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Newcomers Library Tour
Main HallJoin us for a guided tour of the Library, focusing on programs and resources for newcomers and English language learners. This program is drop-in. Meet your guide at the Library's entrance. If you don't have a Library Card, bring your ID and proof of address so we can create a West Van Library card for […]
BIG IDEAS: Architect John Patkau in Conversation with Curator Pantea Haghighi
Main HallPatkau Architects may not be a household name to many, but their influence on Canadian architecture is unmistakable. Once you encounter their body of work across Canada, including the Audain Art Museum, the Polygon Gallery, Bibliothèque et Archives Nationales du Québec, the Winnipeg Millennium Library, Tula House, and the Skating Shelters on Winnipeg’s Assiniboine River, you […]
Friday Night Concert: Vancouver Jazz Orchestra featuring Brian Charette
Main HallIn celebration of the Library's 75th Anniversary, get ready to swing with the vibrant sounds of the Vancouver Jazz Orchestra! Featuring special guest Brian Charette on the Hammond B3 Organ, this lively performance will bring big band classics and contemporary jazz pieces to life in an unforgettable evening of music. About the Performers Grammy nominated, […]
General Library Tour
Main HallJoin us for a guided tour of the Library’s services and collections, our building, and an introduction to the Library’s website. This program is drop-in. Meet your guide at the entrance to the Library. Other upcoming tours: July 26 - Library Art & Architecture Tour
North Shore Jazz Series: Farah Siraj
Main HallRecognized as Jordan's Musical Ambassadress, Farah Siraj's music blends the sounds of flamenco, jazz, bossa nova, pop, and Middle Eastern music. She currently leads an ethnically diverse quintet of Arabian Flamenco Jazz, including world-class musicians from the Middle East, Europe, the United States and South America. Farah Siraj was born in Amman, Jordan, surrounded by […]
Library Art & Architecture Tour
Main HallJoining us for a guided tour of the Library, focusing on its architectural history and works of art. This program is drop-in. Meet your guide at the Library's entrance. This special event is presented as part of WVML’s 75th Anniversary celebrations throughout 2025, generously funded by the WVML Foundation.