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Sew a Halloween mask

Sun, Oct 18 | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm @ Third floor program room | October 18 Collaboratory

Get into the Hallowe’en spirit at North Vancouver City Library. Using colourful felt and the library’s sewing machines, cut out and sew your own masks to wear on Halloween! Masks are a great addition... keep reading

Cozy storytime

Sun, Oct 18 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room

Join us for a quieter storytime with stories, finger plays and songs. Our storytime program is based on simple concepts and movement, and is for kids of all ages and their caregivers. ... keep reading

Open door community hub

Sun, Oct 18 | 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, Oct 18 | 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

Workplace culture and language training – Intermediate

Mon, Oct 19 | 6:00 am to 7:30 am @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

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

Family drop in - POSTPONED until October

Mon, Oct 19 | 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

iPhone and iPad help

Mon, Oct 19 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads... keep reading

Learn sign at storytime

Mon, Oct 19 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am @ Children's department

Families with children are welcome to join this special five-week storytime series that incorporates words and simple phrases in Canadian Sign Language. This program is co-led by library staff and CSL... keep reading

Canadian culture and language training – Basic

Mon, Oct 19 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

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

Conversation circles for the community connection - Intermediate

Mon, Oct 19 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! Join us in this instructor-led group, where you will meet... keep reading

Drop-in technology help

Mon, Oct 19 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Need help using your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader? Bring your own device and your technology questions, and drop by the library for one-on-one assistance from our Tech staff. Registration... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Oct 19 | 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. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Spooktacular Halloween crafts

Mon, Oct 19 | 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm @ First floor program room

Let’s get in the Halloween spirit for an after-school craft.  We will be using a variety of crafting supplies to make wooden spoon vampires, tealight witches and cotton ball ghosts.This drop-in... keep reading

Young writers of the North Shore!

Mon, Oct 19 | 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Third floor program room

This is a program for teens in grades 7 to 12.Join fellow wordsmiths for friendly banter, exercises and reading of work, led by North Shore Writers' Association member Erin MacNair. This year we will... keep reading

Conversation circles for the workplace - Intermediate

Mon, Oct 19 | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! In this instructor-led group, you will meet other newcomers... keep reading

Workplace rights and responsibilities آشنایی با حقوق و مسئولیت هاي ضروري در محیط کار

Tue, Oct 20 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

In this workshop, you will learn about your rights as an employee in BC and the steps you can take to resolve problems at work. Knowing your legalrights provides strong protection.Host: Azam Shamsi,... keep reading

Immigrant seniors learning circle (beginner/basic level)

Tue, Oct 20 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In-person: Silver Harbour Centre, 2325 St Georges Ave, North Vancouver

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English? You are invited to join our in-person conversation group. This instructor-led conversation circle is an opportunity to meet other newcomers... keep reading

Conversation circles for community connection – Basic

Tue, Oct 20 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills? You are invited to join our blended (in-person and online) conversation group! This instructor-led conversation club is an... keep reading

Conversation circles for the workplace – Basic

Tue, Oct 20 | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! In this instructor-led group, you will meet other newcomers... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Oct 20 | 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. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Make a stop motion movie

Tue, Oct 20 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ Collaboratory

This event is full

Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Are you interested in learning how to create stop-motion animation? Join us for this introductory workshop.Participants will work in groups to:Create a script and... keep reading

English Corner (in-person) — October 2026

Tue, Oct 20 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.All are welcome! English Corner is a group for practising English... keep reading

Workplace culture and language training – Intermediate

Wed, Oct 21 | 6:00 am to 7:30 am @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

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

Open door community hub

Wed, Oct 21 | 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

Seniors' device clinic

Wed, Oct 21 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ Collaboratory

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes if the class is full.Need help with your device? Register for a small group device clinic with... keep reading

Toddler storytime

Wed, Oct 21 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

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

Canadian culture and language training – Basic

Wed, Oct 21 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

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

Conversation circles for the community connection - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 21 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! Join us in this instructor-led group, where you will meet... keep reading

Conversation circles for the workplace – Basic

Wed, Oct 21 | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! In this instructor-led group, you will meet other newcomers... keep reading

Android help

Wed, Oct 21 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Bring your mobile Android device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and work with a TechConnect staff member and fellow participants in exploring the full potential of your device. We... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Oct 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. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Study Stars

Wed, Oct 21 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Children's department

Study Stars is a dedicated group of teen volunteers offering free tutoring in the library. In this supervised program, teen volunteers offer tutoring to youth in grades 4 – 7 in various subjects, from... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Oct 21 | 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for this fun after-school open space where you can explore different Collaboratory gadgets and play video games.For youth ages 10 to 13.Access to technology will be first-come, first-served,... keep reading

Conversation circles for the workplace - Intermediate

Wed, Oct 21 | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! In this instructor-led group, you will meet other newcomers... keep reading

Persian book club باشگاه کتابخوانی فارسی

Wed, Oct 21 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory | or Online via Zoom

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Adult book club: real ones

Wed, Oct 21 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room | or Online via Zoom

Join fellow community members for a discussion of real ones by katharena vermette. Participants can attend at the library or via Zoom. All are welcome!Registration is required by 12 p.m. on the... keep reading

Recording Station tour: Video

Wed, Oct 21 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording studio 3rd floor

Learn how to record video in the library's recording station. We'll show you how to set up the room and get started with the camcorder, editing software and other equipment. We'll also show you how to... keep reading

Conversation circles for community connection – Basic

Thu, Oct 22 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills? You are invited to join our blended (in-person and online) conversation group! This instructor-led conversation club is an... keep reading

Conversation circles for the workplace – Basic

Thu, Oct 22 | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ In person at Impact North Shore and Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! In this instructor-led group, you will meet other newcomers... keep reading

Drop-in technology help in Farsi کمک به رفع اشکال تکنولوژی به زبان فارسی

Thu, Oct 22 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory

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

Teen open space

Thu, Oct 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. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Oct 22 | 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

Micro:bits 101 with Koala Koders

Thu, Oct 22 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Join Koala Koders for an introduction to coding for kids! This workshop takes place over four Thursdays, October 8, 15, 22 and 29, for children in grades 3 – 4. In this beginner-friendly course,... keep reading

Conversation circles for the workplace - Intermediate

Thu, Oct 22 | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English skills for the workplace? You are invited to join our online conversation group! In this instructor-led group, you will meet other newcomers... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Intro to Excel

Thu, Oct 22 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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

Baby storytime

Fri, Oct 23 | 10:15 am to 10:45 am @ Children's department

Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles, and bounces! Baby storytime is a wonderful way for you to bond with your little one through rhymes, stories and play time. It’s also a great... keep reading

Google and the internet

Fri, Oct 23 | 10:30 am to 12:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Your internet searches have started to look different! Whether you are a beginner wanting to learn more about the internet and how to do searches, or you have more experience and would like to learn... keep reading

Baby storytime

Fri, Oct 23 | 11:15 am to 11:45 am @ Children's department

Come have fun with your baby with stories, rhymes, tickles, and bounces! Baby storytime is a wonderful way for you to bond with your little one through rhymes, stories and play time. It’s also a great... keep reading

English Corner (virtual) — October 2026

Fri, Oct 23 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

All are welcome! Practice English conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics, and make new friends. English Corner is a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of their... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Oct 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. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading