⚠️ Due to a nearby aerial fiber installation, there will be a one-lane closure on Marine Drive and parking disruption at the Library on Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ⚠️
⚠️ Due to a nearby aerial fiber installation, there will be a one-lane closure on Marine Drive and parking disruption at the Library on Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ⚠️
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This exhibition celebrates the creativity, curiosity, and artistic voices of teen artists from Rockridge Secondary School, presenting a dynamic selection of drawings, sculptures, and paintings created by students under the guidance of art educator Carrie Lehman. Through a wide range of materials, techniques, and personal perspectives, these works reflect the students’ willingness to experiment, take […]
Learn new strategies and take part in friendly, non-competitive games with other kids at your level. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this club is for those who want to learn, play, and improve their chess skills. Registration is required. Kids must register for each Kids Chess Club session they would like to […]
If you have trouble remembering your passwords for all your different accounts, using a password manager could be right for you. Join us for a brief introduction to what a password manager is and how you can use them effectively. This is a HYBRID program: participants can choose to register for IN-PERSON or VIRTUAL attendance. […]
Join us for a half-hour of high-action rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and short stories designed to keep your toddler engaged and happy while building important pre-reading skills and learning that books are fun! A parent or caregiver must accompany all children. Drop in—no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us in The Lab to explore our Meta Quest 3 Virtual Reality (VR) headsets! During this 45-minute session, you'll have the opportunity to play VR games of your choice with support from our staff. Available Games: Ocean Rift, Job Simulator, Fruit Ninja, and more! Note: Meta Quest 3 headsets are recommended for users 10 […]
Join us in The Lab to explore our Meta Quest 3 Virtual Reality (VR) headsets! During this 45-minute session, you'll have the opportunity to play VR games of your choice with support from our staff. Available Games: Ocean Rift, Job Simulator, Fruit Ninja, and more! Note: Meta Quest 3 headsets are recommended for users 10 […]
Easter is on the horizon. It’s a significant religious holiday and also one of the times in a year when the most chocolate is sold. How do we reconcile religion with consumerism and can we ever untangle faith from the web of capitalist commercialism? Join moderator Reema Faris on the second Wednesday of the month to […]
Fingerpicking with no pickup? Pick up some recording tips! From woodwinds to percussion, brass to strings, learn techniques for recording your acoustic instruments in the studio or at home. Geared towards instrumentalists with little or no prior recording experience, this workshop invites participants to bring their instruments into the Studio for a practical, hands-on session. […]
Join us for interactive free-play, and a chance to meet new friends in the Storyhouse. Come for the entire time, or drop in for a bit—whatever works for you! Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Join us for a discussion group in French. Rejoignez-nous pour un groupe de discussion en français. This program is created for participants with an intermediate or advanced level of French. This group has no instructor and offers participants the opportunity to freely interact and discuss current topics in French. Topics may be freely proposed and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a world striving for inclusion yet often divided, what can choir singing teach us about how to live and work together across differences? This program answers this question by exploring how voices come together in different ways, sometimes singing the same notes, sometimes layering different notes, and sometimes weaving independent lines that interact. Choir […]
This is a program for 12 to 23-month-old babies on the move! Designed for wiggly, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Babies have incredible brains, and it’s never too early to start immersing your little one in language. A program for our youngest library lovers (0 – 12 months old), Babytime is full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays that you can easily incorporate into your baby’s daily routine. Attending is also a great way to connect […]
Practise your English at home! Join our English language facilitators and other English language learners for a conversation using Zoom. Register here to join us on Thursday, March 5, 12, 19, and 26. We will email you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
All are welcome at this program celebrating Nowruz: the arrival of Spring. All children under the age of 10 must attend with an attentive caregiver. Please register each child attending. Adults do not need to register.
English Corner is an enjoyable way for intermediate-level speakers to practise English conversation skills. Registration is not required for this event. Participants are asked to arrive on time. Note: There will not be a session on March 20, April 3 or April 17. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the […]
Welcome to Connect with Confidence, our in-group learning sessions exclusively tailored for iPhones and iPads. Bring along your Apple device and an idea 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 […]
Join us for a storytime full of books, rhymes, felt stories, and puppets for 3-5-year-olds. Children who have positive, fun experiences with language and books when they are young have an advantage when starting school. Research shows that five simple activities can help your child get ready to read and we focus on all five […]
Bonjour is a drop-in French conversation group created to help French speakers practise their everyday French conversation skills with fellow language enthusiasts. All French levels are welcome. *Note: there will not be a session on the following dates: January 30, February 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, and May 15 Our hosts are Francophone. […]
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 […]
A chance for families to hear stories, sing songs, and learn new fingerplays and rhymes. Librarians will let you know how to modify an activity for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers whenever possible. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Drop-in, no registration required. All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Explore how virtual reality (VR) is transforming long-term care and hospitals in this engaging lecture with UBC IDEALab VR team. Learn how researchers, care staff, and individuals living with dementia are co-creating immersive, person-centred, and culturally relevant VR experiences to enhance connection, joy, and well-being. Discover the challenges, breakthroughs, and future potential of this innovative […]
On the cusp of global superstardom, New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past as he records the album "Nebraska" in the early 1980s. Watch the trailer here. Doors open: 1:30 p.m. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Movie run time: 1h 52m. This movie […]
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 […]
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 […]
From protecting your digital identity to managing your social media persona, learn how to better maintain your online privacy.