Filming for sustainability

Tue, Mar 21 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a five-day workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12. Create an original short film with the support of experienced professionals! In small crews, participants will be guided through the... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Mar 21 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

English Corner (in-person)

Tue, Mar 21 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. English Corner meets in person every Tuesday, excluding public holidays. This group is facilitated by... keep reading

Build a mason bee home: grades 3 – 4

Wed, Mar 22 | 10:30 am to 11:30 am @ First floor program room

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Bees are an important part of our ecosystem. They are amazing pollinators, and help us grow the fruits and vegetables that we eat. Mason bees are gentle, non-stinging super-pollinators that live... keep reading

Filming for sustainability

Wed, Mar 22 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a five-day workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12. Create an original short film with the support of experienced professionals! In small crews, participants will be guided through the... keep reading

Build a mason bee home: grades 5 – 7

Wed, Mar 22 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ First floor program room

This event is full

Bees are an important part of our ecosystem. They are amazing pollinators, and help us grow the fruits and vegetables we eat. Mason bees are gentle, non-stinging super-pollinators that live across... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Mar 22 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Indigenous awareness training

Wed, Mar 22 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm @ Online via Zoom

How much do you actually know about Indigenous Peoples and issues? Would you like to build a better understanding of some of the issues you hear in the news?   If the answer is "yes!" then... keep reading

Filming for sustainability

Thu, Mar 23 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a five-day workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12. Create an original short film with the support of experienced professionals! In small crews, participants will be guided through the... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Mar 23 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Introduction to the cloud: Storing and sharing

Thu, Mar 23 | 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Learn what cloud computing is and how it can be really useful. We'll look at some of the cloud services you may already be using and take some of the fog out of your understanding of the cloud. This... keep reading

Friday open door community hub

Fri, Mar 24 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub is open twice weekly for fellowship and light refreshments. An outreach worker will be available during every hub to connect visitors with services on the North Shore. Free... keep reading

MS Office learn & practice

Fri, Mar 24 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ Collaboratory

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is consistently in the top five requirements in job postings. Want to learn MS Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? In these hands-on... keep reading

Lego challenges

Fri, Mar 24 | 10:30 am to 11:30 am @ First floor program room

This event is full

It's time for some Lego fun! Join other builders for an exciting hour of Lego challenges and activities. For children ages 5 – 9. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult. Registration... keep reading

Filming for sustainability

Fri, Mar 24 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a five-day workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12. Create an original short film with the support of experienced professionals! In small crews, participants will be guided through the... keep reading

English corner (virtual) — March 2023

Fri, Mar 24 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. English Corner meets online every Friday, excluding public holidays. This group is facilitated by the... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Mar 24 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Beginner English Corner (in-person)

Fri, Mar 24 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Practice everyday English, improve your grammar, increase your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. This program is designed for beginners and meets in person every Friday,... keep reading

Iranian documentary series with PELAN

Sat, Mar 25 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Join us as we host a monthly Iranian documentary series with PELAN. This series features works about Iranians, made by independent Iranian and non-Iranian documentarians, and begins by focusing on... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Mar 25 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ First floor program room

Play is important for child development. It contributes to physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing and is the first practice we get at reasoning, problem solving and planning.  ... keep reading

Video game creation with RPG Maker MZ

Sat, Mar 25 | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Are you interested in making your own video game? New to coding and graphic design? Learn how to get started with the all-in-one game making tool, RPG Maker MZ. Participants will learn how to: ... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Mar 26 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub is open twice weekly for fellowship and light refreshments. An outreach worker will be available during every hub to connect visitors with services across the North Shore.... keep reading

North Shore knitters

Sun, Mar 26 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ First floor program room

Join us at the library for an afternoon of knitting and socializing! North Shore knitters is a social group of knitters, crocheters and other fibre crafters. Join us for a friendly time of skill... keep reading

Seniors' device clinic

Mon, Mar 27 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Need help with your device? Register for a small group device clinic with TechConnect staff. Bring your own device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet or e-reader) and your technology questions. If you... keep reading

Seniors' device clinic

Mon, Mar 27 | 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Need help with your device? Register for a small group device clinic with TechConnect staff. Bring your own device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet or e-reader) and your technology questions. If you... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Mar 27 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Writing support with Capilano University

