Wednesday device clinic

Wed, May 31 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ 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

Persian book club باشگاه کتابخوانی فارسی

Wed, May 31 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room | Online via NVCL Zoom

Join us to discuss "Do khayat-e hendi" by Rohinton Mistry during this hybrid (in-person and over Zoom) session. Everyone is welcome. Registration is required by May 30, 5 p.m. ... keep reading

Toddler Storytime

Wed, May 31 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department | Storytime Children

Come join us for stories, fingerplays and song. 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

Audio production recording station tour

Wed, May 31 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Recording station on the 3rd floor

Learn how to do audio recording! We'll give you a tour of the library's recording station, show you how to make a booking, and introduce the equipment and software available for recording music,... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, May 31 | 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, May 31 | 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

Lego robotics: Intermediate 2

Wed, May 31 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ First floor program room

Join us as we learn about robotics and coding using the Lego Robot Inventor kit and app. Build your own robot, then explore some basic coding concepts to bring your robot to life! This is a program... keep reading

Immigrant seniors' learning circle

Thu, Jun 1 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ Impact North Shore #207-123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver (Room #9)

REGISTERAre you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English?Join us in this instructor-led group, where you will meet other newcomers and volunteers from the community and practice your English... keep reading

Thursday device clinic

Thu, Jun 1 | 1:45 pm to 2:45 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

Thu, Jun 1 | 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, Jun 1 | 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

VR Robotics 101 with Koala Kode

Thu, Jun 1 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 1 spots left out of 12

Join Koala Kode for an introduction to coding for kids! This workshop takes place over six Thursdays, May 18 to June 22, for children in grades 4 – 7. Ever wondered how complex robots work? Do... keep reading

Wayfinding: Technology for navigation and transportation

Thu, Jun 1 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory | or Online via Zoom

This is a hybrid program - attend in person or via Zoom. Do you know the options for finding your way around the North Shore and beyond? Are you interested in learning what your options for... keep reading

Friday open door community hub

Fri, Jun 2 | 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, Jun 2 | 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, Jun 2 | 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, Jun 2 | 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

English corner (virtual)—June 2023

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

There are 11 spots left out of 25

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

Teen open space

Fri, Jun 2 | 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, Jun 2 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Third floor program room

All welcome! Practice English conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. This program is designed for beginners and meets in person every Friday, excluding... keep reading

Jr. Collaboratory Explorers

Fri, Jun 2 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 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

Rise of crime fiction in Farsi چیستی ادبیات جرم و ظهور دوباره ی آن در ایران

Sat, Jun 3 | 10:30 am to 12:30 pm @ Third floor program room | Online via NVCL Zoom

This hybrid program is a collaboration between UBC Persian Literature Reading Club and North Vancouver City Library.  «ادبیات دیگری و دیگری ادبیات»:  چیستی ادبیات جرم و ظهور دوباره‌ی آن... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Jun 3 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

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

Kids' chess club

Sat, Jun 3 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ First floor program room

Join us for a weekly kids chess club on Saturdays, 2 – 4 p.m. during June and July. This club is for children who love chess and would like to meet and play. Even if they don't know how to play chess... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Jun 3 | 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm @ Collaboratory

Spend time together, try new games and have fun! Open to youth of all ages and their families. No experience is required, and beginners are encouraged to attend!Nintendo Switch games:Mario Party... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Jun 4 | 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

Open Gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Jun 4 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft is educational, fun, and has been popular for years! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for years, you can join us to build or battle. No registration required. Our... keep reading

Immigrant seniors' learning circle

Mon, Jun 5 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ Impact North Shore #207-123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver (Room #9)

REGISTERAre you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English?Join us in this instructor-led group, where you will meet other newcomers and volunteers from the community and practice your English... keep reading

English conversation circles for the workplace

Mon, Jun 5 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Impact North Shore, 207 - 123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver. Room 207.

Register Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your workplace English skills?  Join us in this instructor-led group, where you will meet other newcomers and volunteers from the... keep reading

Seniors' Device Clinic

Mon, Jun 5 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 4 spots left out of 4

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, Jun 5 | 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 4 spots left out of 4

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, Jun 5 | 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

Sign language class

Tue, Jun 6 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

Interested in learning sign language? Join us for this 6-week class, led by Salsi’miya Janine Gonzales, who has a hearing impairment and is an experienced teacher of Canadian Sign Language. You’ll... keep reading

English conversation circles for community connection

Tue, Jun 6 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

RegisterAre you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English?Join us in this instructor-led group, where you will meet other newcomers and volunteers from the community, and practice your... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Jun 6 | 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

Scratch 100 with Koala Kode

Tue, Jun 6 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This event is full

Join Koala Kode for an introduction to coding for kids! This workshop takes place over six Tuesdays from May 16 to June 20 and is for children in grades 1 – 4. Do you like drawing and animations?... keep reading

English Corner (in-person)

Tue, Jun 6 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

All welcome! 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... keep reading

Wednesday device clinic

Wed, Jun 7 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ 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

Toddler Storytime

Wed, Jun 7 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department | Storytime Children

Come join us for stories, fingerplays and song. 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

Video production recording station tour

Wed, Jun 7 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Recording Station on the 3rd Floor

Learn how to do video production at the library! We'll give you a tour of the recording station, show you how to make a booking, and introduce the equipment and software available for filming and... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Jun 7 | 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, Jun 7 | 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

Palliative care on the North Shore

Wed, Jun 7 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm @ Third floor program room

What is palliative care? What is hospice care? Learn about what supports are available on the North Shore for those dealing with a serious, life-limiting illness, and how patients and family can... keep reading

Teen zine release party

Wed, Jun 7 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

Join us for the teen zine release party at City Library.The Spring 2023 issue of the teen zine, Make Life More Sustainable, was dreamed up, edited and designed by the library's Teen Advisory Council.... keep reading

Device clinic in Farsi

Thu, Jun 8 | 1:45 pm to 2:45 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, Jun 8 | 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, Jun 8 | 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

VR Robotics 101 with Koala Kode

Thu, Jun 8 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 1 spots left out of 12

Join Koala Kode for an introduction to coding for kids! This workshop takes place over six Thursdays, May 18 to June 22, for children in grades 4 – 7. Ever wondered how complex robots work? Do... keep reading

Intermediate MS Excel – Part 2

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

This class builds on the last two Microsoft Excel classes. We'll look further at using formulas and get started with conditional formatting. We'll also look at other options for graphically displaying... keep reading

Friday open door community hub

Fri, Jun 9 | 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