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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…
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…
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Understanding Canadian workplace culture and communication can help you find employment and achieve career success. Register for this workshop to learn tips, etiquette and soft skills that newcomers should know about Canadian…
Registration required (47 spots remaining)Register for event 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…
Registration required (30 spots remaining)Register for eventDo 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…
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Learn how to prepare for disasters and emergencies in Vancouver, including a big earthquake. This session introduces you to practical things you can do to prepare for unexpected emergencies and make your home safer.
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Registration required (64 spots remaining)Register for event Learn to get the most out your Internet searching in this hands-on introductory class. You’ll be introduced to advanced search strategies, learn some practical search tips to get the best results, and discuss principles that ensure you’re…
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Learn to access eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your phone or tablet! We will cover the basics of using the Libby app to access reading materials from VPL's digital collection. Participants will learn how to set up the app, search…
Registration closes May 3 at 12:00am (12 spots remaining)Register for eventNeed 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…
Registration closes April 24 at 12:00am (3 spots remaining)Register for event- Online event
May 5th is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+). Come join us online for an opportunity to learn about the history of Red Dress Day and the on-going…
Registration closes May 5 at 12:45pm (92 spots remaining)Register for event
Find out how to protect your online privacy when using the Internet in this discussion-based class. Explore topics like online tracking and identity theft and get some practical advice and, hands-on tips to help you be more secure online.…
Registration closes May 5 at 12:00am (12 spots remaining)Register for eventMake your own felt story and learn to use felt storytelling to engage the children in your care. All felt materials will be provided.
This workshop provides free professional development for early childhood educators (ECE), childcare…
Registration requiredRegister for event- Online eventBegin building a website for your business! This workshop targets adults who have a product or service that they are ready to share online. We'll explore the importance of having an online presence, then walk through creating a WordPress…Registration closes May 8 at 12:00am (16 spots remaining)Register for event
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Need an expert opinion on how to take your writing project to the next level? Sign up for a free 30-minute 'blue pencil' editing session with a member of the B.C. Branch of Editors Canada to get feedback on your writing!
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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…
Registration required (50 spots remaining)Register for event Did you know that you can borrow drawing tablets at the Inspiration Lab?
Wacom Intuos drawing tablets are a useful tool for anyone looking to make content on a computer. Join us in the Inspiration Lab to learn how to use our drawing…
Looking for tips on writing a Canadian style resume that stands out? Meet one-on-one with experienced staff from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. BCSIS to improve your resume and help you land your next interview! We recommend bringing a copy of your current…
This class explains how email works and learners will explore its basic functions. The class concludes with hands-on practice of sending, replying, and forwarding emails and file attachments.
This is part of a series of Digital Essentials…
Registration requiredRegister for eventNeed 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…
Registration closes April 26 at 12:00am (3 spots remaining)Register for event- Online event
Are you interested in using the social media platform LinkedIn to assist with your job search or career development? Learn how to build an effective LinkedIn profile and customize your account settings. Discover strategies for marketing…
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