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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Toddler storytime
Wed, Feb 28 | 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
Cancelled
Need help with your device? Attend this 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
Persian book club باشگاه کتابخوانی فارسی
Wed, Feb 28 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room
به باشگاه کتابخوانی فارسی ما در تاریخ ۲۸ فوریه از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ بعد از ظهر از طریق زوم و یا حضوری بپیوندید تا کتاب "تاریک ماه" از منصور علیمرادی را مورد بررسی قرار دهیم.آقای منصور علیمرادی،... keep reading
Teen open space
Wed, Feb 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
Collaboratory club
Wed, Feb 28 | 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, Feb 28 | 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
Read Along
Wed, Feb 28 | 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
Recording station tour: Video
Wed, Feb 28 | 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
Adult book club: "The Sleeping Car Porter"
Wed, Feb 28 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room | or Online via NVCL Zoom
Join fellow community members for a discussion of The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr. Please note the new date.Participants can attend at the library or via Zoom. All are welcome!Registration is... keep reading
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Device clinic in Farsi
Thu, Feb 29 | 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 29 | 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 29 | 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 29 | 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
Introduction to online security
Thu, Feb 29 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory
Do you feel insecure about the information you are putting online, or worry about scams, fraud and identity theft? This class will look at the basics of online security and how to keep yourself and... keep reading
Friday, March 1, 2024
Baby storytime
Fri, Mar 1 | 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, Mar 1 | 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: Excel
Fri, Mar 1 | 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) — March 2024
Fri, Mar 1 | 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, Mar 1 | 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, Mar 1 | 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 Micro:bits. Recommended for youth ages 8 – 12.... keep reading
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Paws 4 Stories
Sat, Mar 2 | 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
Tech for tots
Sat, Mar 2 | 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
Crafternoon: The centennial
Sat, Mar 2 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Third floor program room
Join us at the library for a creative upcycling workshop led by local crafter and upcycler extraordinaire Denise Corcoran. Use your imagination and create artwork with repurposed materials!2024 marks... keep reading
Family gaming
Sat, Mar 2 | 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, March 3, 2024
Sunday open door community hub
Sun, Mar 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
Open gaming: Minecraft
Sun, Mar 3 | 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, March 4, 2024
Family drop in
Mon, Mar 4 | 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, Mar 4 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ 2nd Floor - Don Preston Board Room
There are 5 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, Mar 4 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory
This event is full
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, Mar 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
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Sign language class
Tue, Mar 5 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen 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
Recording station tour: Audio
Tue, Mar 5 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ North Vancouver | 3rd Floor Recording Station
This event is full
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, Mar 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
Hue stop motion animation movie making
Tue, Mar 5 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room
Calling all aspiring filmmakers! Are you interested in learning how to make movies, or do stop motion animation? Join us for this introductory workshop. Participants will work in groups to:Create a... keep reading
English Corner (in-person)
Tue, Mar 5 | 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
Bedtime storytime
Tue, Mar 5 | 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
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Wednesday open door community hub
Wed, Mar 6 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room
The Open door community hub (ODCH) is a drop-in program held every Sunday and Wednesday at North Vancouver City Library. It is a welcoming space for everyone in the community, with a focus on... keep reading
Toddler storytime
Wed, Mar 6 | 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
Teen open space
Wed, Mar 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
Collaboratory club
Wed, Mar 6 | 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, Mar 6 | 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, Mar 6 | 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
Effective tax strategies
Wed, Mar 6 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room
In this financial literacy workshop, participants will develop a better understanding of Canada's tax system. The learning objectives include:Understanding basic tax law;Learning tax planning and... keep reading
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Teen open space
Thu, Mar 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
Teen open gaming
Thu, Mar 7 | 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, Mar 7 | 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
Introduction to the new library catalogue: BiblioCommons
Thu, Mar 7 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory
City Library has a new catalogue, BiblioCommons. The catalogue is used to search for physical materials and digital resources, and to place holds. It also allows users to participate in the library... keep reading
Adult ELL book club
Thu, Mar 7 | 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
Friday, March 8, 2024
Newcomer information session in Farsi جلسه توجیهی براي مهاجرین تازه وارد به زبان فارسی
Fri, Mar 8 | 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، ۸ مارچ از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ بعد از ظهر برگزار می شود، شرکت فرمائید. در این جلسه با خدمات موجود در... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Mar 8 | 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
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