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Friday, February 9, 2024

Jr. coding club

Fri, Feb 9 | 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 a variety of devices:Micro:bits  Recommended for... keep reading

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Paws 4 Stories

Sat, Feb 10 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

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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

Lunar New Year celebration: Learn to play mahjong

Sat, Feb 10 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm @ Third floor program room

In celebration of Lunar New Year, learn how to play mahjong! Instructors from the UBC Mahjong Club will lead an introductory session on how to play this popular tile-based game.The program is intended... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Feb 10 | 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

Tween Advisory Group meeting

Sat, Feb 10 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Second floor teen room

There are 13 spots left out of 25

Come by The Room to take part in our Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) meetings. This group is for those in grades 5 to 7. New attendees are always welcome!As a TWAG member, you and other tweens share what... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Feb 10 | 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, February 11, 2024

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Feb 11 | 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, Feb 11 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 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, Feb 11 | 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, February 12, 2024

Family drop in

Mon, Feb 12 | 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, Feb 12 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 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

Teen open space

Mon, Feb 12 | 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, February 13, 2024

BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) اطلاعات مفید درباره سیستم بیمه در بی سی

Tue, Feb 13 | 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 ۱۳ فوریه، از ساعت ۱۰ صبح تا ۱۲ بعد از ظهر برگزار می شود، شرکت کنید. این جلسه برای... keep reading

Seniors' gathering: Taxes & benefits for adults 65+

Tue, Feb 13 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room

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Gather with fellow seniors at the library, share some stories and enjoy some light refreshments. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month on the 3rd floor at the library.Drop-ins are... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Feb 13 | 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

English Corner (in-person)

Tue, Feb 13 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Due to limited space, registration is required. Please come on time — late arrivals may lose their spot.All welcome! Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make... keep reading

Bedtime storytime

Tue, Feb 13 | 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

There are 44 spots left out of 100

Get ready for bed with our virtual bedtime storytime! Put on your PJ's, bring your favourite stuffie and blankie and snuggle in for calming stories, songs and a kid-friendly meditation. This storytime... keep reading

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Wednesday device clinic

Wed, Feb 14 | 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, Feb 14 | 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

Teen open space

Wed, Feb 14 | 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, Feb 14 | 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

Read Along

Wed, Feb 14 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

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If you have a child in grades 2 to 5 who would benefit from extra reading practice, Read Along may be the program for you. Over six sessions, we pair reading buddies with teen mentors so buddies can... keep reading

Lego robotics

Wed, Feb 14 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room

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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

Recording station tour: Audio

Wed, Feb 14 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ North Vancouver | 3rd Floor Recording Station

There are 2 spots left out of 3

Join us for an overview of how to record audio in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for video). We will show you how to set up the room and get started with the audio recording... keep reading

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Teen open space

Thu, Feb 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

Teen open gaming

Thu, Feb 15 | 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 game design with Koala Koders

Thu, Feb 15 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

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Join us on this exciting eight-week coding journey! You will learn about the foundations of game development through block coding, from simple concepts including variables and "if statements" to more... keep reading

Introduction to the iPad

Thu, Feb 15 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

As tablet computers go, the iPad is the market leader. This presentation will cover the basics: We'll give an overview of settings, touch navigation options, apps and a couple of cool tools.Bring your... keep reading

North Shore knitters

Thu, Feb 15 | 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, February 16, 2024

Baby storytime

Fri, Feb 16 | 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, Feb 16 | 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 and practice: Excel

Fri, Feb 16 | 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) —February 2024

Fri, Feb 16 | 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, Feb 16 | 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, Feb 16 | 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 a variety of devices:Micro:bits  Recommended for... keep reading

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Paws 4 Stories

Sat, Feb 17 | 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

Iranian documentary series with PELAN

Sat, Feb 17 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Join us as we host monthly Iranian documentary screenings with PELAN. These screenings feature works about Iranians, made by independent Iranian and non-Iranian documentarians, to gain a better... keep reading

Tech for tots

Sat, Feb 17 | 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

Black history matters

Sat, Feb 17 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Created by a theatre artist, Black History Matters is a fully researched and resourced program that works with people to create a truthful awareness of Black Canadians. Evoking the Sankofa bird and... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Feb 17 | 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, February 18, 2024

Sunday open door community hub

Sun, Feb 18 | 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, Feb 18 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 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, February 19, 2024

Family drop in

Mon, Feb 19 | 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

Teen open space

Mon, Feb 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

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Meet the author: Kallie George

Tue, Feb 20 | 9:30 am to 10:15 am @ Online via YouTube Live

In this program Kallie George will discuss how she was inspired to become an author. Participants will get a glimpse of the writer's process through her notebooks, story-based crafts, and inspiration... keep reading

Recording station tour: Video

Tue, Feb 20 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory | 3rd Floor recording Station

This event is full

Join us for an overview of how to record video in the library's recording station (there is a separate tour for audio). We will show you how to set up the room and get started with the camcorder/... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Feb 20 | 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, Feb 20 | 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, Feb 20 | 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, Feb 20 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Due to limited space, registration is required. Please come on time — late arrivals may lose their spot.All welcome! Practice conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics and make... keep reading

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Fried bread recipe share-and-swap with Kung Jaadee

Saturday, April 6, 2024, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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