Adult Summer Reading Club - From hidden gems to new found favourites, explore the library and grow your summer reading garden.
Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.
Check out a program, borrow a book, and browse our curated resources.
SPEC in collaboration with the District of West Vancouver is offering a FREE community Repair Café. Book an appointment and bring in a broken item to be fixed by a volunteer.
Appointments are limited to one item per person. Please review the rules, repair categories, and accepted items before booking.
The Recording Studio just got even better! Leave your guitar at home, or try before you buy! Check out an acoustic, electric, or bass guitar, or even a concert ukulele.
Browse all of our available equipment, sign up for upcoming audio programs, book the studio, and more!
BIG IDEAS: Venelin Kokalov of Revery Architects in Conversation with Pantea Haghighi
Friday, June 12, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Join acclaimed architect Venelin Kokalov in conversation with curator Pantea Haghighi for an engaging discussion on the formative experiences that shaped Kokalov’s life and career.
Renowned for her commanding live performances, Ndidi O delivers concerts of raw honesty and emotional depth, where blues, folk, rock, and soul converge.
Living on the Edge Revisited: Examining Mid-Century West Vancouver Modernist Homes
June 19 - July 26
Through the lenses of photographers Selwyn Pullan and John Fulker, the exhibition explores the post-war mid-century modern architecture of West Vancouver, highlighting the work of prominent local architects of the era.
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.
Wednesday, June 3, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Felicia Zhu reflects on the journey of building 4921 Reading Room Society, and on how a small, community-rooted space can nurture a deeper sense of belonging—not by holding people within a single language or culture, but by helping them find their place within many.
Protect Yourself Online: Understand Online Tracking and Algorithms [HYBRID]
Thursday, June 4, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Ever wonder why certain ads follow you around? This class explains how websites track you, how algorithms shape your experience, and what you can do to take back control.
No Place Like Home: an Evening with Jessica Barrett hosted by Abby Luciano
Thursday, June 4, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Join NSN’s Abby Luciano for an evening with acclaimed writer and journalist Jessica Barrett as they talk about the Canadian housing crisis and Jessica’s book No Place Like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis.
Learn how to log in, search effectively, and navigate O'Reilly's 50,000+ books, videos, and courses on business and technology, plus LinkedIN Learning's vast library covering countless topics.
Learn about native and invasive plants and how they are used as medicine within Indigenous cultures. After understanding the properties of these plants, participants will create their own custom blend of tea using dried herbs, flowers, and leaves.
Checking out Electric Vehicles: a Climate Cafe with Ocean Ambassadors
Tuesday, June 16, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Let’s talk about Electric Vehicles – Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt, Tesla…there are numerous types of electric vehicles on the road now. Are they actually better for the environment?
Protect Yourself from Online Scams with Sgt. Carla Rhodes
Wednesday, June 17, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Discover ways to stay safe online with the West Vancouver Police Department. Join our talk to learn how to spot and avoid scams on the internet, so you can keep your personal information and finances secure.
Strap on your walking shoes and join our certified Forest Bathing Guide, Lynn Fearn, to discover the healing power of forest bathing on the North Shore!
An amazing part of spending time in nature is seeing wildlife in their natural habitat! Parks Canada’s team will teach you about how to identify and stay safe around wildlife.
Discover how easy and enjoyable camping can be! Parks Canada’s Learn-to Camp team will guide you on packing necessities for a front-country camping experience.
Thank you West Vancouver Memorial Library community! Due to your generosity, we raised over $4,900 at the annual Shred-It fundraiser. Many patrons generously gave above the suggested amount, often telling us how much they 'love our Library.'
All proceeds go towards library programs and services, like the Summer Reading Club, Family Explorer Backpacks, North Shore Writers Festival, and more.
We appreciate the many library staff, board, trustees, and friends who gave their time to ensure the event is a success. See you next year on Saturday, May 8, 2027!
The North Shore Jazz Series: Ndidi O concert is part of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and is sponsored by Amica Senior Lifestyles.
This event is 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.
