Events

Join our queer reading circle and bring your personal lap craft project of choice (hand sewing, embroidery, colouring, knitting, etc.) to work on while we discuss monthly themes and talk about what we have read and what we are looking…

Discover the thrill of reading books and take part in activities with other kids. For Grades 1-3.

June 18 series: Jo Jo Makoons

Registration required. Please register in person or by calling the branch.

Join us for a series of classic movies Sunday nights in the 55+ Centre at Britannia Community Services Centre. Everyone is welcome.

This week's movie: 12 Angry Men

The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a…

Starting June 19, drop by in-person to any VPL Branch during regular open hours to sign up for Summer Reading Club! Take home your own Reading Record to track your progress, stickers and bookmark! Ask about fun programs, contests and…

Need an expert opinion on your writing, or a nudge in the right direction? The SFU Writer's Studio is offering free 45-minute one-on-one manuscript consultations. Submit up to seven (7) pages of your prose or poetry. You will receive…

Journey Through Time with Vancouver author Angela Ahn at VPL's Summer Reading Club Launch! Her latest book, Double O Stephen and the Ghostly Realm, is full of mysterious steam clocks (sound familiar?), museum high jinks, and a long hidden…

Are you curious about how to host a gathering on Zoom? Attend this hands-on session to practice your skills, learn how to set up an account, and schedule a meeting. We'll discuss controls, scheduling, security, invitations and basic…

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.

Networking is an essential job search strategy that can help you obtain unadvertised jobs. Register for this workshop to learn how you can use networking to your advantage when searching for a job or advancing in your career. Discover…

Are you curious about podcasting and considering starting a podcast of your own? Join this session to learn the basics of podcasting, from planning and recording to editing and sharing your podcast with the world.

This course is part of the…

June 20th marks World Refugee Day, a day that honours the people who have been forced to flee their home countries to seek safety for themselves and their families elsewhere. Historically, Canada has welcomed refugees and given…

Are you looking for support with accessing resources, services or programs related to mental and/or physical health, income and finances, housing or legal resources?

Meet one-on-one with a peer (a trained individual with lived experience)…

Sorry! This popular program is now fully booked up.

Relax and enjoy the many benefits of colouring with like minded creatives. We'll provide the colouring pages and pencil crayons!

It can be easy to forget about the wealth of food that grows all around us. In this Village Vancouver program, you’ll learn about edible plants that call our region home. Lori Snyder from the Métis Nation will discuss how to identify and…

Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with folks who want to practice their English reading and conversation skills?

Join the Collingwood ESL Book Club!  We will read a book and meet to engage in a lively…

Have you missed in-person programs at the library? Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks?

Join the Hastings Branch Spring Book Club. Every month we read a book and meet to engage in…

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.

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Are you exploring careers or looking for a job? Want to know how to find unadvertised jobs and access the hidden job market? Register for this free workshop, which introduces you to VPL's extensive job and career resources. Everyone is…