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Friday, September 22, 2023

Baby storytime

Fri, Sep 22 | 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, Sep 22 | 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, Sep 22 | 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

Baby storytime

Fri, Sep 22 | 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

Teen open space

Fri, Sep 22 | 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. Collaboratory explorers

Fri, Sep 22 | 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 free... keep reading

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Paws 4 Stories

Sat, Sep 23 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

This event is full

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

American Sign Language family storytime

Sat, Sep 23 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Children's department

Come join us for an American Sign Language (ASL) family storytime with fingerplays and songs. We are hosting an ASL storyteller who will lead the storytime with our librarian. Everyone is welcome... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Sep 23 | 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. Bring... keep reading

Snack squad

Sat, Sep 23 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ First floor program room

For children aged 4 – 10 and their caregivers.Do you want to make something delicious and get comfy in the kitchen? Come learn how to make a couple of child-friendly recipes (no heat sources or knives... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Sep 23 | 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, September 24, 2023

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Sep 24 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Minecraft has been consistently well received for more than 10 years and has many educational applications, on top of just being fun to play! Whether you are new to Minecraft or have been playing for... keep reading

Monday, September 25, 2023

Teen open space

Mon, Sep 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. 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, September 26, 2023

Teen open space

Tue, Sep 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. 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, Sep 26 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

There are 71 spots left out of 100

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

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Toddler storytime

Wed, Sep 27 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join us for stories, fingerplays and songs. 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

Toddler storytime

Wed, Sep 27 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join us for stories, fingerplays and songs. 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

Teen open space

Wed, Sep 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. 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, Sep 27 | 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

Lego robotics

Wed, Sep 27 | 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

Learn to play backgammon

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

Learn how to play backgammon, one of the world’s oldest board games!Instructors from the Canada Backgammon Foundation will lead a six-session introductory class covering basic rules and strategies for... keep reading

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Storytime @ JBCC

Thu, Sep 28 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am @ Family Resource Centre, John Braithwaite Community Centre

This fall, we're hosting a few off-site storytimes for families with children 0 – 6 years old, in partnership with North Shore Neighborhood House. These will take place 11 – 11:30 a.m. on Sept.... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Sep 28 | 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

Friday, September 29, 2023

Baby storytime

Fri, Sep 29 | 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, Sep 29 | 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, Sep 29 | 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

Baby storytime

Fri, Sep 29 | 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

Teen open space

Fri, Sep 29 | 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. Collaboratory explorers

Fri, Sep 29 | 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 free... keep reading

Monday, October 2, 2023

Teen open space

Mon, Oct 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. 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, October 3, 2023

Teen open space

Tue, Oct 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. 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, Oct 3 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

There are 71 spots left out of 100

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

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Toddler storytime

Wed, Oct 4 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join us for stories, fingerplays and songs. 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

Toddler storytime

Wed, Oct 4 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join us for stories, fingerplays and songs. 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

Teen open space

Wed, Oct 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. 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, Oct 4 | 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, Oct 4 | 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 practice reading, Read Along may be right for you! Teen mentors are paired with reading buddies to practice reading aloud, reading... keep reading

Read Along

Wed, Oct 4 | 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 practice reading, Read Along may be right for you! Teen mentors are paired with reading buddies to practice reading aloud, reading... keep reading

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Teen open space

Thu, Oct 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

Micro:Bits with Koala Kode

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

This event is full

Unleash your inner artist and coder as you dive into animation software with Micro:Bits. Craft animated faces, simulate a volcano eruption, and more. Explore the blend of coding and creativity —... keep reading

Friday, October 6, 2023

Baby storytime

Fri, Oct 6 | 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, Oct 6 | 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, Oct 6 | 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

Baby storytime

Fri, Oct 6 | 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

Teen open space

Fri, Oct 6 | 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. Collaboratory explorers

Fri, Oct 6 | 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 free... keep reading

Saturday, October 7, 2023

Paws 4 Stories

Sat, Oct 7 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

There are 1 spots left out of 5

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, Oct 7 | 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. Bring... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Oct 7 | 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

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Teen open space

Tue, Oct 10 | 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

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The Fire Still Burns: An evening with Squamish Elder Sam George

Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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