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Wednesday, October 23, 2024
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
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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
Friday, October 25, 2024
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
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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
Sunday, October 27, 2024
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
Monday, October 28, 2024
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
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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
Thursday, October 31, 2024
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
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