Events

Need help using your computer, tablet, smartphone or e-reader? Do you have questions about using social media or the Internet? Bring your device and get help with your technology questions from library staff.No registration required. 

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. No registration required.

What makes a story shine? Join the ink Teen Advisory Group and writer Emily Pohl-Weary to learn how to assess short fiction, non-fiction and memoir, and choose the best prose for Volume 8 of ink, VPL's annual journal of teen art and writing…

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.

Come out and meet local Vancouver-based zine and comic makers from the community as they celebrate International Zine Month in July. Participate in lightning talks and workshops around the inspiration and production of creative works in…

Would you like to build an audience for your creative project?

Join us to learn how to share your project with the world! We’ll discuss basic marketing concepts and explain some best practices for getting started with social media. We'll…

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.

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.

Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and simple stories for parents and caregivers with their toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years.

Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. 

July 2 - July 23

An outdoor program, held at MacLean Park, 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.

In the event of inclement weather,…

Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.

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.

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.

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.

April 2- May 21

Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.

Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up using Zoom.

For intermediate speakers.

To join this Zoom program, you will need a computer,…

Are you interested in learning about recording audio in the Inspiration Lab?

Come by for an orientation where staff will show you the library's audio recording equipment and studios. After attending this session, you'll know what you need…

Join us for a story program with fun games, rhymes and activities. The adventure changes each time! For Grades K – 3.

VPL's Children's Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver kids. Please email us at…

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.