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Board Game Social
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
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…
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STEAM Buddies
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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…
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Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:00am to 10:30am
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…
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Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:15am to 10:45am
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…
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:15am to 10:45am
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…
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am to 11:00am
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…
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am to 11:00am
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…
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Baby Stay and Play
Thu, Oct 15, 10:45am to 11:15am
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…
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Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am to 11:30am
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…
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Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am to 11:30am
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…
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Sensory Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:00am to 12:00pm
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…
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Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15am to 11:45am
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.…
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Babytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15am to 11:45am
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…
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15am to 11:45am
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…
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Baby Stay & Play
Thu, Oct 15, 11:30am to 12:00pm
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…
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Baby Stay and Play
Thu, Oct 15, 11:45am to 12:15pm
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…
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Family Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 2:30pm to 3:00pm
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…
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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,…
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Chess Club
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
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…
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KidsZone
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
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…
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Teen Drop-In
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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…
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The Story of Music
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45pm to 4:45pm
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…
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Tiny Town
Thu, Oct 15, 3:45pm to 4:45pm
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…
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Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
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…
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Reading Buddies
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
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…
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ink Teen Advisory Group
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
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…
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Central Library Tour
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am to 10:30am
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…
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Toddler Storytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am to 10:30am
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:15am to 10:45am
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…
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Family Storytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:15am to 10:45am
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am to 11:00am
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…
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Baby Stay and Play
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am to 11:45am
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am to 11:30am
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am to 11:30am
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am to 11:30am
Kerrisdale Branch, Vancouver
Rhymes, songs, bounces, and stories for caregivers and their babies. For ages 0-18 months. Accessibility Information: Participants are welcome to move or take b…
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Family Storytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am to 11:30am
Dunbar 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…
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Family Storytime Online
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am to 11:30am
Online, Vancouver
An interactive program for children and their grown ups. Have fun while learning rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories from the comfort of your own home. For c…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:15am to 11:45am
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 11:15am to 11:45am
Kensington 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…
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Baby Stay and Play
Fri, Oct 16, 11:30am to 12:00pm
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…
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Babytime
Fri, Oct 16, 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Marpole 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…
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Chess and Games Club
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver
Come to the library to try a variety of chess, card and board games. Test your luck and skill against other kids. All games provided. New players welcome. Drop-…
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Family Movie: Ratatouille
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm to 5:15pm
Renfrew Branch, Vancouver
Visit the library and enjoy free, kid-friendly movies. For children and their accompanying caregivers. Drop-in. This week: Ratatouille (2007) In one of Paris' f…
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KidsZone
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Joe Fortes 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…
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LEGO® Block Party
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Dunbar 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…
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Youth Friday Night Fun Drop-in - Pumpkin Painting
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm
Killarney Community Centre, Vancouver
Come join us on Friday's from 3:30pm-5:30pm for activities and snacks! Each week will have a different theme. Activities may include cooking, baking, art, games…
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Pre-Teen Club
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00pm
Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre, Vancouver
Calling all grade 4, 5, 6 and 7's! Meet other pre-teens in the neighborhood and join us every Friday evening for arts &crafts, movies, baking and games. No sess…
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Reading Buddies
Fri, Oct 16, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Fraserview 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…
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Kerrisdale Chess Tournament
Fri, Oct 16, 5:00pm
Kerrisdale Community Centre, Vancouver
Time control : 10 minutes + 5 seconds increment per move. Touch Move rule in effect Scoresheets will be provided, but they are optional. 6 rounds total with a s…
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Youth Volleyball Drop-in - Friday Night (Session1)
Fri, Oct 16, 5:15pm
Killarney Community Centre, Vancouver
All levels welcome! Sessions are supervised by a Youth Program Assistant I/II or Community Youth Worker, but there is no instructor for this program . Please no…
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It's Friday, Friday Club
Fri, Oct 16, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Terry Salman 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…
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Youth Volleyball Drop-in - Friday Night (Session2)
Fri, Oct 16, 7:15pm
Killarney Community Centre, Vancouver
All levels welcome! Sessions are supervised by a Youth Program Assistant I/II or Community Youth Worker, but there is no instructor for this program . Please no…
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Weekend Child Care - Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00am
Champlain Heights Community Centre, Vancouver
Licensed Child Care (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Join us for a fun-filled day! A light breakfast, a morning snack, and an afternoon snack will be provided. Please pack a…
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Family Stay and Play
Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am to 11:30am
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…
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Red Cross Babysitting Course
Sat, Oct 17, 9:30am
Killarney Community Centre, Vancouver
The Babysitting Course, refreshed and revised, now has a greater emphasis on First Aid skills. The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting course covers everything from…
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Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am to 10:30am
Hastings 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…
🔬STEM
LEGO® Block Party
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Kensington 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 accompa…
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Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 17, 10:15am to 10:45am
Terry Salman 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…
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Family Storytime
Sat, Oct 17, 10:30am to 11:00am
Champlain Heights 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…