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Monday, April 8, 2024
Teen open space
Mon, Apr 8 | 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 9, 2024
Seniors' gathering: Storytelling with Kung Jaadee
Tue, Apr 9 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ Third floor program room
There are 13 spots left out of 30
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
Sign language class
Tue, Apr 9 | 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 9 | 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 9 | 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 9 | 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
English Corner (in-person)
Tue, Apr 9 | 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 10, 2024
Wednesday open door community hub
Wed, Apr 10 | 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
Toddler storytime
Wed, Apr 10 | 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
Wednesday device clinic
Wed, Apr 10 | 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
Teen open space
Wed, Apr 10 | 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 10 | 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, Apr 10 | 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
Indigenous storytelling: How the Squamish people came to be
Wed, Apr 10 | 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Learn the origin legend of the Squamish People in this storytelling session with Kung Jaadee. The tale begins in the place that is now called Gibsons and weaves together the oral traditions passed... keep reading
Recording station tour: Audio
Wed, Apr 10 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ North Vancouver | 3rd Floor Recording Station
This event is full
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, April 11, 2024
Device clinic in Farsi
Thu, Apr 11 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory
برای کار با دستگاه الکترونیکی خود نیاز به کمک دارید؟ به برنامه Device Clinic کتابخانه بیایید و سوالات خود را از همکار فارسی زبان ما بپرسید. شما می توانید دستگاههای الکترونیکی خود (مانند تلفن همراه،... keep reading
Teen open space
Thu, Apr 11 | 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 11 | 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 11 | 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
Introduction to artificial intelligence
Thu, Apr 11 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory
This is a hybrid program. You can attend in person or via Zoom. Artificial intelligence has been in the news lately, and public conversations about it are common. But what is AI? Join us for this... keep reading
Adult ELL book club
Thu, Apr 11 | 7:00 pm to 8:15 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 (April 11, 25, May 9, 23, June 6). As you read the... keep reading
Friday, April 12, 2024
Baby storytime
Fri, Apr 12 | 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 12 | 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 12 | 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 12 | 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 12 | 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 12 | 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
North Shore Writers Festival: Literary trivia with host Charles Demers
Fri, Apr 12 | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm @ Third floor program room
Challenge your literary knowledge and vie for prizes and acclaim at the 11th annual North Shore Writers Festival's Literary Trivia Night, hosted by author and comedian, Charles Demers.Team captains,... keep reading
Saturday, April 13, 2024
North Shore Writers Festival: From Snooze to Groove – enliven your memoir writing process with JJ Lee
Sat, Apr 13 | 10:00 am to 11:30 am @ North Vancouver City Hall
There may be a point where your memoir writing feels excruciatingly lost or even boring. In this workshop with JJ Lee, you will learn about structures, approaches, and devices that give your memoir... keep reading
North Shore Writers Festival: Traditional welcome from Kung Jaadee
Sat, Apr 13 | 10:00 am to 10:15 am @ North Vancouver City Hall
To open the 2024 North Shore Writers Festival, join professional Indigenous storyteller Kung Jaadee for a traditional welcome to the territory. Kung Jaadee is NVCL's Indigenous storyteller in... keep reading
Iranian documentary series with PELAN
Sat, Apr 13 | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Third floor program room
Join us as we screen monthly Iranian documentaries with PELAN. These screenings feature works about Iranians, made by independent Iranian and non-Iranian documentarians, to gain a better understanding... keep reading
Paws 4 Stories
Sat, Apr 13 | 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 13 | 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
North Shore Writers Festival: Poetic licence — on approaching and creating poetry
Sat, Apr 13 | 11:45 am to 12:45 pm @ North Vancouver City Hall
How does poetry find you? Or do you find poetry? How do poets come up with poems, get inspired or build a regular practice?Join a lively panel of award-winning, celebrated poets to find out how to... keep reading
North Shore Writers Festival: The Veggie Verse — insights from plant-based cookbook creators
Sat, Apr 13 | 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm @ North Vancouver City Hall
Dive into the world plant-based cooking with Lyndsay Sung, Bri Beaudoin, Desiree Nielsen and Joanna Tymkiw!Whether you're a seasoned vegan chef or just starting to explore the benefits of a plant... keep reading
Tween Advisory Group meeting
Sat, Apr 13 | 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
North Shore Writers Festival: YA author Sarah Suk in conversation with Sabina Khan
Sat, Apr 13 | 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm @ North Vancouver City Hall
2023 marked the second-straight year that a novel by acclaimed author Sarah Suk appeared on the CBC’s year-end list of Best Books for Kids and Teens, first with Made in Korea and then with The Space... keep reading
Family gaming
Sat, Apr 13 | 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
North Shore Writers Festival: Brian Thomas Isaac in conversation with Margaret Gallagher
Sat, Apr 13 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ North Vancouver City Hall
Brian Thomas Isaac’s debut novel, All the Quiet Places, is an emotional coming-of-age novel that was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award... keep reading
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
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