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Featured Event. Vitality: the Hidden Stories behind Fred Herzog’s Iconic Chinatown images
on November 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: Central Library
Celebrated photographer Fred Herzog took some of the most iconic images of Vancouver’s Chinatown. This year, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre is hosting an exhibition with some of those photographs, telling the stories of the people and…
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Family Storytime
on November 9, 2025, 10:15am to 10:45am
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Event location: Firehall Branch
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.
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Man in the Moon
on November 9, 2025, 10:30am to 11:30am
Event location: Terry Salman Branch
VPL’s Man in the Moon program provides opportunities for fathers and caregivers who are men and non-binary to learn ways to support early literacy and language development in their children through playing, singing, talking and…
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Family Stay and Play
on November 9, 2025, 10:45am to 11:45am
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Event location: Firehall Branch
Drop in for independent playtime with your children aged 5 and under and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual self-led session. For ages 0 – 5 years.
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Family Storytime
on November 9, 2025, 11:00am to 11:30am
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Event location: Kitsilano Branch
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.
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LEGO® Block Party
on November 9, 2025, 11:00am to 12:00pm
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Event location: Champlain Heights Branch
Come to the library for some LEGO® building fun at this block party! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. For Grades K-7.

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ESL Conversation Practice
on November 9, 2025, 11:15am to 12:15pm
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Event location: Marpole Branch
Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up.

For intermediate speakers.
ESL Conversation Practice
on November 9, 2025, 11:30am to 12:30pm
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Event location: Fraserview Branch
Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up.

For intermediate speakers.

Drop in.
The Learnary Stitchery
on November 9, 2025, 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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Event location: Hastings Branch
Bring your hand stitching project (embroidery, knitting, crochet, etc.), share skills and socialize.

In partnership with The Learnary.

Free, Drop-in.
Board Games Social for Adults
on November 9, 2025, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
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Event location: Renfrew Branch
Interested in meeting other game enthusiasts in the neighbourhood? Connect with friends or make new ones over board games at the library!

Bring your own, or select something from our game collection: Carcassone, CATAN, Sushi Go, Ticket to…
ESL Conversation Practice
on November 9, 2025, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Event location: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch
Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up.

For intermediate speakers.

Drop in.
LEGO® Block Party
on November 9, 2025, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
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Event location: Britannia Branch
Drop in for some LEGO® building fun at this block party! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. For Grades K-7. Drop-in.
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Family Storytime
on November 10, 2025, 10:00am to 10:30am
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Event location: Mount Pleasant Branch
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes, and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

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Family Storytime
on November 10, 2025, 10:00am to 10:30am
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Event location: Renfrew Branch
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

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Babytime
on November 10, 2025, 10:30am to 11:00am
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Event location: Central Library
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. Drop-in.

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Takes place in a programming room.Participants are…
Family Storytime
on November 10, 2025, 11:00am to 11:30am
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Event location: Kitsilano Branch
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.
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Baby Stay and Play
on November 10, 2025, 11:00am to 11:30am
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Event location: Central Library
Drop in for independent playtime with your baby and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual, self-led session. For ages 0 – 18 months. Drop-in.

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Takes…
Family Storytime
on November 10, 2025, 11:00am to 11:30am
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Event location: Mount Pleasant Branch
A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes, and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

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VPL is committed to making our programs…
Babytime
on November 10, 2025, 11:00am to 11:30am
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Event location: Renfrew Branch
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.

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Babytime
on November 10, 2025, 1:15pm to 1:45pm
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Event location: Central Library
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. Drop-in.

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Takes place in a programming room.Participants are…
Babytime
on November 10, 2025, 1:30pm to 2:00pm
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Event location: Renfrew Branch
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.

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VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you…

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