Twisted Poets Literary Salon
Experience poetry in a variety of expressions and modes at Twisted Poets Literary Salon. Featuring poetry readings and an open mic, there is something for everyone. In partnership with Pandora's Collective .
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Opera Adventures: La Bohème
Why do we love to cry at the theatre? What is it about tragedy that keeps us coming back again and again? And what is it about La Bohème that serves it up on a sublimely sorrowful platter? Perhaps it’s nostalgia for something we’ve never known, the pull of a passionate love story, or maybe the...
ESL Conversation Practice
Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up. This is a drop-in program. For intermediate speakers. VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we have not.
Board Games Social for Adults
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 Ride and many more. Players of all levels are welcome! For...
Documentary Screening: Ice Queens
As part of National Canadian Film Day , join us at Kensington Branch for a special screening of the documentary Ice Queens. When hockey legend Angela James led Canada to a gold medal in the first four Women’s World Championships in the 1990s, she inspired a generation of girls to join the sport,...
Get to Know Your iPad or iPhone
Learn how to use your iPad or iPhone in this hands-on, introductory class. We will explore some of your device's basic functions, including the operating system, general layout features, and other settings. Participants will also learn how to connect devices to the Internet and operate a...
Wednesday Night at the Movies: Bad Boys. Ride or Die (2024)
Join us for free movies on our big screen every other Wednesday evening! This week's movie : Bad Boys. Ride or Die. The world's favourite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run. When...
AC Legal Services
Need legal help? Volunteers from Amici Curiae Friends of Court are available for free, confidential appointments to help anyone complete legal paperwork. No personal advice provided. Kailangan mo ba ng legal na tulong? Tutulungan namin kayo ng aming boluntaryo makatanggap ng kumpidensyal na...
Cut & Paste: Collage Workshop
Interested in collage crafting? This is a relaxed environment for you to dream up and create your own collage art. There will be tips, prompts and many magazines to choose from. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs accessible for all. If you have an access need that we..
Tech Help
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.
Staircase Sounds: Fetele din Balkani
Our monthly concert series Staircase Sounds continues with one of Vancouver’s most exciting trios, performing the remarkable sound of the Balkans! Fetele din Balkani is a fresh and dynamic ensemble based in Vancouver, bringing together three accomplished musicians from diverse backgrounds to...
Wednesday Night at the Movies: Awakenings (1990)
Join us for free movies on our big screen every other Wednesday evening! This week's movie : Awakenings Based on the true story of Dr. Oliver Sacks, it details his experimentation with the drug L-dopa which inspired the 'awakening' of a number of catatonic patients, some of whom had been sleeping...
Let's Talk Humanities: Mining, AI, and Warfare
The global race for critical minerals is on, and leaders across the world argue that they’re essential for the clean energy transition and our digital future. A similar race is happening with artificial intelligence (AI). But is there a darker side to critical minerals and AI that most of us are...
Fraserview Book Club
Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks? Consider joining us at the Fraserview Book Club. Each month we read a book and meet to engage in lively discussions of popular fiction and nonfiction. Dates and titles: Saturday, January 10: The Life Impossible.
Word Whips
Take the challenge! Participants are given 15 minutes to write to a prompt and the opportunity to share their work with the group. Come see what you can whip up! Writers of all levels are welcome. In partnership with Pandora's Collective .
Vancouver Life Salon in Chinese 溫哥華生活沙龍
Welcome to Vancouver! In this salon we explore various aspects of life in Vancouver: socio-cultural, political, economic, environmental, leisure and wellness. Each month we select a theme for open discussion, creating an exclusive, diverse and respectful space for conversation and sharing. The...
Get to Know Your Android Tablet or Smartphone
Learn how to use your Android tablet or smartphone in this hands-on introductory class. We will explore some of your device's basic functions, including the operating system, general layout features, and other settings. Participants will also learn how to connect devices to the Internet and operate.
Community Resource Support
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) and receive free help with applications and paperwork,...
