Pride events, Cooking from the Garden, and more: What's on at Your Library

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North Shore Writers Festival April 24-26, 2025

Pride Bingo

We're teaming up with the North Shore Pride Alliance to present a dazzling Pride Bingo extravaganza!

The glamourous and legendary Drag Queen Carlotta Gurl will be calling six rounds of bingo and treating us to some amazing Drag performances throughout the afternoon. Join us for a fabulous afternoon of camp, comedy, and fun!

While this program is intended for adults, all ages are welcome.

The newly renovated Mezzanine opens mid-August!

The Mezzanine (level 2R or the former non-fiction area) was closed earlier this year for necessary seismic upgrades. We took this opportunity to also add more seating, improve lighting, and establish sound levels in study spaces in response to community feedback to our 2024 User Survey.

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Summer Staff Picks

Hot off the press: the latest edition of Staff Picks! Pick up a copy in the Library or browse online.

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BC Day Hours

The Library will be OPEN on Monday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Featured Art & Music Events

In the Gallery - FRAMING THE FUTURE: West Vancouver Memorial Library and West Coast Modernism

Through August 31

This exhibition explores how the Library evolved from a postwar vision into a cultural and architectural landmark.

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The West Vancouver Memorial Library's free music programs are made possible thanks to a generous bequest in support of music at the Library from the estate of Robert Leslie Welsh, through the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation.

Featured Events for Adults

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Garden Snap 'n' Sketch

Tuesday, August 5, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.

You’ve heard of Sip ‘n’ Paint, get ready for Snap ‘n’ Sketch! Join us for a hands-on introduction to digital nature photography and botanical sketching using iPads.

Adult Summer Reading Club Book Chat

Tuesdays, August 5 and 19, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Have you joined our Adult Summer Reading Club? Join us every two weeks to chat about books!

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Talking to AI: Prompt Creation for Beginners

Friday, August 8, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn tips and tricks that make the most of your conversations with AI programs to get better, high-quality responses from them.

Pride Movie Matinées

Saturdays, 2 – 4 p.m.

Join us during Pride Month in Vancouver for one of these queer Movie Matinées!

August 9 - The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
August 16 - Love, Simon
August 30, Moonlight

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Tech Talk: The Silent Disco Project

Sunday, August 17, 2 – 3 p.m.

Curious about what a Silent Disco is? Come find out! Learn about the project, then put on a pair of headphones, turn up the tunes, and hit the dance floor!

Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an introductory exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this lecture-style class, we’ll help you understand the basics of AI, its potential, and the ethical considerations that come with it.

Cooking from the Garden – Sensational Salads: How to Make Salads You’ll Love

Sunday, August 24, 3 – 4:15 p.m.

Late summer's produce offers the perfect bridge between seasons. Join cookbook author Bri Beaudoin to explore hearty salad combos straight from your garden.

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Drop-In Storytime

We have lots of drop-in storytime options this month including Songs and Stories Under the Sun at John Lawson Park on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.

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Summer Scribblers: Making Zines with Creativebug | Ages 9–12

Thursday, August 7, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Get creative and make zines with Creativebug, Join us as we learn how to create a mini-magazine with your ideas, drawings, and stories, guided by zine enthusiast Courtney Cerruti.

Simbrix French Conversation Practice | Ages 8–10

Wednesday, August 13, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Keep your oral French skills sharp over summer break and join us for an hour of casual chatting while we make pixel art with Simbrix.

Mandarin Summer Simbrix | Ages 9–12

Thursday, August 14, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

It’s summer! Come join us to create pixel art with Simbrix while practicing your Mandarin-speaking skills.

Bluey Brain Game Bonanza | Ages 3–8 with caregiver

Monday, August 18, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Sort, build, create, and hunt through an hour and a half of brilliant Bluey-inspired brain games and hands-on activities you can enjoy as a family.

Family “Drive-In” Cartoon Theatre | Ages 5+ with caregiver

Saturday, August 23, 11:30 a.m .– 12:45 p.m.

Join us in The Lab for a fun morning of building a car and watching a Kanopy cartoon on the big screen!

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Kids Book Sale Success

The Friends of the Library successfully raised $700 at the Kids Book Sale over the weekend! Thank you to everyone who showed up and purchased kid's books, CDs, and DVDs!

All proceeds go towards Library programs like Summer Reading Club, the North Shore Writers Festival, and more.

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Fundraiser announcement

Did you know that West Vancouver loved books so much that they had libraries well before this building was built 75 years ago? And that when the building did open, it was thanks to a group of devoted volunteers and fundraisers?

This spirit continues today with the Library Foundation, who raises funds for the enhanced programs and services you love at WVML. Don’t miss their fundraiser on November 7, where you’ll hear the compelling story of the library’s beginnings in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, against a backdrop of music by Piano Heist. Save the date—tickets will be available later this summer.

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