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Canadian culture and language training: Basic

Mon, Jul 28 | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom and in person at Impact North Shore

Are you interested in improving your English language skills for daily life? Join this 10-session hybrid English class to practice and improve your English language skills for daily life.Improve... keep reading

Paws 4 Stories

Tue, Jul 29 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

Paws 4 Stories is 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 help the... keep reading

Wednesday open door community hub

Wed, Jul 30 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program 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 without... keep reading

Toddler storytime

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

Join us for stories, finger plays and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement. It's designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers.Registration... keep reading

Canadian culture and language training: Basic

Wed, Jul 30 | 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom and in person at Impact North Shore

Are you interested in improving your English language skills for daily life? Join this 10-session hybrid English class to practice and improve your English language skills for daily life.Improve... keep reading

Craft extravaganza

Wed, Jul 30 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm @ First floor program room

Looking for a fun way to chill out this summer? Come and join us for afternoon crafts on four Wednesdays in July. Each week, a new project will be introduced using a variety of craft and recyclable... keep reading

Teen summer writing group

Wed, Jul 30 | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

This is a program for teens in grades 7 - 12Join short story writer Erin MacNair for two afternoons of writing. The group will work on submissions for "The Butterfly Effect," this year's theme for the... keep reading

Sign language class

Wed, Jul 30 | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Third floor program room

This event is full

Interested in learning sign language? Join us for this 8-week class led by Salsi’miya Janine Gonzales. Gonzales has a hearing impairment and is an experienced teacher of Canadian Sign Language. You’ll... keep reading

Board game night

Wed, Jul 30 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Join us for a fun evening of board games at City Library!Try a new game or play a familiar favourite with other community members. We’ll provide a number of popular games from our collection. At the... keep reading

Teen Advisory Council

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

This is a program for teens in grades 8 to 12. Want to develop your leadership skills while having fun helping to plan and promote Library programs and events for teens? You will get a chance to... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Jul 31 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

3D Design for the environment with Koala Koders

Thu, Jul 31 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This program is for children in grades 3 - 5Explore how 3D design can help protect our planet! In this workshop, you will use TinkerCAD to create different computer-aided design models to express your... keep reading

Summer movie matinee: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fri, Aug 1 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Aug 3 | 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

Kids' summer chess club

Tue, Aug 5 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ First floor program room

Interested in coming for a fun game of chess with other kids at the library?  During select Tuesday afternoons in July and August, children 8 – 13 can participate in casual games of chess and... keep reading

Wednesday open door community hub

Wed, Aug 6 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program 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 without... keep reading

Meet the Summer Reading Club artist

Wed, Aug 6 | 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

There are 29 spots left out of 40

Come one, come all to meet this year's Summer Reading Club artist, Lauren Achtem!Families are welcome to join Lauren in a colour-a-thon where everyone will get the opportunity to doodle and colour... keep reading

Sign language class

Wed, Aug 6 | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Third floor program room

This event is full

Interested in learning sign language? Join us for this 8-week class led by Salsi’miya Janine Gonzales. Gonzales has a hearing impairment and is an experienced teacher of Canadian Sign Language. You’ll... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Aug 7 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

Summer movie matinee: Cool Runnings

Fri, Aug 8 | 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm @ Third floor program room

Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Aug 10 | 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, Aug 10 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 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

Family drop-in

Mon, Aug 11 | 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 for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading

Seniors' Gathering: Create a light-up button

Tue, Aug 12 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room

There are 29 spots left out of 30

Gather with fellow seniors at the library, share stories and enjoy light refreshments. Drop-ins are welcome, but registrations are encouraged. You can register at any desk or by calling 604-998... keep reading

Wednesday open door community hub

Wed, Aug 13 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program 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 without... keep reading

Open sewing studio

Wed, Aug 13 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Reserve a time to use the library’s sewing machines to work on your own projects. Bring your own materials. Equipment available for you to use at the booking includes:Janome 2030 QDC-B  and 2030... keep reading

Board game night

Wed, Aug 13 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Join us for a fun evening of board games at City Library!Try a new game or play a familiar favourite with other community members. We’ll provide a number of popular games from our collection. At the... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Aug 14 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

Summer movie matinee: Kubo and the Two Strings

Fri, Aug 15 | 2:30 pm to 4:15 pm @ Third floor program room

Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Aug 17 | 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, Aug 17 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 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

Family drop-in

Mon, Aug 18 | 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 for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading

Kids' summer chess club

Tue, Aug 19 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ First floor program room

Interested in coming for a fun game of chess with other kids at the library?  During select Tuesday afternoons in July and August, children 8 – 13 can participate in casual games of chess and... keep reading

Wednesday open door community hub

Wed, Aug 20 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program 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 without... keep reading

Open sewing studio

Wed, Aug 20 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Reserve a time to use the library’s sewing machines to work on your own projects. Bring your own materials. Equipment available for you to use at the booking includes:Janome 2030 QDC-B  and 2030... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Aug 21 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

Summer movie matinee: Spy Kids

Fri, Aug 22 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Aug 24 | 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, Aug 24 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 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

Family drop-in

Mon, Aug 25 | 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 for those taking care of children under the age of 5. Registration is not required.Please note,... keep reading

Wednesday open door community hub

Wed, Aug 27 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program 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 without... keep reading

Board game night

Wed, Aug 27 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Join us for a fun evening of board games at City Library!Try a new game or play a familiar favourite with other community members. We’ll provide a number of popular games from our collection. At the... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Aug 28 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS5 game.... keep reading

Summer movie matinee: The Iron Giant

Fri, Aug 29 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Beat the heat at the library! Join us in July and August for Friday afternoon movies at the library. Bring your own cushions, mats and blankets — or use one of our chairs!July 4 — Babe (1995)July 11 —... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Aug 31 | 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

Wednesday open door community hub

Wed, Sep 3 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program 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 without... keep reading

Summer reading club medal ceremony

Sat, Sep 6 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Civic Plaza

Join us on the Civic Plaza as we celebrate a summer of reading! All BC summer reading club participants are invited. Bring your completed reading record to earn your final stickers and medal. After... keep reading

Summer reading club mini medal ceremony

Sat, Sep 6 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Looking for a low-key version of our summer reading club medal ceremony? Join us in the 'Serene Green' room (the Collaboratory) on the third floor of the library for a modified ceremony. This event is... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Sep 7 | 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

Wednesday open door community hub

Wed, Sep 10 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room

The open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program 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 without... keep reading