The Libby app and Bibliocommons online catalogue are currently unavailable. Users can access current loans and search the catalogues but cannot borrow or place holds on new titles. Please check back to wvml.ca for updates.
The Libby app and Bibliocommons online catalogue are currently unavailable. Users can access current loans and search the catalogues but cannot borrow or place holds on new titles. Please check back to wvml.ca for updates.
Explore the sidewalks, beaches, and charming corners of West Vancouver through the eyes of celebrated artist and illustrator Emma FitzGerald. Having spent most of her childhood in West Vancouver, FitzGerald developed a deep appreciation for art during her painting classes at the Silk Purse Arts Centre and her visits to the West Vancouver Library. Renowned […]
Are you creative and looking for volunteer hours? Collaborate with other teens online to design slides for the monitor in Room 14 using Canva. Open to all high school students. No graphic design experience is necessary.
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.
Learn a new language for free with the Mango App using your library card online!
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to thousands of online art and craft lessons? Explore knitting, crocheting, painting, jewellery-making, cooking, baking, and more with video courses designed and led by creative professionals on Creativebug. Registration is required and opens on May 1 at 10 a.m.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences with […]
The Recording Studio Orientation is your gateway to joining the Recording Studio community! You must attend one orientation session to use the studio. This one-hour seminar will cover the terms of use, how to care for equipment, booking procedures, and an overview of the studio’s capabilities and limitations. Registration is required and opens on May […]
The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a group experience for parents and their infants that focuses on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence that can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children's crucial early years and give their children healthy early experiences […]
Join us for interactive free-play and a short storytime at 2:30 p.m. 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.
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 […]
On the Waterfront: West Vancouver's Half-Century Journey to Bring the Ambleside Waterfront Back to the Public Most decisions are not truly final. This is the case for the decision to use the Ambleside waterfront as a place for private homes. In the first half of the 20th century, Ambleside's Argyle Street grew organically into a […]
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 – 23 months old), designed for pre-walking, crawling, and walking little ones, it is full of songs, bounces, action rhymes, and very short stories to build language skills. Attending is […]
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, June 5, 12, 19, and 26. We will send you a Zoom link prior to each session. Please register for each month separately.
Did you know that your WVML library card can access digital versions of current newspapers and magazines from all over the world in dozens of languages? Join us in The Lab to learn how to access, login, and explore PressReader to enjoy the best news on-demand from the comfort of your device. Registration is required […]
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 for a discussion group on current affairs in French. Rejoignez-nous pour un groupe de discussion sur l’actualité en français. This program is 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 are encouraged […]
Kids and adults will learn a bit about Pablo Picasso's iconic Cubist style before making their own collages. All supplies will be provided. Caregivers must stay and participate with children under the age of 10. Please submit one registration for each child. Adults coming with children 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 21, April 11 and April 18. Facilitated by the Baha’i Community of West Vancouver in partnership with the […]
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 […]
Children experience the joy of making music through song, games, dance, and instruments. This is a sampler class for young children to develop very basic music skills that may serve them in future music classes. This program runs Fridays from April 25 to June 20. No session on Friday, May 16th. Children should be able […]
Bonjour is a drop-in French conversation group created to help French speakers 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 reading skills. All […]
Learn how to access ebooks and audiobooks on your mobile device (smartphone or tablet) using the free Libby app. Get ready to start reading! Registration is required and opens on May 1, 10 a.m.
Practise your reading skills by signing up for an appointment to read with Elqui, a certified St. John Ambulance therapy dog! Research shows that reading to a dog is tremendously motivational for kids and provides a calming, relaxed environment for children who may feel hesitant or anxious about reading. Paws 4 Stories runs on Fridays, […]
Get an overview of using the Library’s digitization equipment to convert home movies and videos from analog to digital formats. No previous experience is needed, but learners should have intermediate computer knowledge to manage files and formats. Then, with these new skills, you can 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.
In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world. This movie is rated PG. Watch the trailer here. Doors open: 1:30 p.m. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Movie […]
Do you have a great podcast idea? Are you unsure how to turn it into a reality? This informational session will outline all you need to know about the business of podcasting, from the different software and resources that are available to developing your distinctive podcast style to marketing and distribution. This session is part […]
A program for children of all ages to build the literacy skills used in our other storytime programs—but in French! Children will enjoy French stories, songs and more. Venez vous amuser en français avec des histoires, des marionettes, et des chansons. Drop-in, no registration required. All kids must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
We invite you to join our Reconciliation Reading Circles, where we will explore Indigenous literature, both fiction and non-fiction, to broaden our understanding of reconciliation. This month, we will discuss katherena vermette's real ones. Each month, we will also look at sections of Bob Joseph's 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act: […]
LinkedIn Learning is a valuable resource for online education. It covers almost every topic imaginable, and it is free for West Vancouver residents with your library card. This session will teach you how to access the platform, search for courses, and navigate the user interface. Registration is required and opens on May 1 at 10 […]