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Big Ideas: The Future of Aging

Friday, October 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Interested in exploring the future of aging and technology?

Whether you are an older adult, caregiver, lifelong learner, community builder, or professional in aging, health, or planning, join us at the West Vancouver Memorial Library for an inspiring evening, in partnership with UBC’s IDEA Lab.

Discover inclusive innovations and take part in a World Café conversation to exchange ideas, reflect on possibilities, and imagine a more connected, age‑inclusive future together.

October Holiday Hours

The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.

Read more about our holiday hours

Sound and Story with Niloofar Ejraei

Sound and Story is a three-part workshop series, culminating in a Community Sound Art Showcase, that uses the Recording Studio as a creative gateway for community members of all ages.

Presented in English and Farsi, each workshop invites participants to explore how sound shapes the stories we tell and the memories we carry. The three sessions form a connected journey, from listening to recording a personal story, to creating a finished visual-sonic composition. Each session can also be attended separately.

Learn more and register

October is Cyber Security Month

There's no easy way to instantly spot deepfakes! Use Fact Checking Tools like snopes.com to help you decide if something you see or read can be trusted.

Join our series of Protect Yourself Online courses to learn how to stay safe and secure online.

For more helpful Tech Tips, talk to our staff at the Community Computing Centre helpdesk.

Featured Art & Music Events

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Friday Night Concert: Quartetto Gelato

Friday, October 2, 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Quartetto Gelato delights audiences around the world with its unique blend of virtuosity, humour, and theatrical charm. Experience the ensemble’s dazzling arrangements of classical favourites, world and roots music, beloved melodies, jazz, and ragtime in a lively performance that is sure to entertain.

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In the Gallery: Ferry Building Gallery Portrait Awards

October 15 - November 15

Celebrating the diversity and creativity of contemporary portraiture, the inaugural Ferry Building Gallery Portrait Awards bring together artists from across the North Shore and surrounding coastal communities. This juried exhibition explores the many ways artists capture identity, connection, humanity, and the stories of the people around us.

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Music Talks: Exploring the Rococo with Kevin Zakresky [HYBRID]

Tuesdays, October 27 - December 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Join conductor and musicologist Kevin Zakresky for a six-part lecture series exploring the elegance, charm, and refinement of Rococo music in 18th-century Europe. Through the composers, musical styles, and cultural influences of the era, discover how Rococo music bridged the grandeur of the Baroque period and the emergence of Classical style.

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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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Protect Yourself Online: Your Digital Footprint

Thursday, October 1, 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.

How to Research Municipal Candidates

Friday, October 2, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us to learn how to research municipal candidates, find trustworthy sources, and how to use library resources to become a more confident and informed voter!

Tech Talk: Quantum Computing for Curious Beginners

Monday, October 5, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Explore the weird and fascinating world of quantum computing at this beginner-friendly Tech Talk. Get introduced to the big ideas behind quantum computing, learn how it differs from everyday computers, and look at what it could mean for the future.

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Ground to Stand On: A Canadian Literary Life – Sandra Djwa in Conversation with Margaret Gallagher

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

Sandra Djwa, West Vancouver resident and Governor General’s Award winner, discusses with CBC Radio host Margaret Gallagher her new memoir, Ground to Stand On: A Canadian Literary Life, reflecting on the personal stories, experiences, and insights that shaped her life.

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Protect Yourself Online: Understand Online Tracking and Algorithms

Thursday, October 8, 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.

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Emergency Preparedness 101

Tuesday, October 20, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Learn tips to help individuals, organizations, and neighbourhoods be more resilient in an earthquake or other emergencies, 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.

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Tech Talk: Protect Yourself from Online Scams with Sgt. Carla Rhodes

Wednesday, October 21, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Discover ways to stay safe online with the West Vancouver Police Department. Learn how to spot and avoid scams on the internet so you can keep your personal information and finances secure.

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Garden Talk: Bringing Life Back into Our Soils with Jo Tobias [VIRTUAL]

Wednesday, October 21, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

In this workshop, Jo will show how soil microorganisms support your plants and how to cultivate them using well-made, biologically rich compost. Participants will come away with practical, gardener-friendly strategies to restore and sustain soil health.

Movie Matinée and Talkback: The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes

Saturday, October 24, 2 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us for a special screening of The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes followed by a talkback with Director of the Film Jenn Storm and West Vancouver Art Museum Curator Pantea Haghighi.

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Featured Events for Kids & Teens

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Kids Concert: Quartetto Gelato in Flight | All Ages

Saturday, October 3, 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Get ready for a musical adventure with Quartetto Gelato!

Kids will meet the musicians and discover the sounds of their instruments through a lively performance, entertaining stories, and plenty of musical surprises.

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Stories, Songs, and Crafts with Lisa Lewis | Ages 5 – 9 with caregiver

Saturday, October 3, 2 - 3 p.m.

Join Lisa Lewis, a Squamish Nation author, as she reads her book Tsunaxen’s Journey and teaches traditional Squamish songs and crafts.

Rhythms + Stories | Ages 5+

Saturday, October 17, 3 - 4 p.m.

Rhythms & Stories is an interactive program that introduces African culture through drumming, movement, storytelling, and creative art-making. Guided by facilitators from the Uganda Social Society in BC, participants will explore how rhythm and stories express identity, teach values, and build community.

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Movie Matinée: Toy Story 5 | All Ages

Friday, October 23, 2 - 3:45 p.m.

Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.

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Halloween Puppet Show Ages 3+

Wednesday, October 28, 10:30 - 11 a.m. OR 4 - 4:30 p.m.

Join us for half an hour of frightening fun!

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Friends of the Library

The Friends were thrilled to serve refreshments to the recipients of the 2026 Summer Reading Club medals! The Friends enjoyed being a part of such a fun and joyful Awards Night.

The Friends have been proud financial supporters of the Summer Reading Club for over 28 years and were excited to team up again with the Library Foundation this year. Supporting the Summer Reading Club is possible through the financial support provided by patrons through Fundraising events like Shred-it and Book Cart Sales.

Learn more about the Friends

Library Foundation

PARC Retirement Living is proud to provide a donation to the West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation through a special Lighthouse Campaign in honour of their 25th Anniversary. This collaboration reflects the shared commitment to lifelong learning, community connection, and enriching the lives of older adults at no cost.

PARC is grateful for the vital role the library plays in bringing people together and are honoured to support an organization that fosters curiosity, engagement, and belonging throughout the West Vancouver community.

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