Mon, Mar 27 | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Have an essay you need some feedback on? Looking for assistance with drafting your résumé and cover letter? Confounded by a grammar problem? Visit the Collaboratory on Monday evenings to get help... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Mar 28 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Bedtime storytime

Tue, Mar 28 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

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Get ready for bed with our bedtime storytime! Put your pj's, bring a stuffie and snuggle in for calming stories, songs and kid-friendly meditations. This storytime is designed for preschool and... keep reading

English Corner (in-person)

Tue, Mar 28 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. English Corner meets in person every Tuesday, excluding public holidays. This group is facilitated by... keep reading

Toddler storytime

Wed, Mar 29 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join our stories, fingerplays, and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement and is designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers. ... keep reading

Persian book club باشگاه کتابخوانی فارسی

Wed, Mar 29 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room | Online via NVCL Zoom

Join us to discuss "Pirmard va Darya" by Ernest Hemingway during this hybrid (in-person and over Zoom) session.  Everyone is welcome. Registration is required by March 28, 5 p.m. The... keep reading

Wednesday device clinic

Wed, Mar 29 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Need help with your device? Register for a small group device clinic with TechConnect staff. Bring you own device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet or e-reader) and your technology questions. You can also... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Mar 29 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Collaboratory Club

Wed, Mar 29 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Experiment with science and technology at our Collaboratory club! Each week we'll do experiments using Collaboratory technology and play video games. For youth ages 10 to 13. Technology will be... keep reading

Writing your first children's book

Wed, Mar 29 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

In this interactive Writing with Writers workshop, you'll dive into the basics of getting your first children’s book onto the shelf. From conquering writers' block to self-publishing to marketing, we... keep reading

Device clinic in Farsi

Thu, Mar 30 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

برای کار با دستگاه الکترونیکی خود نیاز به کمک دارید؟ در برنامه Device Clinic کتابخانه ثبت نام کنید و سوالات خود را از همکار فارسی زبان ما بپرسید. شما می توانید دستگاه‌های الکترونیکی خود (مانند... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Mar 30 | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Mar 30 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This is a program for teens in grades 7 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch or PS4 game. ... keep reading

Introduction to streaming services

Thu, Mar 30 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Streaming is becoming the go-to way to access movies, TV shows, music and even software like Microsoft Office. Do you want to learn about this new way of accessing all your favourite content? In this... keep reading

Friday open door community hub

Fri, Mar 31 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub is open twice weekly for fellowship and light refreshments. An outreach worker will be available during every hub to connect visitors with services on the North Shore. Free... keep reading

MS Office learn & practice

Fri, Mar 31 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ Collaboratory

Knowledge of Microsoft Office is consistently in the top five requirements in job postings. Want to learn MS Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? In these hands-on... keep reading

Baby storytime

Fri, Mar 31 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers. Registration for storytimes is... keep reading

Baby storytime

Fri, Mar 31 | 10:45 am to 11:15 am @ Children's department

Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles and bounces! This early literacy program is designed for babies up to 24 months old, and their caregivers. Registration for storytimes is... keep reading

Chapter Chat book club

Fri, Mar 31 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ 2nd Floor - Don Preston Board Room

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Chapter Chat book club is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will meet twice a month to talk about what participants have been reading. Anyone can participate, whatever... keep reading

English corner (virtual) — March 2023

Fri, Mar 31 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. English Corner meets online every Friday, excluding public holidays. This group is facilitated by the... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Mar 31 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Drop in and hang out with friends, work on homework, read or use the computers or Wi-Fi on your device. Teen open space is every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to 5 p.m. on... keep reading

Beginner English Corner (in-person)

Fri, Mar 31 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Practice everyday English, improve your grammar, increase your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. This program is designed for beginners and meets in person every Friday,... keep reading

Jr. Collaboratory explorers

Fri, Mar 31 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Try out some fun devices at the Jr. Collaboratory explorers, a drop-in program for youth ages 6 – 10 and their parents and guardians.  Each week we will pull out our Collaboratory devices for... keep reading

One eRead Canada: Tatouine

Sat, Apr 1 | 9:00 am to 9:00 pm @ City Library

The One eRead/Un Livrel Canada is a digital, bilingual, cross-Canada book club connecting readers to one another and to their libraries.  2023’s One eRead Canada initiative is Tatouine by Jean... keep reading