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Saturday, December 2, 2023
North Shore Authors Collection book fair
Sat, Dec 2 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm @ Lynn Valley Library - NVDPL
Shop local, read localLooking for great holiday gifts or eager to discover captivating stories written by North Shore authors? Explore a diverse collection of books by more than 20 talented writers... keep reading
Tech for tots
Sat, Dec 2 | 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
Video game creation with RPG Maker MZ
Cancelled
Are you interested in making your own video game? New to coding and graphic design? Learn how to get started with the all-in-one game making tool, RPG Maker MZ.Participants will learn how to:Plan and... keep reading
Build a snow globe
Sat, Dec 2 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ First floor program room
Let's make the little winter wonderland of your heart to hold in your hands!Children aged 7 – 11 are invited to come craft with us at the library! The holiday season is a lovely time to build your own... keep reading
Family gaming
Sat, Dec 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, December 3, 2023
Sunday open door community hub
Sun, Dec 3 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room
The open door community hub is open twice weekly for fellowship and light refreshments. An outreach worker will be available during every hub to connect visitors with services across the North Shore.... keep reading
Open gaming: Minecraft
Sun, Dec 3 | 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, December 4, 2023
Immigrant seniors learning circle
Mon, Dec 4 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ Impact North Shore: 207-123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver
Are you new in Canada? Do you want to improve your English? You are invited to join our in-person conversation group! Topics include: • Practicing English speaking & listening skills... keep reading
English conversation circles for the workplace
Mon, Dec 4 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ In-person: Impact North Shore 207-123 East 15th St, North Vancouver
Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your workplace English skills? Join us in this instructor-led group program on Nov. 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, December 4, 7 & 11. (No... keep reading
Meet the author: Gordon Korman (9:30 a.m. session)
Mon, Dec 4 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am @ Online via YouTube Live
Meet one of Canada’s best-known authors for children and teens! In his presentation, Mr. Korman will speak about his early start as a writer, his love of humour, his favourite books, and where he gets... keep reading
Family drop in
Mon, Dec 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.You can also attend this family drop-in at North Shore... keep reading
Conversation circles for community connection
Mon, Dec 4 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In-person: Impact North Shore 207-123 East 15th St, North Vancouver
Are you new in Canada? Do you want to improve your English? You are invited to join our conversation group!Practice and improve English conversation skills weekly10 Sessions, Mondays &... keep reading
Tween space design workshop
Mon, Dec 4 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory
REGISTERTweens, help us design a library space for you!Gather at the library on your Pro-D Day to help us dream up and design a space especially for tweens ages 9 to 12. We'll use AI (artificial... keep reading
Seniors' device clinic
Mon, Dec 4 | 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm @ Collaboratory
There are 1 spots left out of 4
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
Meet the author: Gordon Korman (2 p.m. session)
Mon, Dec 4 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Online via YouTube Live
Meet one of Canada’s best-known authors for children and teens! In his presentation, Mr. Korman will speak about his early start as a writer, his love of humour, his favourite books, and where he gets... keep reading
Seniors' device clinic
Mon, Dec 4 | 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm @ Collaboratory
There are 4 spots left out of 4
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, 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. 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, December 5, 2023
BC medical services plan (MSP) in Farsi اطلاعات مفید درباره سیستم بیمه در بی سی
Tue, Dec 5 | 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 مربوط به سیستم بیمه در بی سی که در تاریخ سه شنبه ۵ دسامبر، از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ بعد از ظهر برگزار می شود، شرکت کنید. این جلسه... keep reading
Teen open space
Tue, Dec 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
Bedtime storytime
Tue, Dec 5 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom
There are 49 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, December 6, 2023
Digital skills for entrepreneurship
Wed, Dec 6 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom
This 13 week certification program run by Canada Learning Code is for adults who wish to create, build or grow their business ideas. You will receive 30+ hours of training on digital tools used to... keep reading
Wednesday device clinic
Cancelled
Need help with your device? Register for a 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
Toddler storytime
Wed, Dec 6 | 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
Storytime in Farsi شعر و داستان خوانی برای کودکان به فارسی
Wed, Dec 6 | 11:00 am to 11:30 am @ Children's department
به برنامه شعر و قصه خوانی به فارسی بپیوندید تا با هم اوقاتی شاد و آموزنده برای کودکانتان فراهم آوریم.این برنامه برای کودکان پیش دبستانی طراحی شده است اما تمام کودکان می توانند در آن شرکت کنند.  ... keep reading
Teen open space
