Filming for the future

Wed, Aug 17 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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A five-day filmmaking workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12, presented by City Library in partnership with The Cinematheque. Create an original short film from start to finish with the support of... keep reading

Spokes 'n' Words @ The Shipyards for the Summer Music Series

Wed, Aug 17 | 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm @ The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver

Catch our book bike, Spokes 'n' Words, at The Shipyards during the Summer Music Series, where we'll be enjoying live music from local musicians. Visit us to check out books, DVDs, Playaways, seeds... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Aug 17 | 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

North Shore Reads discussion: "Care Of"

Wed, Aug 17 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

There are 1 spots left out of 15

The 2022 North Shore Reads selection is Care Of: Letters, Connections, and Cures by Ivan Coyote. The author will be in conversation with CBC’s Shelagh Rogers on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 19 for... keep reading

Wednesday MS Office learn & practice

Wed, Aug 17 | 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 8 spots left out of 10

Up to 10 participants can register for these Technology learning circles with TechConnect staff. Want to learn Microsoft Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? Join us for these hands... keep reading

Spokes 'n' Words Storytime @ St Andrew's Park

Thu, Aug 18 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ St Andrew's Park, 211 11th St. E., North Vancouver

Come join us at St Andrew's Park and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes during the Parent Activity Group with North Shore Community Resources! Our book bike, Spokes 'n' Words, will be there for you... keep reading

Filming for the future

Thu, Aug 18 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 2 spots left out of 20

A five-day filmmaking workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12, presented by City Library in partnership with The Cinematheque. Create an original short film from start to finish with the support of... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Aug 18 | 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

Thursday open gaming: Minecraft

Cancelled

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

Thu, Aug 18 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ First floor program room

There are 10 spots left out of 15

On the first and third Thursday of each month, join us at the library for an evening of knitting! North Shore knitters is a social, non-instructional adult group of knitters and other fibre... keep reading

Small-business tour

Thu, Aug 18 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

There are 8 spots left out of 30

Thinking of starting a small business? Already running a business, but need more information? Register for this workshop and learn where to find help with small business planning, market research,... keep reading

Friday device clinic — Session 1

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. If you... keep reading

Filming for the future

Fri, Aug 19 | 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

This event is full

A five-day filmmaking workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12, presented by City Library in partnership with The Cinematheque. Create an original short film from start to finish with the support of... keep reading

English Corner - August 2022

Fri, Aug 19 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

This event is full

Practise conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. English Corner meets online every Friday excluding public holidays. This group is facilitated by the... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Aug 19 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ The Room on the 2nd floor

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 after school from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to... keep reading

Friday device clinic — Session 2

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. If you... keep reading

Seed saving & frugal gardening with the Craft Pod

Sat, Aug 20 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm @ Third floor program room

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Join Ponnie from The Craft Pod to learn the basics of seed saving and how you can start a garden with minimal investment. We will cover dry and wet seed collection and money-saving ways to obtain... keep reading

Saturday MS Office learn & practice

Sat, Aug 20 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 8 spots left out of 10

Up to 10 participants can register for these Technology learning circles with TechConnect staff. Want to learn Microsoft Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? Join us for these hands... keep reading

Sunday open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Aug 21 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 6 spots left out of 10

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

Spokes 'n' Words @ The Shipyards

Sun, Aug 21 | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ The Shipyards, 125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver

Come visit our book bike, Spokes ’n’ Words, and check out books, DVDs, Playaways, seeds and more during our visit to The Shipyards. Don't have a library card yet? We can register you right there! ... keep reading

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Mon, Aug 22 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Online via MOSAIC Zoom

Studying to become a Canadian citizen? You are not alone! Join our in-depth workshop and improve your knowledge of Canadian history, government, regions and more! There will be four sessions on: ... keep reading

Paws for stories

Mon, Aug 22 | 10:30 am to 11:30 am @ 1st floor program room

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Paws for stories is a program for children aged 7 to 10. It is run in partnership with the St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. In this program, a certified, friendly therapy dog sits with a... keep reading

Spokes 'n' Words @ 1600 block parklet

Mon, Aug 22 | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ 16th Street West and Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver

Bring your library card and visit our book bike, Spokes ’n’ Words, to check out books, DVDs, Playaways, seeds and more during our visit to the 1600 Block Parklet. Don't have a library card yet? We... keep reading

Monday seniors' device clinic — Session 1

Mon, Aug 22 | 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 you own device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet or e-reader) and your technology questions. If you... keep reading

Monday seniors' device clinic — Session 2

Mon, Aug 22 | 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 3 spots left out of 4

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. If you... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Aug 22 | 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

The very hungry Code-a-pillar

Tue, Aug 23 | 10:00 am to 10:45 am @ Collaboratory

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Inspire your little ones with this fun storytime and play session! We start with the story The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, which will inspire our play session. We will then play a turn... keep reading

