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Stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for preschool children and their parents or caregivers. This extended storytime for ages 3-5 includes a different activity each week. Registration is required. When you register you will be…
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This fall, Writer in Residence Selina Boan offers accessible one-on-one consultations to local writers in person and online with the Central Library. Selina's focus is poetry, with additional expertise in fiction, YA/fantasy, and…
TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group – a place where you can share your ideas about the library’s teen programs, services and collections! Our citywide TAGs bring teens together from all over Vancouver using Teams or in-person! Get community…
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In this workshop, we will explore journaling as a tool for furthering your creative practice and generating new ideas. We will engage in self-reflection, creative prompts and visual exploration to investigate voice, detail and the art of…
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. Drop-in.
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Takes place in a programming…A small group program designed to create a welcoming environment for children who may not yet thrive in traditional library storytime settings. A storytime program with stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities. For children aged…
Do you have some analogue media that you want to digitize?
Join us in the Inspiration Lab to learn how to use our video (VHS and 8 mm), audio (cassette tapes), and image (slides, negatives, photos) digitization equipment. Find resources…
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…Discover the thrill of reading! Listen to a story or book chapter, have some snacks, meet friends, and learn about cool books in the library collection. Anyone in Grade 1-3 can attend this book club and drop in to as many or as…
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Curious about how the universe actually works?
Join the experts from UBC’s Department of Physics and Astronomy to find out fun facts about everything from the Milky Way to radio waves in this new, accessible science series. All are…
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Rhymes, songs, fingerplays and simple stories for parents and caregivers with their toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Drop-in.
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Takes place in a programming room.Participants are welcome to move, stim, or…- ,
Join us to celebrate women's voices, resilience, and growth during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Connect with leaders, readers, media, and friends while exploring inspiring journeys and recognizing outstanding role…
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Join us for a chill and cozy Silent Book Club just for teens! Whether you're deep into a fantasy epic, graphic novel, or the latest YA bestseller, bring your current read and hang out with fellow book lovers for an afternoon of reading and…
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Do you have trouble using your device because of vision loss? The Canadian National Institute for The Blind is offering free tutorials on using the accessibility features of your device. In these sessions, CNIB staff can also help you…
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. Drop-in.
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Takes place in a programming…- ,
Learning Chinese is often daunting--not because speaking is hard, but because reading and writing have long been a barrier. Traditionally, if you couldn't pronounce a character or didn't know its radical or strokes, you couldn't even look…
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…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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Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months. Drop-in.
Accessibility Information:
Takes place in a programming room.Participants are…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…