Friday open door community hub

Fri, Sep 22 | 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, 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

MS Office learn & practice: Word

Fri, Sep 22 | 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)—September 2023

Fri, Sep 22 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

All welcome! Practice 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

Newcomer information session in Farsi جلسه توجیهی براي مهاجرین تازه وارد به زبان فارسی

Fri, Sep 22 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 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 ۲۲ سپتامبر برگزار می شود، شرکت کنید. در این جلسه با خدمات موجود در نورث شور و کانادا آشنا... 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

Beginner English Corner (in-person)

Fri, Sep 22 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Third floor program room

All welcome! Practice English conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. This program is designed for beginners and meets in person every Friday, excluding... 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

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

Tea & crafting with ShareCraft

Sat, Sep 23 | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Interested in crafts and learning new hobbies? Join this fun program and learn about one of these skills, taught by two skilled community members over two Saturdays (Sept. 23 and Oct. 7)... keep reading

Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) meeting

Sat, Sep 23 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

There are 10 spots left out of 20

Come by The Room on the fourth Saturday of the month this fall to take part in our Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) or TWAG events. This group is for those in grades 5 to 7. New attendees are welcome! ... 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

Spokes 'n' Words Book Bike @ World Rivers Day

Sun, Sep 24 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm @ North Vancouver | Lower Heywood Park

We’re excited to be celebrating World Rivers Day at Lower Heywood Park. Our book bike will be there with plenty of fascinating titles on waterways, wetlands, and the importance of taking care of these... keep reading

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Sep 24 | 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, 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

North Shore knitters

Sun, Sep 24 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm @ First floor program room

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

Immigrant seniors' learning circle

Mon, Sep 25 | 10:00 am to 11:30 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!The program includes:Practising English speaking & listening skills;Topics of... keep reading

English conversation circles for community connection

Mon, Sep 25 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In-person: Impact North Shore 207-123 East 15th St, North Vancouver

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to practise and improve your English conversation skills? You are invited to our 10-week conversation group! These sessions are suitable for those with... keep reading

Seniors' device clinic

Mon, Sep 25 | 1:30 pm to 2:15 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

Seniors' device clinic

Mon, Sep 25 | 2:30 pm to 3:15 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, 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

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

Hue stop motion animation movie making

Tue, Sep 26 | 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 of two or more... 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

English Corner (in-person)

Tue, Sep 26 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

All welcome! Practise conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. English Corner meets in person every Tuesday, excluding public holidays. This group is... keep reading

Persian book club باشگاه کتابخوانی فارسی

Wed, Sep 27 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Second floor teen room | Online via NVCL Zoom

Join us to discuss Tekkeh ha-yi az yek koll-e monsajem by Puneh Moghimi during this hybrid (in-person and over Zoom) session. Everyone is welcome. Registration is required by Sept. 26, 5 p.m... keep reading

Digital skills for entrepreneurship

Wed, Sep 27 | 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 are looking to create, build or grow their business ideas. You will receive 30+ hours of training on digital tools used... keep reading

Wednesday device clinic

Wed, Sep 27 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ Collaboratory

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, 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

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

Wed, Sep 27 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Lynn Valley Library - NVDPL

REGISTER“My name is Sam George. In spite of everything that happened to me, by the grace of the Creator, I have lived to be an Elder.”In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, join... keep reading

Immigrant seniors' learning circle

Thu, Sep 28 | 10:00 am to 11:30 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!The program includes:Practising English speaking & listening skills;Topics of... keep reading

BC family benefits in Farsi جلسه اطلاعاتی مربوط به مزایای خانواده در بی سی

Thu, Sep 28 | 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 مزایای خانواده در بی سی که در تاریخ پنج شنبه، ۲۸ سپتامبر از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ بعد از ظهر برگزار می شود، شرکت کنید.... keep reading

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

English conversation circles for community connection

Thu, Sep 28 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ In-person: Impact North Shore 207-123 East 15th St, North Vancouver

Are you new to Canada? Do you want to practise and improve your English conversation skills? You are invited to our 10-week conversation group! These sessions are suitable for those with... keep reading

Applying for Canadian citizenship براي اشخاص داراي اقامت دائم

Thu, Sep 28 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom

 ما و ایمپکت نورث شور از شما دعوت می کنیم در این کارگاه آموزشی رایگان شرکت نمایید. با شرکت در این برنامه با چگونگی اقدام براي گرفتن سیتیزن شیپ و نحوه پر کردن برگه هاي لازم آشنا خواهید شد.... keep reading

Device clinic in Farsi

Thu, Sep 28 | 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm @ Collaboratory

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, 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

Manga meetup group

Thu, Sep 28 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

There are 16 spots left out of 20

Do you love drawing anime and manga? Want to meet up with others who like to draw? Our manga meetup group gets together on the last Thursday of the month in the Teen Room, to draw and get helpful tips... keep reading

Board meeting

Thu, Sep 28 | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Board meetings. If you would like to attend, please contact admin@nvcl.ca for meeting details. Learn more about the City Library Board of... keep reading

Introduction to operating systems

Thu, Sep 28 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

What is an operating system? This class will introduce you to Windows 10 and Mac OS X. We'll cover basic layout differences, navigation, and some tips on how to personalize your device.Drop in to this... keep reading

Friday open door community hub

Fri, Sep 29 | 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, 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