Calendar

Immigrant seniors learning circle (beginner/basic level)

Tue, Nov 24 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Silver Harbour Centre, 2325 St. George's 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

Teen open space

Tue, Nov 24 | 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

Kids' chess and boardgame club

Tue, Nov 24 | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm @ First floor program room

Once a month, kids between ages 7 to 12 are invited to drop in and a try a variety of games - chess, card and board games of all different kinds! Test your luck and skills with other kids, and make... keep reading

English Corner (in person) — November 2026

Tue, Nov 24 | 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

Open door community hub

Wed, Nov 25 | 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, Nov 25 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ Collaboratory

There are 4 spots left out of 4

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... keep reading

Toddler storytime

Wed, Nov 25 | 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

Teen open space

Wed, Nov 25 | 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, Nov 25 | 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, Nov 25 | 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

Budgeting for the holidays

Wed, Nov 25 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room | or Online via Zoom

The holiday season can be a time of joy — but also financial stress. This financial literacy workshop provides practical tips on how to budget for gifts, travel, and entertainment — while avoiding... keep reading

Recording Station tour: Video

Wed, Nov 25 | 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

Teen open space

Thu, Nov 26 | 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, Nov 26 | 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

Baby storytime

Fri, Nov 27 | 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

Baby storytime

Fri, Nov 27 | 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) — November 2026

Fri, Nov 27 | 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, Nov 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. For teens in grades 8 – 12.HoursTeen open space is normally open Mondays through Thursdays 3 – 6... keep reading

Beginner English Corner (in person) — November 2026

Fri, Nov 27 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Due to limited space and high interest, please be aware that we will only hold your spot for five minutes if the class is full.All are welcome! Practice English conversation, improve your vocabulary,... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Nov 28 | 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

Indigenous history and culture series

Sat, Nov 28 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Third floor program room or teen room

Interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Indigenous culture? Join us in this monthly series with our Indigenous Cultural Programmer to learn more about local Indigenous communities and the... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Nov 28 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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

Open door community hub

Sun, Nov 29 | 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, Nov 29 | 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

iPhone and iPad help

Mon, Nov 30 | 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

Family drop-in

Mon, Nov 30 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

Family drop-in will start again this fall — check back soon for the start date!Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families, or for those taking care... keep reading

Teen open space

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

Young writers of the North Shore!

Mon, Nov 30 | 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

Teen open space

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

Tween Advisory Group meeting

Tue, Dec 1 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ First floor program room

There are 13 spots left out of 15

Students going into grades 5 to 7, join the Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) and have your say in the kinds of collections, services, programming and fun events the library hosts for tweens!To join up,... keep reading

Open door community hub

Wed, Dec 2 | 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, Dec 2 | 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

Beaded keychain workshop

Wed, Dec 2 | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Learn how to create your own beaded keychain with Lena-May, a member of the Squamish Ocean Canoe Family. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn basic beading techniques and leave with a... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Dec 2 | 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, Dec 2 | 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

Adult book club: Goodnight Tokyo

Wed, Dec 2 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room | or Online via Zoom

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

Teen open space

Thu, Dec 3 | 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, Dec 3 | 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

North Shore knitters

Thu, Dec 3 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ 1st floor program room (Thursdays) | 2nd floor boardroom (Sundays)

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

Baby storytime

Fri, Dec 4 | 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

Introduction to the cloud: Storing and sharing

Fri, Dec 4 | 10:30 am to 12:00 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

Baby storytime

Fri, Dec 4 | 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

Teen open space

Fri, Dec 4 | 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

Silent writing group

Sat, Dec 5 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

The silent writing group is for anyone who wants to come and work on any writing project in the company of other local writers. Each session will start with a brief chat about what everyone's working... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Dec 5 | 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

Open door community hub

Sun, Dec 6 | 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, Dec 6 | 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, Dec 7 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

Family drop-in will start again this fall — check back soon for the start date!Bring your toys and come meet new friends at this casual, non-programmed play time for families, or for those taking care... keep reading

Teen open space

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

Seniors' gathering: Learn to weave a cedar heart

Tue, Dec 8 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room

Gather with fellow seniors at the library, share stories and enjoy light refreshments. Drop-ins are welcome, but registrations are encouraged. You can register by clicking the "Register" button, or... keep reading