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Introducing: The Climate Action Toolkit

In 2019, the District of West Vancouver declared a state of climate emergency. The Library's response is Climate Future—an initiative that invites the community
to come together to deepen knowledge and take action around the climate crisis.

Climate Future includes discussion groups, lectures, a reading challenge, and the Climate Action Toolkit. 

Visit the Information Desk to pick up a Climate Action Toolkit (or find it online at wvml.ca/climate-future) for actions you can take to reduce your carbon footprint, to browse the reading challenge, and to share your personal climate commitments.

The Library has a new Strategic Framework!

The Strategic Framework is focused on our priorities: inclusion, learning, integrity, and community.

Victoria Day Hours

The Library will be open for Victoria Day (Monday, May 24) from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Readers' Rooftop Now Open 
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on days when the Library is open (weather permitting)

This physically distanced outdoor seating area offers WiFi and is available for solo seating or for your household or core bubble. 

This space is generously funded by the WVML Foundation.

Featured Virtual Arts & Music Events

LIVE in Your Living Room: From Bach to Piazolla

Friday, May 7, 7:30 – 8:45 p.m.  
Accordionist Jelena Milojević and the Bergmann Duo (pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann) celebrate the centenary of iconic tango composer Astor Piazzolla.

First Thursdays Art Walk Talk

Thursday, May 6, 6 – 7 p.m. 
Artists Yeonmi Kim and Jackie Wong share insights into their work and answer questions about their artistic practices.

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. Learn how you can support music at the Library on our website. 

Featured Virtual Events for Adults

Master Gardener Clinic

Thursday, May 6 and 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  
Have a gardening question? Drop in and get your questions answered by a Master Gardener!

Weedy Workshops

Thursday, May 6, 6 – 7:30 p.m. 
Learn the basics of invasive plant species through a virtual workshop, then register for an invasive plant walking tour of Memorial Park.

iPad Essentials: Getting Started

Monday, May 10, 10 - 11 a.m.  
Learn about iPad settings, browsing the web, how to find and download apps, and more!

Tech Talk: Designing Impactful Communication Strategies

Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
Join communications and public engagement strategist, Stephen Irving, in a discussion on how to deepen your connection to your community and amplify your voice.

Upcycle Quilting with Sandra Sandvik

Saturday, May 15, 2 – 3:30 p.m. 
Join Mayne Island quilter Sandra Sandvik for a look into the world of upcycle quilting and textiles! Her innovative upcycled quilts and textiles reuse fabric scraps to ensure nothing goes to waste.

Word: Creating Graphics

Wednesday, May 19, 10 – 11 a.m.  
MS Word isn't only for text! Learn how to work with graphics in your Word documents.

Protect Yourself Online

Thursday, May 27, 2 – 3 p.m. 
Learn how to stay safe and secure online, from creating strong passwords to recognzing sophisticated scams.

Featured Virtual Events for Kids & Teens

Digital Learning Adventures for Kids

It's an a-MAY-zing line-up for 9 - 12 year old techies! 
May 4: Code a Star Wars Game in Scratch
May 5: Code a Rock Paper Scissors Game
May 19: Extended Reality: Moon Mission 
May 26: Design your own Animated GIF 

School's Out Programs

Friday, May 21 
School's Out on Friday, May 21, so bust your boredom with us! Kids can register for Code a Superhero and Escape Room: Mission to Mars.

TAG Meetings

Thursday, May 13 and 27, 4 – 4:30 p.m.
Know a student in Grades 8–12 who loves the library and is looking for virtual volunteer hours? They can join the TAG! All attendees get volunteer credit and new members are always welcome.

Friends of the Library

Along with the Friends groups at the other North Shore libraries, the Friends generously fund the annual North Shore Writers Festival. This year's festival was the first-ever virtual instalment and was a great success.

Thank you to the Friends for their continued support!

WVML Foundation

The Foundation’s Annual General Meeting was held on April 21.  The Members of the Foundation appointed Heather Kaart as the new Chair. Outgoing Chair, Andreas Thompson, was warmly thanked for his leadership over the past four years. The Board is delighted to welcome Patricia Bowles as a new Director. She brings much excellent community involvement experience with her, and also a background in communications at the senior level.