Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00am
📍 Firehall 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. Accessib…
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am
📍 Central Library, 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…
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 10:15am
📍 West Point Grey 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…
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 10:15am
📍 Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Accessibility information: VPL's Children's Services is working to m…
Babytime
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am
📍 Champlain Heights Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. The program runs September 16 - December 9 NOTE: No programs on Septe…
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 10:30am
📍 nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona 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…
Family Stay and Play
Wed, Oct 14, 10:45am
📍 West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0 - 5 years, open to children of all ages and abilit…
Baby Stay and Play
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am
📍 Champlain Heights Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0-18 months. Program runs September 16 - December 15…
Babytime
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am
📍 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 babi…
Emergency Preparedness
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am
📍 Online, Vancouver
Learn how to prepare for disasters and emergencies in Vancouver, including a big earthquake. This session introduces you to practical steps you can take includi…
Family Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am
📍 South Hill 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…
Toddler Storytime
Wed, Oct 14, 11:15am
📍 Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Accessibility information: VPL's Children's Services is working to m…
Family Stay and Play
Wed, Oct 14, 11:30am
📍 South Hill Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0 - 5 years, open to children of all ages and abilit…
Babytime
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Drop-in. Accessibility Information: Takes place in a programming room…
Baby Stay and Play
Wed, Oct 14, 2:30pm
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information: Takes place…
Baby Stay and Play
Wed, Oct 14, 2:30pm
📍 Firehall Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is commit…
Baby-Sitters Club Challenge
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm
📍 South Hill Branch, Vancouver
Have you ever wanted to be in the Baby-Sitter’s Club? Meet other BSC fans and work together to complete challenges inspired by the books. Grades 4-7. Drop-in. A…
LEGO® Block Party
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm
📍 West Point Grey 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. For Grades K-7…
LEGO® Block Party
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm
📍 Renfrew 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. Adults accompan…
Make It
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm
📍 Mount Pleasant Branch, Vancouver
Flex your creative muscle in this pop-up maker space event! The activity changes every week. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for t…
Teen Art Hive
Wed, Oct 14, 3:30pm
📍 Champlain Heights Branch, Vancouver
Meet other teen artists, discuss creative projects and exchange ideas at this bi-weekly in-person meet-up. Get your creative juices flowing with art prompts, ex…
KidsZone
Wed, Oct 14, 3:45pm
📍 Marpole Branch, Vancouver
Meet other kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities at the library. For Grades K-7. Drop-in. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our pr…
Write Now for Tweens: Online
Wed, Oct 14, 3:45pm
📍 Online, Vancouver
Kids, it is time to start writing and thinking creatively! Our fun activities will have you composing stories in no time. This 4 week program is appropriate for…
Reading Buddies
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm
📍 Britannia Branch, Vancouver
Little Buddies are paired with Big Buddies to practice reading and literacy skills together. Please note that this is not a tutoring program. For Grades 2 - 4 A…
Teen English Conversation Practice
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Looking to practice your English conversation skills with other teen English language learners? Come hang out and meet new friends to build up your skills in a…
Board Game Social
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm
📍 Britannia Branch, Vancouver
Interested in meeting other game enthusiasts in the neighbourhood? Connect with friends or make new ones over games at the library. Our board game collection is…
STEAM Buddies
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm
📍 Terry Salman 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 mo…
BeaYOUtiful Workshops
Wed, Oct 14, 6:15pm
📍 Thunderbird Community Centre, Vancouver
The BeaYOUtiful Foundation is dedicated to building confidence and self-love amongst young girls and non-binary youth ages 11-14 years old across Canada. Our ne…
Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Drop-in. Accessibility Information: Takes place in a programming roo…
Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:15am
📍 Firehall Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs acc…
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:15am
📍 Joe Fortes 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…
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am
📍 Britannia 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…
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am
📍 Kerrisdale 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…
Baby Stay and Play
Thu, Oct 15, 10:45am
📍 Firehall Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is commit…
Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am
📍 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 babi…
Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am
📍 South Hill 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 babie…
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
A small group program designed to create a welcoming environment for children who may not yet thrive in traditional library storytime settings. A storytime prog…
Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15am
📍 nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information: Takes place indoors in a programming room.…
Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15am
📍 Firehall Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs acc…
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15am
📍 Joe Fortes 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…
Baby Stay & Play
Thu, Oct 15, 11:30am
📍 South Hill Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is commit…
Baby Stay and Play
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45am
📍 Firehall Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is commit…
Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 2:30pm
📍 Marpole 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…
Volunteers for Marpole's Farewell Event
Thu, Oct 15, 3:15pm
📍 Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, Vancouver
The Marpole Youth Council is hosting a Halloween Howlers for families in the community. We are looking for youth volunteers for help with set-up and take-down,…
Chess Club
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm
📍 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 m…
KidsZone
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm
📍 Hastings Branch, Vancouver
Meet other kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities at the library. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of th…
Teen Drop-In
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Looking for a new place to hang out or study beyond school and home? Stop by the Teen Space to chill, study, and connect with your peers at this weekly drop-in…
The Story of Music
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45pm
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Come to the library to listen to music and learn about the musicians that create it. Enjoy music-themed books and activities, and connect with other kids. Grade…
Tiny Town
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45pm
📍 Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver
Have you ever wanted to be an architect or city planner? Here’s your chance! Join other kids in creating miniature buildings and then work together to lay out y…
Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm
📍 Kensington Branch, Vancouver
Little Buddies are paired with Big Buddies to practice reading and literacy skills together. Please note that this is not a tutoring program. For Grades 2 - 4 A…
Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm
📍 West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver
Little Buddies are paired with Big Buddies to practice reading and literacy skills together. Please note that this is not a tutoring program. For Grades 2 - 4 A…
ink Teen Advisory Group
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm
📍 Online, Vancouver
Are you interested in helping put together ink Volume 9? ink Teen Advisory Group members are involved in all aspects of the magazine's publishing cycle, includi…
Central Library Tour
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Are you curious about special features at VPL's largest location? Join us for a guided tour of the resources and public spaces on the nine floors of the Central…
Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am
📍 Dunbar Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information: Takes place in Children’s Area. Participan…
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am
📍 Central Library, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months - 3 years. Drop-in. Accessibility Information: Takes place in a programming roo…
Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:15am
📍 Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility information: VPL's Children's Services is working to ma…
Family Storytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:15am
📍 Kensington 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…
Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am
📍 Fraserview Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Drop-in. Accessibility Information: Participants are welcome to move…
Baby Stay and Play
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am
📍 Fraserview Branch, Vancouver
Drop in to explore library books and toys during this playtime for connecting with other families. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is commit…
Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am
📍 Hastings Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs acc…