Extended Reality: Find the Pirate’s Treasure | 9-12 [VIRTUAL]
VirtualThe pirates need to make their way to find their treasure, but the seas are treacherous! Design the obstacles in their way. Kids are expected to spend about 20 minutes learning before the program. What you’ll need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom; your smartphone, tablet, or computer to use the […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
VirtualAt WVML, we have a selection of events, resources, and materials for English language learners. Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Saturday sessions on February 6, 20, and 27. We will send you an invitation prior to […]
Glass Sponge Reefs: Citizen Science and Conservation Achievements [VIRTUAL]
VirtualHowe Sound’s ancient glass sponge reefs are a globally unique ecosystem that provide important habitat for many marine animals of commercial, recreational, and cultural significance. Join Sheila Byers to learn why sponge reef ecosystems are important and how the research contributions of citizen scientists have supported the protection of these sensitive habitats. Sheila Byers is a Registered […]
Booktopia: Family Craft a Silly Story | Ages 6-10 [VIRTUAL]
VirtualLove crafts? Love stories? Join us in this virtual program where families will use their creativity and imagination. Families will create characters using whatever materials they have at home. You can use: paper, crayons, playdoh, clay, recycling materials -- whatever is available to you! For this virtual program, we'll be using Zoom. We will use the […]
English Conversation Online [VIRTUAL]
VirtualPractise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join the Monday sessions on March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. We will send you an invitation prior to the Zoom meeting. You can also join on Wednesdays and Saturdays in March. […]
Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]
VirtualJoin us on Instagram Live for Storytime with our Youth librarians! No registration is required—anyone can tune in using the Instagram app on their smartphone or tablet. Just search for the westvanlibrary profile on Instagram and click on our profile picture (the Library logo). Note that you must use the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet […]
Music Talks with Neil Ritchie [VIRTUAL]
VirtualGain a deeper understanding of the music you love through insightful lectures by entertaining and knowledgeable speakers, stimulating discussions, and some great on-screen performances. This series is made possible thanks to a generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation. […]
Mandarin for Beginners [VIRTUAL]
VirtualIf you have no previous knowledge of Mandarin, and would like to learn a few essential phrases for socializing and travel, this 6-week course is for you! We’ll cover basic PinYin phonetics. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. We will use the “waiting room” feature on Zoom to let participants into the program […]
Advanced ESL Book Club [VIRTUAL]
VirtualReady to read a longer novel? Join our ESL book club for advanced readers. In this session we will be reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. For this virtual program, we’ll be using Zoom. What you will need: A computer with microphone (or headphones) and webcam for Zoom; or your smartphone/tablet. An email address is […]
Device Clinic [VIRTUAL]
VirtualSign up for a 30-minute appointment via Zoom or over the phone to receive individualized help using iPads, Androids, and other mobile devices.
Book Buddies A | Ages 6 – 12 [VIRTUAL]
VirtualPractice your reading skills and play literacy games from home in this 25-minute program! Kids meet virtually with teen volunteers stationed and socially distanced at the library on Zoom. Kids must be school-aged and able to read some English on their own in order to register for the program. This program is part of a […]
SFU Writer’s Consults [VIRTUAL]
VirtualNeed an expert opinion on your writing? The SFU Writer’s Studio offers free, one-on-one, 45-minute manuscript consultations over the phone. What you’ll need: Seven pages of written work to submit ahead of the consult, a phone, and an email address Writing consults are limited to one per person. This program runs the first Tuesday of […]