Wed, Dec 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, Dec 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
Prevent-it: Vaccination & immunization
Wed, Dec 6 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm @ Collaboratory
Join the North Shore Primary Care Networks (PCN) Team and Public Health (VCH) to learn about how to take care of yourself and your loved ones in our fall Preventive Care Series “Connect the Dots to a... keep reading
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Immigrant seniors learning circle
Thu, Dec 7 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ Impact North Shore: 207-123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver
Are you new in Canada? Do you want to improve your English? You are invited to join our in-person conversation group! Topics include: • Practicing English speaking & listening skills... keep reading
English conversation circles for the workplace
Thu, Dec 7 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am @ In-person: Impact North Shore 207-123 East 15th St, North Vancouver
Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your workplace English skills? Join us in this instructor-led group program on Nov. 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, December 4, 7 & 11. (No... keep reading
Canadian resume writing in Farsi رزومه نویسی با استاندارد کانادایی
Thu, Dec 7 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom
ما و ایمپکت نورث شور از شما دعوت می کنیم تا در جلسه اطلاعاتی رایگان که برای تازه واردین در تاریخ پنجشنبه ۷ دسامبر برگزار می شود، شرکت کنید. در این جلسه اطلاعات مفیدي براي تهیه یک رزومه موفق ارایه... keep reading
Conversation circles for community connection
Thu, Dec 7 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In-person: Impact North Shore 207-123 East 15th St, North Vancouver
Are you new in Canada? Do you want to improve your English? You are invited to join our conversation group!Practice and improve English conversation skills weekly10 Sessions, Mondays &... keep reading
Applying for Canadian citizenship براي اشخاص داراي اقامت دائم
Thu, Dec 7 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom
ما و ایمپکت نورث شور از شما دعوت می کنیم در کارگاه آموزشی رایگانی که در تاریخ پنج شنبه، ۷ دسامبر از ساعت ۱:۳۰ تا ۳:۳۰ بعد از ظهر تشکیل میشود شرکت نمایید. با شرکت در این برنامه با چگونگی اقدام... keep reading
Device clinic in Farsi
Cancelled
برای کار با دستگاه الکترونیکی خود نیاز به کمک دارید؟ در برنامه Device Clinic کتابخانه ثبت نامکنید و سوالات خود را از همکار فارسی زبان ما بپرسید. شما می توانید دستگاههای الکترونیکی خود(مانند تلفن... keep reading
Teen open space
Thu, 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. 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, Dec 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
BC Libraries Present: Brandi Morin
Thu, Dec 7 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Online via Crowdcast
Indigenous communities are on the frontlines of the most devastating climate catastrophes across the world. They are also leading the most powerful movements to stop the expansion of the fossil fuel... keep reading
North Shore knitters
Thu, Dec 7 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ First floor program room
Join us at the library for an evening 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-sharing... keep reading
Adult ELL book club
Thu, Dec 7 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 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 (Oct. 12 & 26, Nov. 9 & 23, Dec. 7). As you... keep reading
Introduction to navigating digital health services
Thu, Dec 7 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory
From accessing your medical history to booking appointments, a lot of our health care is now done online. This introductory class will discuss setting up, managing, and navigating your online health... keep reading
Friday, December 8, 2023
Friday open door community hub
Fri, Dec 8 | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Third floor program room
The open door community hub is open twice weekly for fellowship and light refreshments. An outreach worker will be available during every hub to connect visitors with services on the North Shore. Free... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Dec 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
Newcomer information session in Farsi جلسه توجیهی براي مهاجرین تازه وارد به زبان فارسی
Fri, Dec 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 دسامبر از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا تا ۱۲ بعد از ظهر برگزار می شود، شرکت فرمائید. در این جلسه با خدمات موجود... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Dec 8 | 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
English corner (virtual) — December 2023
Fri, Dec 8 | 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, Dec 8 | 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
Cancelled
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
Hour of code with Micro:bits
Fri, Dec 8 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Collaboratory
Join us for an hour of code using micro:bits, a small programmable device that allows participants to bring their coding projects into the real world. Participants will:Create a simple scrolling... keep reading
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Tech for tots
Sat, Dec 9 | 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
Tween holiday hot chocolate social
Sat, Dec 9 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ Second floor teen room
There are 1 spots left out of 30
Ring in the winter holidays with a hot chocolate social, put on just for tweens in grades 5 to 7. We'll be trying different kinds of hot chocolate, and taste-testing treat pairings to decide the best... keep reading
Family gaming
Sat, Dec 9 | 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
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