North Shore Writers Festival, Earth Month, and more: What's on at Your Library

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2026 North Shore Writers Festival

Join us April 10-11 for a weekend of stories, ideas, and community at North Vancouver City Library and North Vancouver City Hall.

Enjoy an inspiring lineup of author talks, lively panels, creative workshops, and special events featuring Charles Demers, Tuyúsalanexw Kenny Nahanee, Adèle Barclay, Leah Bailly, Holly Flauto, Fenn Stewart, Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho, Tara McGuire, JJ Lee, Sophie Sullivan, Katrina Kwan, Lindsay Maple, Amy Pelletier, Ḵung Jaadee, Frances Koncan, Selina Boan, Ashleigh Giffen, and Margaret Gallagher.

All events are FREE but online registration is required.

Presented in partnership by North Vancouver City Library, North Vancouver District Public Library, and West Vancouver Memorial Library, with support from the North Shore Writers’ Association, Kidsbooks, North Shore News, and North Shore Now.

Sensory supports for adults and youth are available!

Borrow items from any service desk or ask staff during a program—no library card needed. For in-library use only. These sensory supports are designed to support patrons with a variety of sensory needs.

Learn more about accessibility at the Library

Easter Holiday Hours

The Library will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3, Sunday, April 5, and Monday, April 6 for Easter.

The Library will be OPEN on Saturday, April 4.

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Earth Month

Researching environmental topics or interested in doing your part to save the Earth? Learn about everything going on at the Library for Earth Month.

Featured Art & Music Events

The members of Vinta sit on a cough, smiling at each other while displaying their instruments.

Friday Night Concert: Vinta

Friday, April 10, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.

Vinta is a Toronto-based quartet known for bringing new intensity to old tunes and crafting powerful, dance-driven originals.

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A trio of musicians pose with a santour, an oud, and a tar.

Music Talks: History of the Blues with John Mitchell

Thursdays, April 23 - May 28, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Presented by John Mitchell, this six-part series explores the origins, evolution, and lasting influence of the Blues. Registration opens March 30.

TEDx2026: All of Us

Tuesday, April 14 - Friday, April 17

Experience TEDx 2026 in the Library’s Welsh Hall from April 14 to 17, streamed LIVE from the Vancouver Convention Centre. Featuring visionary innovators, dreamers, creators, and doers, this inspiring program is driven by a shared purpose: building a better future for ALL OF US!

A collage of several art pieces depicting aspects of spring such as birds and florals.

In the Gallery: The Character of Nature

March 25 – May 3

The Character of Nature brings together five Iranian artists whose works celebrate the season of renewal. Through intricate detail and symbolic animal imagery, the exhibition reflects the beauty, colour, and light of the changing season.

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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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Lunch and Learn: Excel [VIRTUAL]

Ongoing

Let us take you on a tour of Excel! Register individually for virtual classes designed to get you comfortable using Microsoft Excel from pivot tables to formulas.

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Google Photos *NEW CLASS*

Thursday, April 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

In this session, learn the basics of Google Photos and how to organize, edit, and share your pictures.

Record Acoustic Instruments

Saturday, April 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

From woodwinds to percussion, brass to strings, learn techniques for recording your acoustic instruments in the studio or at home.

Carved Bentwood Box with panels representing the unique cultures of former First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students.

Truth and Reconciliation for Newcomers [VIRTUAL]

Monday, April 13, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for a newcomer-friendly introduction to Truth and Reconciliation where we will learn about Indigenous issues, culture, and the role we can all play in reconciliation.

Abstract space background. Galaxy with black hole made of gold paint spray on black background.

Tech Talk: Blackholes and the Tools that Reveal Them

Monday, April 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join Aryamann Rao, a researcher from the University of British Columbia, who will take us to the edge of space and science, exploring how black holes are detected, measured, and understood.

The End of Revenge: Restorative Justice in a Malicious World

Thursday, April 16, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Join Melissa Roberts, Division Chair of the Community Programs Division at Langara College, to explore how letting go of revenge can change lives and communities in today’s tough world.

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Raven or Crow? Who’s Who? with June Hunter

Saturday, April 18, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Crows and Ravens are intelligent, engaging, and often hilarious birds, their many similarities making them hard to tell apart at a glance. Learn how to do so with June Hunter.

Can We Prevent Wildfires? A Climate Cafe with Ocean Ambassadors

Tuesday, April 21, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

With so much biodiversity can we actually prevent wildfires? Or even control them? Join Corinne Taylor from Ocean Ambassadors for a discussion around wildfires.

The Art of Visible Mending led by Our Social Fabric

Tuesday, April 21 & Tuesday April 28, 5 - 7 p.m.

In this 2-part workshop we will show you to how to give your favourite clothing new life by adding patches, embroidery thread, or yarn, to a tear or hole in a well-loved garment.

Emergency Preparedness 101

Saturday, April 25, 2 - 3:30 p.m.

Learn about the hazards on the North Shore, what goes into making an emergency plan, and how to make an emergency kit or grab-and-go bag. Additionally, you’ll learn about how to apply FireSmart principles to increase the wildfire resiliency of your property and neighbourhood.

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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A rendering in the Delightex program of a city on the moon.

Extended Reality: Make Your Own City on the Moon | Grades 5 – 7

Thursday, April 9, 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Design, build, and explore! Make your own city on the moon using Delightex. Learn digital design, problem-solving, and collaboration in a playful 3D environment full of imagination and creativity.

A screenshot from Alec featuring a fox infront of a colourful naturescape.

French Fun with ALEC | Ages 4 – 7 with Caregiver

Sunday, April 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Join Alec the fox on an adventure through a world populated by magical creatures who will help children lean to read, write, and count in French.

Children peering over the edge of a bridge pointing at foilage.

Listen to Nature: Family Sound Walk | Ages 5+ with caregiver

Saturday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Step outside with the whole family and open your ears to the music of nature. Together, we’ll explore our local environment through deep listening and record our favourite sounds with Library technology.

A dragon and a ballerina puppet perch on the side of the puppet show stage.

Spring Puppet Show | Ages 3+

Wednesday, April 22

Join our Youth Librarians and cast of puppets for stories, songs, and lots of silly fun!

10:30 - 11 a.m.

4 - 4:30 p.m.

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A mom and child release a salmon into a creek.

Adopt-A-Fish: Salmon Release and Storytime

Saturday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Start your morning with a fishy-themed storytime. Then, head to Memorial Park to collect your Adopt-a-Fish Certificate and release a juvenile Coho Salmon into the wild!

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Friends of the Library

Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bring your confidential papers (no binders or large clips) to the Library Parking Lot, rain or shine, and have them shredded on the spot! Drop them off with your donation, or stick around to watch the shredding in action.

Suggested Donation: $5/bag, $10/box, Cash Only.

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A photo of the Ostara Project music ensamble of five women holding their instruments infront of a brick wall.

Library Foundation

Launching on International Women's Day, our Spring/Summer Friday Night music program kicked off with a standout performance by the Ostara Project. We are looking forward to our upcoming performance by Vinta on Friday, April 10, brought to you by Amica and the WVML Foundation. Donations to the WVML Foundation help fund the enhanced programs you know and love at the Library.

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