- No events scheduled for April 8, 2024.
- No events scheduled for April 9, 2024.
Conversation Circle: Let’s Talk, Learn, and Grow Together (in Farsi)
McDonald Creek Meeting Room11th Annual Literary Trivia Night with NEW Host Charles Demers
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CIty2024 North Shore Writers Festival
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyTraditional Welcome with Kung Jaadee | North Shore Writers Festival Opening
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyFrom Snooze to Groove – Enliven Your Memoir Writing Process with JJ Lee
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyPoetic Licence: On Approaching and Creating Poetry
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyThe Veggie Verse: Insights from Plant-Based Cookbook Creators
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyYoung Adult Author Sarah Suk in Conversation with Sabina Khan
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyBrian Thomas Isaac in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyKevin Chong in Conversation with Emi Sasagawa
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyWriters and Readers Closing Reception
North Vancouver City Library 120 14th Street, North Vancouver CItyWeek of Events
2024 North Shore Writers Festival
2024 North Shore Writers Festival
North Shore libraries present a celebration of Canadian authors, readers, and literature at the 2024 North Shore Writers Festival, April 12–13! Presenters include: Charles Demers, Kung Jaadee, JJ Lee, Sareh Farmand, Trish Gauntlett, Lisa Bagshaw, Renée Sarojini Saklikar, Lyndsay Sung, Bri Beaudoin, Desiree Nielsen, Joanna Tymkiw, Sarah Suk, Sabina Khan, Brian Thomas Isaac, Margaret Gallagher, […]
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
In the Gallery – West Vancouver Schools: Rockridge Secondary
The West Vancouver Memorial Library has partnered with the West Vancouver Art Museum to showcase a selection of 2D and 3D works by high school students from Rockridge Secondary School, taught by Art and Design Teacher Carrie Lehman. Rockridge’s creativity is also shown in its 2023 yearbook, which was fully designed by its student body. […]
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 […]
Tech Talk: Protect Yourself from Online Scams
Tech Talk: Protect Yourself from Online Scams
Discover ways to stay safe online with the West Vancouver Police Department. Join our talk to learn how to spot and avoid scams on the internet, so you can keep your personal information and finances secure.
Local Voices: Vanishing Skid Roads, Visible Remnants of Logging Above Lynn Valley, 1895-1915 with Larry Marshik
Local Voices: Vanishing Skid Roads, Visible Remnants of Logging Above Lynn Valley, 1895-1915 with Larry Marshik
A visual exploration of logging on the North Shore, from the forests via flumes and skid roads to the mills at Burrard Inlet. After a career as a land surveyor, Larry Marshik turned to exploring his "backyard": North Vancouver's mountains and forests. In West Vancouver, logging activity took advantage of the creeks. Today, the Old […]
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 […]
Conversation Circle: Let’s Talk, Learn, and Grow Together (in Farsi)
Conversation Circle: Let’s Talk, Learn, and Grow Together (in Farsi)
Mindfulness: How to embrace and live in the present moment? During this session, we'll explore the significance of mindfulness, its objectives, and engage in practical exercises to enhance relaxation and happiness through cultivating mindfulness. چطور در لحظهی حال زندگی کنیم و از آن لذت ببریم؟ در این جلسه ما میخواهیم به ذهن آگاهی بپردازیم و […]
Library Champions Information Session [VIRTUAL]
Library Champions Information Session [VIRTUAL]
The North Shore Public Libraries and NewtoBC invite you to attend an online information session about the Library Champions Project. Are you a new immigrant looking for? Canadian volunteer work experience? Online access to community and library resources? Better communication skills? More confidence? New friends and connections to the community? A better understanding of your […]
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 […]
11th Annual Literary Trivia Night with NEW Host Charles Demers
11th Annual Literary Trivia Night with NEW Host Charles Demers
Challenge your literary knowledge and vie for prizes and acclaim at the North Shore Writers Festival's Literary Trivia Night, hosted by author and comedian Charles Demers. Team Captains, gather your team of 3 to 6 to compete in this roundhouse event. Only Team Captains should register for this event for your entire team. Each member of the […]
Traditional Welcome with Kung Jaadee | North Shore Writers Festival Opening
Traditional Welcome with Kung Jaadee | North Shore Writers Festival Opening
The 2024 North Shore Writers Festival kicks off with a Traditional Welcome to the Territory with Kung Jaadee, who is an Indigenous storyteller, educator, and author. Register now for this […]
From Snooze to Groove – Enliven Your Memoir Writing Process with JJ Lee
From Snooze to Groove – Enliven Your Memoir Writing Process with JJ Lee
Enjoy a special workshop with JJ Lee, presented by the North Shore Writers’ Association. There may be a point where your memoir writing process feels excruciatingly lost or even boring. […]
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 […]
Poetic Licence: On Approaching and Creating Poetry
Poetic Licence: On Approaching and Creating Poetry
How does poetry find you? Or do you find poetry? How do poets develop poems, get ‘inspired’ or build a regular practice? Join a lively panel of award-winning, celebrated poets […]
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 […]
The Veggie Verse: Insights from Plant-Based Cookbook Creators
The Veggie Verse: Insights from Plant-Based Cookbook Creators
Dive into the world of plant-based cooking with Lyndsay Sung, Bri Beaudoin, Desiree Nielsen and Joanna Tymkiw! Whether you're a seasoned vegan chef or just starting to explore the benefits of a plant-forward lifestyle, this event offers valuable insights, delicious recipes, and compelling stories from these acclaimed plant-based cookbook authors. Register now for this FREE […]
Young Adult Author Sarah Suk in Conversation with Sabina Khan
Young Adult Author Sarah Suk in Conversation with Sabina Khan
Youth Art Author Sarah Suk sits down with Sabina Khan at the North Shore Writers Festival. 2023 marked the second straight year that a novel by acclaimed author Sarah Suk appeared on the CBC’s year-end list of Best Books for Kids and Teens, first with Made in Korea and then with The Space Between Here and Now. […]
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 essential recording knowledge and how to use the Focusrite 18i8 audio interface and software.
Brian Thomas Isaac in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher
Brian Thomas Isaac in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher
CBC's Margaret Gallagher sits down with Brian Thomas Isaac for an engaging conversation at the North Shore Writers Festival. Brian Thomas Isaac's debut novel, All the Quiet Places, is an emotional coming-of-age novel that was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, and a winner of […]
Kevin Chong in Conversation with Emi Sasagawa
Kevin Chong in Conversation with Emi Sasagawa
Join award-winning author Kevin Chong with local author Emi Sasagawa for a lively discussion! Kevin Chong has been enthralling readers for over 20 years. His latest novel, The Double Life of Benson Yu, has been called “gutsy”, “evocative”, and “ambitious.” Join him and local author Emi Sasagawa as they explore the art of writing about trauma […]
Writers and Readers Closing Reception
Writers and Readers Closing Reception
Join us for refreshments and to mingle with fellow festival-goers. The event will feature music, door prizes, and the announcement of the winner of the North Shore Writers’ Association’s writing contest. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Register now for this FREE event! For more information on this and other festival events: www.northshorewritersfestival.com
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 ideas 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 will […]
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 […]