensive and credible source of information for students, readers, and scholars. This encyclopedia includes articles, biographies, timelines and more on Canadian people, places and events.

Encyclopedia of British Columbia

Know BC is home to the Encyclopedia of British Columbia, an authoritative resource on BC past and present that features more than 4,000 articles and 1,500 accompanying photographs, maps, charts and tables, as well as sound and video clips.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

Encyclopedia of Canada’s Peoples

An online version of the 1999 reference work that covers over 115 different peoples/ethnic groups that make up Canada’s population.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents, students, and business owners only.

Driver Training Tests

This site offers free driver training quizzes for people who are going to write their drivers licence test in British Columbia. Included are car practice tests; commercial driving licence practice tests; motorcycle practice tests; three online driver’s manuals (car, motorcycle, commercial driving licence); and an FAQ section with detailed answers to over 70 questions.

Volunteering

Teen volunteers must:

  • Be 14 – 18 years old
  • Have a valid BC Medical Card
  • Register for (and complete) the District’s Youth Volunteer Online Orientation program. As part of this program, you’ll create an online profile where you can indicate an interest in volunteer positions at the Library. If you have any concerns or questions on how to sign up, please contact volunteer@westvancouver.ca 
 

Volunteer positions include:

  • Shelvers: put paperbacks and magazines away, organize and straighten book shelves
  • Book Buddies: read with school-aged kids and play fun literacy games
  • Teen Technology Mentors: assist kids and adults in library staff-run Lab programs such as robotics, coding, and more.
  • Movie Matinee Host: count attendees, offer assistance and directions, enjoy the show!
  • Special Events: assist with set up, activities and take down of special events hosted at WVML (example: Summer Reading Club Medal Ceremony, Remembrance Day Ceremony Tea).

 

Meet all the criteria and still have questions about volunteering? Contact the Youth Department. 

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Create + Collaborate: Teen Library Involvement Opportunities

Looking for ways to contribute to the library, collaborate with other teens, and earn volunteer hours? Join:

  • ROOM 14 GRAPHICS: create content and design slides for the monitor in Room 14

Meets monthly —Open to all high school students (you do not need to complete the District Volunteer Training program to attend). 

Jun 18
Wednesday, 10:15 am – 11:15 am Event Series

Parent-Child Mother Goose: Toddlers

Jun 18
Wednesday, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Event Series

Parent-Child Mother Goose: Infants

Jun 18
Wednesday, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Event Series

Beat the Heat: Drop-in Play! | All Ages

Jun 18
Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Threads of a Tail: The Story of a Coast Salish Woolly Dog

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Jul 7
Monday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

ROOM 14 Graphics [VIRTUAL] | Grades 8-12

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Room 14

Room 14 is a space for youth in Grades 8 – 12. Anyone is welcome to browse the collections, but the seating, computers, and meeting room are just for teens.

Room 14 is a space for youth in Grades 8 – 12. Anyone is welcome to browse the collections, but the seating, computers, and meeting room are just for teens.

The meeting room seats six and is available on a first come, first-served basis to groups of students in Grades 8 – 12. It cannot be booked in advance. Each group is entitled to use the room for 30 minutes if others are waiting. Students can connect their devices to free Wi-Fi here, too.

In addition to Microsoft Office, our computers have:

  • Photoshop Extended
  • Camtasia + Jing
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