2425 MacDonald St., Vancouver · on the Vancouver board
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
This monthly program is for adults with developmental disabilities and their families, friends and caregivers. Join us in an accessible, relaxed and fun community setting for stories, music and more! Registration is required. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs access
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages 0 - 5 years, open to children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together. Accessibility Information - Movement-based activities can be adapted to different abilities - Participants can sit on the floor, in chai
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0 – 18 months. Accessibility Information • Caregivers may breast or bottle-feed babies anywhere, anytime • Participants can sit on the floor, in chairs or stand at any time • The lighting is bright VPL is committed to
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to draw or create your own miniature artwork and then turn it into a button you can wear! Grades K-7. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. Accessibility Information: VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Are you working on a writing project and need a nudge in the right direction? Sign up for a 45-minute, one-to-one manuscript consultation with a graduate of Simon Fraser University's The Writer's Studio: Creative Writing Certificate program. Submit up to seven (7) pages of your poetry, fiction prose
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group – a place where you can share your ideas about the library’s teen programs, services and collections! Our citywide TAGs bring teens together from all over Vancouver using Teams or in-person! Get community service hours for joining in. For ages 13-18 Accessibility
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Drop by to learn how WorkBC can help you reach your career goals. We help with career planning, writing resumes, preparing for job interviews, funding for training, and more! In partnership with WorkBC
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Learn evidence-based strategies to manage arthritic pain so that you can exercise, rest and have a function-centered life. Presented in Partnership with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority's Osteoarthritis Service Integration System (VCH-OASIS). This workshop will be taught by a VCH-OASIS health
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Drop in for some LEGO® building fun at this block party! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. Grades K-7. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Have you ever experienced the history and artistry of Indian Classical Dance? Come learn about this culture of movement with the Indian Classical Music Society of Vancouver and Aṣṭa Alliance! The fourth program in this ongoing series will feature Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form from Kerala, pre
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Bring the whole family to the library and build a fort! Share stories together by flashlight – we’ve got great reads and supplies. All ages welcome. Drop-in. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Celebrate VPL's popular picture book, The Reading Tree, with rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0 – 18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not addressed here,
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Come to the library for some chess fun and test your skills against other kids. New players welcome. Chess sets provided. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. Grades K – 7. Registration. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
This workshop teaches you how to recognize common scams, such as phishing and identity theft, and provides practical steps to protect your assets and learn what to do if you fall victim. Presented in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver. -------------------------------------------
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Scare yourself silly this Halloween at the library! Take part in scary stories and activities that will give you the jitters and have you howling with laughter. Grades K-7. Drop-in. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. Accessibility Informat
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Be a big buddy and earn community service hours! Buddies will help kids explore a different aspect of STEAM each week using LEGO, Osmos, and Spheros. For ages 13 - 18 *Please note regular sessions begin one week after Teen Training Session. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making ou
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Explore the world of STEAM and take on fun challenges with a teen buddy! Each week we’ll discover a different aspect of STEAM using LEGO, Osmos, Spheros, and more. For Grades 2 - 4 Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. Program-specific accessibility
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Use your building skills to engineer a fast, tricky or just plain silly maze to race a marble through. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. Grades K-7. Drop-in. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible f
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver
Topic: Shajar al-Durr: From Slave to Sultana of Egypt Speaker: Dr. Niall Christie, Instructor of History In May 1250, a former slave woman named Shajar al-Durr (“spray of pearls”) was elevated to the position of sultana (ruler) of Egypt. Even before then she had already become an influential figur