Daniel Kalla author talk, Winter Olympics, and more: What's on at Your Library

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Big Ideas: Daniel Kalla in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher

Friday, February 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

The topics of Daniel Kalla’s science thrillers and medical mysteries—from pandemics to toxic celebrity culture and body shaming and, most recently, AI and dis-/mis-information—cover some of the biggest issues of our time. We invite you to hear Daniel Kalla, author and emergency room physician, in conversation with Margaret Gallagher.

Holiday Hours

The Library will be OPEN from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 16 for Family Day.

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Celebrate the Winter Olympics at the Library

Explore the stories, sports, and moments that define the Winter Olympics with curated reading lists and special watch parties to celebrate and support Team Canada.

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Borrow a Chromebook

Did you know you can borrow a Chromebook? Use it at the Library or borrow it for up to 84 days!

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Winter Staff Picks

Our Winter Staff Picks are out! Learn what our staff loved and why—grab a booklet and browse the staff picks shelf in the Main Hall or follow the link.

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Featured Art & Music Events

Friday Night Concert: Tamar Ilana and Ventanas

Friday, February 6, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Tamar Ilana & Ventanas is a six piece global music and flamenco ensemble from Toronto performing original and traditional music in over 20 languages.

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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.

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The Poet’s Porch: a Workshop with Heidi Joffe

Sundays, February 1 – 22, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Join local poet Heidi Joffe for an informal generative workshop series that explores the art and craft of poetry through reading, discussion, and writing.

Your Library Card Unlocks Technical Know-How

Sunday, February 1, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Learn how to use your WVML card to access O’Reilly’s digital platform and explore 50,000+ books, videos, playlists, audiobooks, and courses from top publishers in business and technology, covering data architecture, project management, coding, web design, machine learning, and more.

Python Part I: Hello World! [VIRTUAL]

Monday, February 2, 1 – 2 p.m.

Are you curious about coding? We’ll get you started with this gentle, hands-on introduction. In this class, you’ll work on projects, including how to make a password generator.

Once Upon This Land: Archaeology in British Columbia and the Stories It Tells with Bob Muckle

Saturday, February 7, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Learn about British Columbia’s fascinating array of famous and lesser-known archaeological sites, from footprints left in mud on Calvert Island 13,000 years ago to remnants of COVID-19 left behind in urban landfills.

Getting Started with Mason Bees

Wednesday, February 11, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Join the Library’s resident mason bee expert, Taren Urquhart, for a 90-minute interactive lecture. You will learn everything you need to know to entice mason bees to your garden this spring.

Movie Matineés

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story

Saturday, February 14, 2 – 4 p.m.

Banned Together: The Fight Against Censorship

Saturday, February 28, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

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Brain Health with Alzheimer Society of BC

Wednesday, February 18, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Learn how to maintain or improve your brain health by exploring topics including natural aging changes, dementia, risk reduction, memory, brain training, and more.

Tech Talk: Navigate Health Misinformation Online

Thursday, February 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join UBC’s Maria Mulder to explore how false or misleading health claims take hold online, why they’re so convincing, and how to spot red flags before you click or share.

Indigenous Teachings: Justice as Restoration

Thursday, February 19, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Dive into Indigenous wisdom and explore how justice means healing and restoring balance in our communities as part of the Restorative Justice Speaker Series presented by North Shore Restorative Justice and the Capilano University Criminology Department.

Tech Talk: Digital Photography

Monday, February 23, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Learn how to turn everyday moments into stunning shots—no matter your experience level or type of camera.

Farsi Poetry Night: Love and Romance in Poetry: From Ghazals to Free Verses

Thursday, February 26, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Reviewing the evolution of the concept of love from classical Ghazals of Sa’di and Hafez to contemporary romantic poems by Forough and Shamlou, and the linguistic and substance changes in different era.

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Draw a Digital Valentine’s Day Card | Grades 4 – 7

Wednesday, February 4, 4 – 5 p.m.

Step up your secret admirer game by creating your own digital Valentine’s Day card! Join us in The Lab to try out Procreate on Library iPads and design your unique Valentine greeting.

Escape Room: Puzzle Pizzazz | Grades 3 – 5

Wednesday, February 11, 3:45 – 5 p.m.

The annual Puzzle Tournament is on! Do you have what it takes to put the pieces together?

Work with your team to find clues, solve puzzles, and use your smarts to open the locks before time runs out!

Augmented Reality Games with Osmo | Grades 3 – 5

Thursday, February 12, 3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Have hands-on fun practicing coding and problem-solving using Osmo educational games that combine real world and digital play.

School’s Out! Movie Matinee: The Incredibles

Friday, February 13, 1 – 3 p.m.

As Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, Bob and his wife Helen were among the world’s greatest crime fighters. Itching to get back into action, they get their chance to return when a mysterious communication summons Bob to a remote island.

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Gallop into Spring! Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration | All Ages

Saturday, February 21, 2 – 4 p.m.

Drop in and celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Library! Learn more about Chinese and Korean Lunar New Year traditions through stories, art, calligraphy, and games. Festive treats will be provided.

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2025 Contributions

Your support goes a long way! Thanks to Book Cart sales and the Shred-it Fundraiser, we donated nearly $14,000 to the Library in 2025—funding the Summer Reading Club, North Shore Writers Festival, Reading Link Challenge, digitization projects, and more.

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Thank you for your continued support!

Thank you to everyone who supported us in 2024. We are grateful for your support of the Library Foundation, which makes a difference to our annual goal to give $300,000 to the Library every year.

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