Spokes 'n' Words Storytime @ Ray Perrault Park

Tue, Aug 23 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ Ray Perrault Park, 13th Street East between Moody Avenue & Grand Boulevard

Come and relax in the shade of Ray Perrault Park with our library staff and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes during the Parent Activity Group with North Shore Community Resources! Our book bike,... keep reading

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Tue, Aug 23 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Online via MOSAIC Zoom

Studying to become a Canadian citizen? You are not alone! Join our in-depth workshop and improve your knowledge of Canadian history, government, regions and more! There will be four sessions on: ... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Aug 23 | 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 device petting zoo

Tue, Aug 23 | 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 6 spots left out of 10

Did you know City Library has a variety of exciting technology in our new Collaboratory? We would love to show it to you! Each device petting zoo will introduce two to four new pieces of technology,... keep reading

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Wed, Aug 24 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Online via MOSAIC Zoom

Studying to become a Canadian citizen? You are not alone! Join our in-depth workshop and improve your knowledge of Canadian history, government, regions and more! There will be four sessions on: ... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Aug 24 | 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

Spokes 'n' Words @ Civic Plaza Summer Market

Wed, Aug 24 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Civic Plaza, 126 West 14th St., North Vancouver

Come find our book bike, Spokes ’n’ Words, at the Civic Plaza Summer Market and check out books, DVDs, Playaways, seeds and more. Don't have a library card yet? We can register you right there! ... keep reading

Postures & prompts

Wed, Aug 24 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

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Join us at the library for a calming evening of yoga and writing. Andrea Winterbottom, a certified Hatha yoga teacher and Federation of BC Writers member, will lead you through a series of... keep reading

Wednesday MS Office learn & practice

Wed, Aug 24 | 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 10 spots left out of 10

Up to 10 participants can register for these Technology learning circles with TechConnect staff. Want to learn Microsoft Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? Join us for these hands... keep reading

Spokes 'n' Words Storytime @ St Andrew's Park

Thu, Aug 25 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ St Andrew's Park, 211 11th St. E., North Vancouver

Come join us at St Andrew's Park and enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes during the Parent Activity Group with North Shore Community Resources! Our book bike, Spokes 'n' Words, will be there for you... keep reading

Citizenship test preparation workshop

Thu, Aug 25 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Online via MOSAIC Zoom

Studying to become a Canadian citizen? You are not alone! Join our in-depth workshop and improve your knowledge of Canadian history, government, regions and more! There will be four sessions on: ... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Aug 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

Thursday open gaming: Minecraft

Thu, Aug 25 | 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 5 spots left out of 10

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

Spokes 'n' Words @ Presentation House Theatre for Nchem?u?s Day

Thu, Aug 25 | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Ave., North Vancouver, BC

We will be visiting Presentation House Theatre to join in the festivities of Nchem?u?s Day. Join us for a fun day of sharing with Indigenous knowledge keepers, elders, artists, storytellers and... keep reading

Friday device clinic — Session 1

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. If you... keep reading

Device clinic in Farsi

Fri, Aug 26 | 9:45 am to 11:00 am @ Collaboratory

There are 1 spots left out of 4

برای کار با دستگاه الکترونیکی خود نیاز به کمک دارید؟ در برنامه Device Clinic کتابخانه ثبت نام کنید و سوالات خود را از همکار فارسی زبان ما بپرسید. شما می توانید دستگاه‌های الکترونیکی خود (مانند... keep reading

English Corner - August 2022

Fri, Aug 26 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

This event is full

Practise conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make new friends. English Corner meets online every Friday excluding public holidays. This group is facilitated by the... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Aug 26 | 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ The Room on the 2nd floor

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 after school from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 3 to... keep reading

Friday device clinic — Session 2

Fri, Aug 26 | 3:15 pm to 4:30 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 you own device (e.g. mobile phone, tablet or e-reader) and your technology questions. If you... keep reading

Drag storytime with Conni Smudge

Sat, Aug 27 | 10:30 am to 11:00 am @ Children's department

There are 11 spots left out of 75

Join us for a very special family storytime with the unstoppable Conni Smudge! A North Shore icon, Mz. Smudge will lead us in stories, songs and a craft demonstration. Craft kits with instructions... keep reading

Saturday MS Office learn & practice

Sat, Aug 27 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 10 spots left out of 10

Up to 10 participants can register for these Technology learning circles with TechConnect staff. Want to learn Microsoft Office's most popular applications, Word and Excel? Join us for these hands... keep reading

Switch gaming tournament for tweens and teens

Sat, Aug 27 | 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 8 spots left out of 12

Join us for an afternoon of gaming fun! The August Gaming Tournament will be for tweens and teens and features:  Mario Kart Deluxe Open to youth 11 – 15 years old, participants will... keep reading

Sunday open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Aug 28 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 9 spots left out of 10

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