An Evening with Jen Sookfong Lee, A Tribute to Miami Sound Machine and Gloria Estefan, and more!

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An Evening with Jen Sookfong Lee hosted by Margaret Gallagher

Thursday, May 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Join CBC’s Margaret Gallagher for an evening with acclaimed author Jen Sookfong Lee. Jen’s latest book, The Hunger We Pass Down, was recently longlisted for Canada Reads 2026!

Shred-It: Friends of the Library Fundraiser

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

Drive through and drop off your confidential documents, or stay to watch them be shredded on the spot!

Suggested donation: $5/bag, $10/box (cash only)

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Victoria Day Holiday Hours

The Library will be OPEN on Monday, May 18 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Impact Report

The 2025 Impact Report is now online. Read highlights and learn what the Library accomplished last year.

Read the 2025 Impact Report

Tree Program

Plant a tree this fall in your yard or on your balcony and help grow our community’s urban canopy.

200 beautiful deciduous trees available – first come, first served.
Online ordering opens Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day).
Pick up your tree in September (optimal planting season).

Help grow our urban forest!

Learn more about the Yard Tree Program

Featured Art & Music Events

Friday Night Concert: A Tribute to Miami Sound Machine and Gloria Estefan featuring Susana Williams

Friday, May 8, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Vancouver-based Latin singer/producer Susana Williams leads an all-star band in an electrifying tribute to Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, reviving the iconic Latin-pop hits that defined one of music’s biggest crossover eras.

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Art Talks: Jane Adams and the Music of Jean Coulthard

Wednesday, May 13, 6 - 7:15 p.m.

Join artist Jane Adams and composer and educator David Gordon Duke for a visual presentation exploring the connections between music and artistic expression.

JANE ADAMS SOUNDSCAPES

May 6 - June 10

The Ferry Building Gallery and the West Vancouver Memorial Library are proud to present Soundscapes, an exhibition featuring new work by Jane Adams. In an era shaped by an ever-expanding digital landscape of shifting influences and opinions, Jane Adams offers a deeply personal and reflective body of work grounded in memory, music, and lived experience.

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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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Eat Smart, See Better—Nutrition for Lifelong Eye Health

Monday, May 4, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Learn which vitamins, nutrients, and foods may help protect your eyes from common conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and dry eye disease.

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Tech Talk: Destination Parks Pay Parking

Monday, May 4, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Learn how to confidently use West Vancouver’s new Destination Parks Pay Parking system with a step‑by‑step walkthrough from Impark staff. We’ll cover how to set up a resident parking pass, use PayByPhone or hangTag, and understand the updated parking rules.

A black and white photo of the Navvy Jack house with a car and some people infront of it.

Local Voices: The Navvy Jack Citizen Group

Wednesday, May 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Hear from the Navvy Jack Citizen Group about the many lives of Navvy Jack House, the oldest surviving known building on the North Shore of the Burrard Inlet.

Record and Edit a Podcast Intro with Audacity

Saturday, May 9, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Thinking of starting a podcast or audiobook recording project but don’t know where to start?

Join us in The Lab for a hands-on introduction to Audacity, a free audio editing and recording software!

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Tech Talk: Truth & Technology: Navigate the News in the Age of AI

Monday, May 11, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

In today’s fast-moving digital world, it’s harder than ever to know what information to trust. This session is designed to help participants think critically about the news they consume and share.

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Protect Yourself Online: Your Digital Footprint [HYBRID]

Wednesday, May 20, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

What does your online presence say about you? Learn how to check your digital footprint, clean it up, and protect your reputation across platforms.

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Ready Together: Building Your Personal Emergency Plan

Wednesday, May 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Build your own emergency plan—identify key contacts, emergency supplies, and next steps. Everyone will leave informed and with a plan to help keep themselves and their loved ones safe when it matters most.

Movie Matinée & Director Talk Back: Under the Skin of the City

Saturday, May 23, 2 - 5 p.m.

Join us for a screening of Under the Skin of the City in Farsi with English subtitles, followed by a talk back with director Rakhshan Banietemad.

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Introduction to Spring Cycling Maintenance with More Bikes

Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m

Learn how to keep your bike in top shape for the season ahead and leave with the confidence to take on your next cycling adventure. Attendees will be entered in a draw to win some great prizes!

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Un, deux, trois – Jouons! / One, two, three – Let’s Play! | Ages 4 – 8 with caregivers

Saturday, May 2 & 9, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join us for stories, songs, and activities in English and French on May 2 and May 9. Register for each session seperately.

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Kids Chess Club | Grades K – 6

Monday, May 11 & 25, 6 - 7 p.m.

Learn new strategies and take part in friendly, non-competitive games with other kids at your level on May 11 and May 25. Register for each session seperately.

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School's Out!

May 15

A trio of teens sit and play instruments together.

Ready, Set, Record: Teen Studio Session | Grades 7 – 12

Wednesday, May 20, 3:45 - 5 p.m.

Bring your podcast, music, or voiceover ideas and questions; our staff will help you tackle essential skills while you experiment, troubleshoot, and learn alongside other teens.

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LEGO Stop Motion Animation | Grades 4 – 7

Thursday, May 21, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us for a class that combines two of our favourite things: animation and LEGO! You will work in small groups to create a short film.

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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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Library Foundation

We are pleased to welcome James Corbett and Jamie Hampson to the board of the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation. Congratulations on your appointments!

We would like to thank Anjili Bahadoorsingh and Doug Brown who have completed their full terms for their dedicated service to the board.

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Phone: (604) 925-7400