The Lab

The Library has automatic entrance doors. Each floor is accessible by elevator and includes wheelchair-accessible washrooms. The Main Floor and Second Floor have gender-neutral single-stall accessible washrooms. For directions to the Library and parking information, visit our Location & Hours page.

 

The Lab 

 

The Lab is located on the Lower Level of the Library, accessible by elevator and automatic doors. Inside The Lab are adjustable rolling chairs and tables that are 71.4 centimetres high. Content presented during the program is projected with automatically generated English captions onto screens at the front and sides of the space. Magnifiers are available for reading print content.

 

If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please contact us. We welcome your inquiries and will do our best to ensure your full participation in our event. Learn more about Accessibility at the Library.

Events at this venue

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  • A woman wearing glasses navigates a tablet while a man with white hair and a beard uses a smart phone.

    Device Clinic

    Device Clinics
    The Lab

    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 […]

  • Children look around a room for clues.

    Escape Room: The Dot-Vinci Code | Grades 3 – 5

    Spring Break Programs
    The Lab

    The famed Metropolitan Museum of Art has a travelling exhibition in West Vancouver! And it looks like there's more to the art than meets the eye...   ​Work with your team to find the hidden messages in the artwork, solve puzzles, and unlock your inner creativity! This Escape Room is inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' The […]

    Free
  • A person holds a cross stitch hoop while creating art

    Visible Mending with Creativebug

    The Lab

    Does your favourite pair of jeans have a hole in them? Or have you gotten a stain on your favourite tshirt? Rescue your favourite pieces by learning some basic darning techniques with Creativebug—WVML’s online arts and crafts video collection. All supplies needed for darning will be provided. Bring any mending projects you'd like to work […]

    Free
  • A photograph of people using the recording studio booth.

    Record with Confidence [CANCELLED]

    Recording Studio
    The Lab +1 more

    Do you want to use the Recording Studio but aren't sure where to begin? Welcome to Record with Confidence, our small-group learning sessions designed to help you tackle your first recording projects with confidence! Bring along your ideas and questions about recording. Get advice from our talented staff members and work through problems with fellow […]

  • A person holds slides in their hands

    Digitization Basics: Slides and Photos

    Discover Your Digital Library
    The Lab

    Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert slides and photos from analog to digital formats. No specific digitization experience is needed, but learners should have intermediate computer knowledge to manage files and formats.  With these new skills, you can then use the digitization equipment in our Community Computer Centre to work […]

    Free