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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Read Along

Wed, Jan 31 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

This event is full

If you have a child in grades 2 to 5 who would benefit from extra reading practice, Read Along may be the program for you. Over six sessions, we pair reading buddies with teen mentors so buddies can... keep reading

Lego robotics

Wed, Jan 31 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room

This event is full

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 for... keep reading

Issues that Matter: Artificial intelligence

Wed, Jan 31 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Join a community discussion with local experts who work with artificial intelligence. We will discuss how AI affects how we live, work and play. Registration is recommended, but participants can... keep reading

Recording station tour: Video

Wed, Jan 31 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Collaboratory | 3rd Floor recording Station

There are 2 spots left out of 3

Join us for an overview of how to record video in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for audio). We will show you how to set up the room and get started with the camcorder/... keep reading

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Thursday device clinic

Thu, Feb 1 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Need help with your device? Come to a small group device clinic with TechConnect staff. Bring your own device (e.g., a mobile phontablet,let or e-reader) and your technology questions.You can also... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 1 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

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

Intro to game design with Koala Koders

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

This event is full

Join us on this exciting eight-week coding journey! You will learn about the foundations of game development through block coding, from simple concepts including variables and "if statements" to more... keep reading

North Shore knitters

Thu, Feb 1 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ First floor program room

Join us at the library for an evening 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-sharing... keep reading

Typing and mousing

Thu, Feb 1 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

This hands-on class is for absolute beginners. We'll focus on effective use of the mouse and finding your way around the keyboard. We'll also spend time learning about the home row and doing typing... keep reading

Friday, February 2, 2024

Baby storytime

Fri, Feb 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 no... keep reading

Baby storytime

Fri, Feb 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 no... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Word

Fri, Feb 2 | 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm @ 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

English corner (virtual) —February 2024

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

All welcome! Practise 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, Feb 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

Jr. coding club

Fri, Feb 2 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Are you an aspiring coder? Want to learn or improve your coding skills in a fun, hands-on way? Join us for some fun after-school coding with a variety of devices:Micro:bits  Recommended for... keep reading

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Paws 4 Stories

Sat, Feb 3 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

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Paws 4 Stories is a program for children aged 7 – 10. It is run in partnership with the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program. In this program, a certified, friendly therapy dog sits with a child to... keep reading

Tech for tots

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

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

Valentine's Day circuit cards

Sat, Feb 3 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ First floor program room

Join us for a hands-on STEAM craft session where children and their caregivers will work together to create a light-up Valentine's Day card. Learn about electrical circuits and simple devices in this... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Feb 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, February 4, 2024

Sunday open door community hub

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

The Open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program held every Sunday and Wednesday. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on supporting the needs of those who are... keep reading

Open Gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Feb 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

Monday, February 5, 2024

Family drop in

Mon, Feb 5 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families or those taking care of children under 5.... keep reading

Chapter Chat book club

Mon, Feb 5 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ 2nd Floor - Don Preston Board Room

There are 6 spots left out of 6

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

Seniors' device clinic

Mon, Feb 5 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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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 prefer... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Feb 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

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

How to sign up for online services with the CRA

Tue, Feb 6 | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

This workshop will guide you to set up a Canada Revenue Agency My Account. Topics include:Benefits of using CRA online servicesSetting up your My AccountUsing your My Account to apply for benefits... keep reading

Recording station tour: Audio

Tue, Feb 6 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ North Vancouver | 3rd Floor Recording Station

There are 1 spots left out of 3

Join us for an overview of how to record audio in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for video). We will show you how to set up the room and get started with the audio recording... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Feb 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

Bedtime storytime

Tue, Feb 6 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

There are 44 spots left out of 100

Get ready for bed with our virtual bedtime storytime! Put on your PJ's, bring your favourite stuffie and blankie and snuggle in for calming stories, songs and a kid-friendly meditation. This storytime... keep reading

English Corner (in-person)

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

Due to limited space, registration is required. Please come on time — late arrivals may lose their spot.All welcome! Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make... keep reading

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Toddler storytime

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

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

Wednesday device clinic

Wed, Feb 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

Storytime in Farsi شعر و داستان خوانی برای کودکان به فارسی

Wed, Feb 7 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am @ Children's department

به برنامه شعر و قصه خوانی به فارسی بپیوندید تا با هم اوقاتی شاد و آموزنده برای کودکانتان فراهم آوریم و زبان فارسی را تمرین کنیم.این برنامه برای کودکان پیش دبستانی طراحی شده است اما تمام کودکان می... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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.Access to technology... keep reading

Read Along

Wed, Feb 7 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

This event is full

If you have a child in grades 2 to 5 who would benefit from extra reading practice, Read Along may be the program for you. Over six sessions, we pair reading buddies with teen mentors so buddies can... keep reading

Lego robotics

Wed, Feb 7 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room

This event is full

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 for... keep reading

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Device clinic in Farsi

Thu, Feb 8 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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

Teen open space

Thu, Feb 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, Feb 8 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

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

Intro to game design with Koala Koders

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

This event is full

Join us on this exciting eight-week coding journey! You will learn about the foundations of game development through block coding, from simple concepts including variables and "if statements" to more... keep reading

Adult ELL book club

Thu, Feb 8 | 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm @ First floor program room

Are you an adult looking to improve your English? Join our adult ELL (English language learner) book club every other Thursday for five sessions (Jan. 25, Feb. 8 & 22, Mar. 7, 21). As you read the... keep reading

Introduction to operating systems

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

This class will introduce you to Windows 10 and Mac OS X. We'll cover basic differences in layout and navigation, and offer some tips for personalizing your device. This is a hands-on workshop; bring... keep reading

Friday, February 9, 2024

Baby storytime

Fri, Feb 9 | 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 no... keep reading

Newcomer information session in Farsi جلسه توجیهی براي مهاجرین تازه وارد به زبان فارسی

Fri, Feb 9 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

 ما و ایمپکت نورث شور از شما دعوت می کنیم در جلسه اطلاعاتی رایگان که برای تازه واردین در تاریخ جمعه، ۹ فوریه از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ بعد از ظهر برگزار می شود، شرکت فرمائید :این جلسه حاوی... keep reading

Baby storytime

Fri, Feb 9 | 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 no... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Word

Fri, Feb 9 | 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm @ 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

English corner (virtual) —February 2024

Fri, Feb 9 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

All welcome! Practise 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, Feb 9 | 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

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