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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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