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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 […]
Did you know that your Library card gives you access to one of the world's largest online databases for genealogical research? Dive into historical censuses, voter lists, immigration documents, birth, marriage, and death records with Ancestry: Library Edition. Join us in The Lab to learn how to access, login, and explore Ancestry: Library Edition to […]
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.
PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating presentations and creative documents. In this beginner workshop, you will learn how to create and design slides, add graphics, text and transitions, and control your presentation like a pro! Registration is required and opens on May 1 at 10 a.m.
Welcome to Connect with Confidence: iOS Settings Practice Session, one of our small group learning sessions. Our friendly staff will help you explore and demystify the Settings on your Apple iPad or iPhone. Join us in a relaxed, collaborative environment as we explore the ins and outs of the Settings app together. Bring your questions […]
Are you a tech-savvy teen looking to make a difference in your community? Join us for a hands-on training session with your Teen and Tech Librarians to learn how you can become a Teen Technology Mentor and help teach digital literacy skills to kids and adults. In this orientation session, we'll introduce you to our […]
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 […]
Learn how to uUse your WVML library card to enjoy the world's premier classical music streaming service. Medici.tv is home to the classical music industry's largest video-on-demand catalogue, with over 4,000 concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master classes, and jazz programs available to stream in HD. Database Access Information: Only licensed for West Vancouver […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
It's not too late to make something for your dad or a dad-like figure in your life! 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This hands-on session will teach you how to access movies and videos using the free Kanopy app. Get ready to start watching!
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, […]
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.
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. Then, with these new skills, you can use the digitization equipment in our Community Computer Centre to work […]
Join us for Arts in the Garden 2025, two days of art and music in our stunning rooftop garden, Swáy̓wi Temíxw. This peaceful garden invites visitors to reflect, recharge, and embrace the nurturing synergy between learning and nature. This is a free public garden. Saturday, June 14 Performing Artists: The Shorties, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Argel MDR, […]
It’s amazing to see wildlife in their natural habitat. Learn how to view animals safely while keeping a respectful distance. Caregivers must stay and participate with children under the age of 10. Please submit one registration for each individual who will attend. Plus, register for Trip Planning 101 at 3:30 p.m. the same day!
Do you have a great podcast idea? Learn how to make your dream a reality by taking this hands-on introduction to audio editing! This workshop will cover editing vocal tracks and adding music to your podcast using Audacity audio software. This session is part two of a two-part series on podcasting. Please register for each session you […]
Discover how enjoyable camping can be! Join us to learn what you need to pack so you feel prepared for the trip ahead. Topics include camping basics, how to plan your trip, what to bring, camp cooking, and wildlife safety. Caregivers must stay and participate with children under the age of 10. Please submit one […]
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.
Join us for Arts in the Garden 2025, two days of art and music in our stunning rooftop garden, Swáy̓wi Temíxw. This peaceful garden invites visitors to reflect, recharge, and embrace the nurturing synergy between learning and nature. This is a free public garden. Saturday, June 14 Performing Artists: The Shorties, 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Argel MDR, […]
Since the 1970s, bird populations have plummeted by almost 30 billion due to human-caused dangers. Climate change and biodiversity loss have heavily impacted birds, especially migrating birds who rely on water, food, and shelter on their long journeys. In the face of this crisis, is there anything we can personally do to help? Yes indeed […]
Join 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