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Saturday, April 13, 2024
North Shore Writers Association: Kevin Chong in conversation with Emi Sasagawa
Sat, Apr 13 | 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm @ North Vancouver City Hall
Kevin Chong has been enthralling readers for over 20 years. His latest novel, The Double Life of Benson Yu, has been called “gutsy”, “evocative”, and “ambitious.”Join him and local author Emi Sasagawa... keep reading
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Sunday open door community hub
Sun, Apr 14 | 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, Apr 14 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 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
North Shore knitters
Sun, Apr 14 | 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
Monday, April 15, 2024
Family drop in
Mon, Apr 15 | 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
Seniors' device clinic
Mon, Apr 15 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 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
Teen open space
Mon, Apr 15 | 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, April 16, 2024
TEDxLive 2024: The Brave and the Brilliant
Tue, Apr 16 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Experience select talks from TED2024 at City Library from April 16 to 19, streamed live from the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year’s conference marks TED’s 40th anniversary and will celebrate a... keep reading
Sign language class
Tue, Apr 16 | 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
Teen open space
Tue, Apr 16 | 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
Study stars
Tue, Apr 16 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Children's department
This is a program for youth in grades 4 to 7. Please submit a separate registration for each week that you plan to attend. Study stars is a dedicated group of passionate teenagers committed... keep reading
Hue stop motion animation movie making
Tue, Apr 16 | 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
Intro to Shahnameh in Farsi مقدمه ای بر شاهنامه
Tue, Apr 16 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm @ Second floor teen room
This program is an introduction to Shahnameh, by Ferdowsi. Shahnameh is one of the most popular epic poetry books among Persians. This event is hosted in Farsi. View the work in our catalogue. Read... keep reading
English Corner (in-person)
Tue, Apr 16 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room
While this is a drop-in program, please be aware that due to limited space, we might not be able to host you if the class was full at the time of your arrival. All welcome! Practice conversation,... keep reading
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
TEDxLive 2024: The Brave and the Brilliant
Wed, Apr 17 | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm @ Second floor teen room
Experience select talks from TED2024 at City Library from April 16 to 19, streamed live from the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year’s conference marks TED’s 40th anniversary and will celebrate a... keep reading
Wednesday open door community hub
Wed, Apr 17 | 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
Wednesday device clinic
Wed, Apr 17 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ Collaboratory
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
Toddler storytime
Wed, Apr 17 | 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
Storytime in Farsi شعر و داستان خوانی برای کودکان به فارسی
Wed, Apr 17 | 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 و زبان فارسی را تمرین کنیم.این برنامه برای کودکان پیش دبستانی طراحی شده است اما تمام کودکان می... keep reading
Teen open space
Wed, Apr 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
Collaboratory club
Wed, Apr 17 | 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
Farsi dementia caregiver support group گروه حمایتی برای مراقبان بیماران مبتلا به آلزایمر
Wed, Apr 17 | 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ First floor program room
اگر زندگی شما تحت تاثیر بیماری آلزایمر یا سایر انواع دمانس قرار گرفته است شما تنها نیستید. افراد دیگری هستند که شرایط مشابهی را تجربه می کنند. شرکت در این گروه می تواند به کاهش احساس تنهایی کمک کند و... keep reading
Thursday, April 18, 2024
TEDxLive 2024: The Brave and the Brilliant
Thu, Apr 18 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Second floor teen room
Experience select talks from TED2024 at City Library from April 16 to 19, streamed live from the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year’s conference marks TED’s 40th anniversary and will celebrate a... keep reading
Thursday device clinic
Thu, Apr 18 | 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm @ Collaboratory
Need help with your device? Come to a small group device clinic with TechConnect staff. Bring your own device (e.g., a mobile phontablet,let or e-reader) and your technology questions.You can also... keep reading
Teen open space
Thu, Apr 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
Teen open gaming
Thu, Apr 18 | 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 Python with Koala Koders
Thu, Apr 18 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory
This event is full
This workshop is for youth in grades 6 – 7. No prior experience is necessary. Do you like playing video games? Are you interested in making your games come alive with coding? Explore the exciting... keep reading
Board meeting
Thu, Apr 18 | 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
North Shore knitters
Thu, Apr 18 | 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
Friday, April 19, 2024
TEDxLive 2024: The Brave and the Brilliant
Fri, Apr 19 | 9:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room
Experience select talks from TED2024 at City Library from April 16 to 19, streamed live from the Vancouver Convention Centre. This year’s conference marks TED’s 40th anniversary and will celebrate a... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Apr 19 | 10:15 am to 10:45 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 not... keep reading
Baby storytime
Fri, Apr 19 | 11:00 am to 11:30 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 not... keep reading
MS Office learn and practice: Excel
Fri, Apr 19 | 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) — April 2024
Fri, Apr 19 | 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, Apr 19 | 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, Apr 19 | 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, April 20, 2024
American Sign Language family storytime
Sat, Apr 20 | 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
Intro to astronomy in Farsi مقدمه ای بر نجوم به زبان فارسی
Sat, Apr 20 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm @ Third floor program room
This is an intro to astronomy series in Farsi for all ages, hosted by Dr. Kianoosh Tahani.Feb. 24IntroductionThe scale of the Solar System.The scale of the Milky Way. The scale of time.March... keep reading
Paws 4 Stories
Sat, Apr 20 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room
This event is full
Registration for each Paws 4 Stories session opens one month before the session.Paws 4 Stories is for children aged 7 – 10. It is run in partnership with the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program. In... keep reading
Tech for tots
Sat, Apr 20 | 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
Family gaming
Sat, Apr 20 | 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, April 21, 2024
Sunday open door community hub
Sun, Apr 21 | 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, Apr 21 | 2:00 pm to 3:30 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, April 22, 2024
Family drop in
Mon, Apr 22 | 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
Canadian Dental Care Plan info session
Mon, Apr 22 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Representatives from Service Canada will be here to answer questions about the new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and to help apply for the plan. They can also help with CPP, OAS and EI. Please... keep reading
Chapter Chat book club
Mon, Apr 22 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ 2nd floor - Don Preston boardroom
There are 6 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
English conversation circles for community connection
Mon, Apr 22 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via Impact North Shore Zoom and in-person at Impact North Shore, classroom 13
Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English? In this instructor-led group, you will meet other newcomers and volunteers and practice your English in a casual and welcoming environment... keep reading
Seniors' device clinic
Mon, Apr 22 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory
There are 2 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
English conversation circles for senior immigrants
Mon, Apr 22 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm @ Impact North Shore #207-123 East 15th Street, North Vancouver, Classroom 9
Are you new to Canada? Do you want to improve your English? You are invited to join our in-person conversation group!Practise English speaking & listening.Explore topics of interest to seniors,... keep reading
Teen open space
Mon, Apr 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
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