iPhone and iPad help

Wed, Oct 23 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads.Bring your mobile Apple device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with a TechConnect staff... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Oct 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 Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Oct 23 | 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 will... keep reading

Read Along

Wed, Oct 23 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

There are 3 spots left out of 8

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! During six sessions, we pair reading buddies with a teen mentor so that the... keep reading

The Language Lab

Wed, Oct 23 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ 2nd floor Board Room

Welcome to The Language Lab, an inclusive program led by teens, for teens. Practise your English conversation skills and make new friends! This program is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their... keep reading

Lego robotics

Wed, Oct 23 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room

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: Video

Wed, Oct 23 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording Station

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

The new wave of Latina-Canadian cinema at the NFB

Wed, Oct 23 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

To celebrate Latin American Heritage Month in October, this program shines a spotlight on the contemporary work of Latina-Canadian filmmakers. Although Latin-American women have been making films... keep reading

Farsi technology drop-in help

Thu, Oct 24 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

برای کار با دستگاه الکترونیکی خود نیاز به کمک دارید؟ به کتابخانه بیایید و سوالات خود را از همکار فارسی زبان ما بپرسید. شما می توانید دستگاه‌های الکترونیکی خود مانند تلفن همراه، تبلت یا کتاب‌خوان... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Oct 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 Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p... keep reading

Teen open gaming

Thu, Oct 24 | 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm @ Second floor teen room

This program is for teens in grades 8 to 12. Drop in to The Room and play your favourite E or T-rated Switch and PS4 game.... keep reading

Python & Digital Art with Koala Koders

Thu, Oct 24 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ Collaboratory

There are 7 spots left out of 12

This workshop is for youth in grades 5 – 7. No prior experience is necessary. Interested in Python and art? Join us on this 4 week adventure to learn how to use Python to create beautiful digital... keep reading

Board meeting

Thu, Oct 24 | 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

Fact or fake: Online fact checking

Thu, Oct 24 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

This is a Hybrid program - attend in person or virtually via Zoom. October 21-25 is Media Literacy Week, and we will be collaborating with Media Smarts - Canada's centre for digital and media... keep reading

Baby storytime

Fri, Oct 25 | 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 storytime is not... keep reading

MS Office learn and practice: Excel

Fri, Oct 25 | 10:30 am to 12:00 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

Baby storytime

Fri, Oct 25 | 11:15 am to 11:45 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 storytime is not... keep reading

Grief support group

Fri, Oct 25 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ First floor program room

This 8-week support group hosted by Family Services of the North Shore is for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group is facilitated by a registered clinical counsellor and an... keep reading

English corner (virtual) — October 2024

Fri, Oct 25 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm @ Online via NVCL Zoom

All are welcome! Practice English conversation, improve your vocabulary, discuss interesting topics, and make new friends. English Corner is a place where everyone is welcome, regardless of their... keep reading

Teen open space

Fri, Oct 25 | 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 Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p... keep reading

Beginner English Corner (in-person)

Fri, Oct 25 | 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes due to limited space and many interests, if the class is full.All are welcome! Practice English conversation, improve your vocabulary,... keep reading

Paws 4 Stories

Sat, Oct 26 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ First floor program room

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, Oct 26 | 11:15 am to 12:15 pm @ Second floor teen room

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

Learn the art of photo-embroidery

Sat, Oct 26 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm @ 2nd Floor Teen Room (Oct. 26) | 3rd Floor Program Room (Nov. 2 & 9)

Join us to learn the art of photo-embroidery! Using photographs exploring the theme “Memories of North Vancouver,” we will be learning simple embroidery stitches to apply to our design, and together... keep reading

A celebration of Diwali

Sat, Oct 26 | 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Celebrate the festival of lights at City Library! Join us October 26 for an afternoon of crafts and activities, and to learn about Diwali’s symbolism and traditions.Attendees will make crafts, paint... keep reading

Family gaming

Sat, Oct 26 | 3:00 pm to 4:30 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 knitters

Sun, Oct 27 | 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

Open gaming: Minecraft

Sun, Oct 27 | 2:00 pm to 4:00 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

Seniors' device clinic

Mon, Oct 28 | 10:00 am to 11:15 am @ Collaboratory

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

Family drop-in

Mon, Oct 28 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm @ Children's department

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. No need to register - just drop-in!Please note: sessions are... keep reading

Teen open space

Mon, Oct 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 Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p... keep reading

Storytime in French (L'heure du conte)

Tue, Oct 29 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Join us for a fun storytime in French! We'll sing some songs and rhymes and read some books, all in French. This story time is designed for preschool children, but all children are welcome. Children... keep reading

Teen open space

Tue, Oct 29 | 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 Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p... keep reading

Hallow-(t)ween party

Tue, Oct 29 | 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm @ Third floor program room

Ready to get ghoulish this spooky season? Join us for our Hallo-(t)ween party, exclusively for tweens in grades 5 to 7. At the party we'll be making spooky masks, playing halloween-themed games,... keep reading

Stop motion animation movie making

Tue, Oct 29 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room

This event is full

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, Oct 29 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Third floor program room

Please be aware that we will only hold your spot for 5 minutes due to limited space and many interests, if the class is full.All are welcome! English Corner is a group for practicing English... keep reading

TechConnect Drop-in technology help

Tue, Oct 29 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Stop in to the library to get help with your smartphone, laptop, tablet or e-reader. City Library staff are here to help support your technology learning. Drop-in for a 20-minute session to get... keep reading

Seniors' device clinic

Wed, Oct 30 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am @ Collaboratory

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

Toddler storytime

Wed, Oct 30 | 10:00 am to 10:30 am @ Children's department

Come join our stories, fingerplays, and songs. Our toddler storytime program is based on simple concepts, repetition and movement. It's designed for kids ages 2 to 3 and their caregivers.Registration... keep reading

iPhone and iPad help

Wed, Oct 30 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

Join us for these group learning sessions tailored for iPhones and iPads.Bring your mobile Apple device and an idea of what you would like to accomplish, and collaborate with a TechConnect staff... keep reading

Teen open space

Wed, Oct 30 | 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 Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p... keep reading

Collaboratory club

Wed, Oct 30 | 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 will... keep reading

Read Along

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

There are 3 spots left out of 8

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! During six sessions, we pair reading buddies with a teen mentor so that the... keep reading

Lego robotics

Wed, Oct 30 | 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm @ First floor program room

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

The Language Lab

Wed, Oct 30 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm @ 2nd floor Board Room

Welcome to The Language Lab, an inclusive program led by teens, for teens. Practise your English conversation skills and make new friends! This program is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their... keep reading

Persian book club باشگاه کتابخوانی فارسی

Wed, Oct 30 | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm @ First floor program room

TBA ... keep reading

Mining the garden: Finding unexpected inspiration for new poems

Wed, Oct 30 | 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm @ Collaboratory

Poets often find themselves looking for ways to generate new poems, and there are many approaches to conduct such projects. Mining the Garden involves discovering poetry in some unexpected sources.... keep reading

Recording station tour: Audio

Wed, Oct 30 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm @ Recording Station

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

Farsi technology drop-in help

Thu, Oct 31 | 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm @ Collaboratory

برای کار با دستگاه الکترونیکی خود نیاز به کمک دارید؟ به کتابخانه بیایید و سوالات خود را از همکار فارسی زبان ما بپرسید. شما می توانید دستگاه‌های الکترونیکی خود مانند تلفن همراه، تبلت یا کتاب‌خوان... keep reading

Teen open space

Thu, Oct 31 | 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 Mondays through Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m. and Fridays 3 – 5 p.m. (3 – 4:30 p... keep reading