Langara Community Lectures: Finding Hope
Topic: Finding Hope: Visions of Utopia in the Global Sixties Speaker: Dr Craig Keating, Instructor in History Utopian experiments were a hallmark of sixties protest against the norms of modern, consumer capitalist society – from egalitarian communes to back-to-the-land movements, to other...
Firehall Book Club
Do you love reading and w ant to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks? Join the Firehall Branch Book Club! Every month we read a book and meet to engage in lively discussions of popular fiction and non-fiction! Meetings will take place one Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm to...
Seniors' Morning at the Movies: The Killers (1946)
Calling all seniors! Do you love to watch films based on books? Come to the Library’s Montalbano Theatre to enjoy a movie with your morning coffee, meet and mingle with other seniors, and chat about classic films and the books that inspired them. Films, coffee, and book recommendations provided!...
Trina Moyles: Coexisting with Black Bears
Climate change and habitat loss are increasing encounters between people and bears. What are the challenges of living closely with bears—and how are communities adapting to find solutions that support healthier coexistence? In Black Bear , Trina Moyles ’s best-selling memoir set in a remote fire...
Coffee and Crafts
Calling all crafters! Join us for a fun evening of sharing skills and socializing over crafts and a cup of coffee or tea. Bring your own knitting, crochet, or other craft project to work on, or use the provided supplies to try out a new craft activity. Accessibility Information VPL is committed to..
Eco Fashion Week Australia: Handmade for the Earth Fashion Show
This special event offers a captivating look at Eco Fashion Week Australia 's runways which are currently showcasing endangered Indonesian traditional heritage textiles while empowering artisan women. EFWA26's "Handmade for the Earth" is a groundbreaking initiative synergizing traditional Central...
Dunbar Spring Book Club
Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with your friends and neighbours? Join the Dunbar Branch Book Club! Every month we read a book and meet to engage in a relaxed and informal discussion of popular fiction and nonfiction. Meetings will take place once a month on...
Staircase Sounds: Victoria Guitar Trio
Join us for the final Staircase Sounds concert of the season, featuring three of Canada’s most talented guitarists! Established on Canada’s beautiful West Coast in 2007, the Victoria Guitar Trio is one of today’s leading classical guitar ensembles. Described as “energetic and engaging”, audiences...
Birding Workshop with the Stanley Park Ecology Society
Join us for an introduction to birding with Stanley Park Ecology Society and learn how to get started seeing birds in Vancouver! Find out where to watch birds around town and how to get connected to the local birding community. We will also watch for birds from the rooftop garden! Accessibility...
Kerrisdale Book Club
Do you love reading and w ant to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks? Join the Kerrisdale Branch Book Club! Every month we read a book and meet to engage in lively discussions of popular fiction and non-fiction. Meetings will take place one Wednesday of the month from 10:30 am...
Transportation and Housing in Vancouver for Newcomers
This workshop supports newcomers to Canada by providing a clear overview of public transportation and housing options in Vancouver. Attendees will learn how to navigate these essential systems, understand their available options, and access reliable local resources. The session is designed to be...
Seniors' Morning at the Movies: The Glass Key (1942)
Calling all seniors! Do you love to watch films based on books? Come to the Library’s Montalbano Theatre to enjoy a movie with your morning coffee, meet and mingle with other seniors, and chat about classic films and the books that inspired them. Films, coffee, and book recommendations provided!...
Lindsay Wong: Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies
Lindsay Wong 's novel Villain Hitting for Vicious Little Nobodies is a genre-bending meditation about class, ambition, and the burden of being an impoverished model minority. In this wickedly funny horror story, Wong lays bare the societal and cultural expectations placed on Chinese women. Come...
Mount Pleasant Book Club
Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks? Join the Mount Pleasant Branch Book Club! Every month we read a book and meet to engage in lively discussions of popular fiction and nonfiction. Dates and titles: Wednesday, April 1 The Life Impossible by Matt..
Collage Workshop
Interested in collage art? Join us for this creative workshop where we will learn the fundamentals of collage and share tips and prompts to get you started creating your own beautiful collage art. All materials will be provided! Accessibility Information VPL is committed to making our programs...
Digital Wellness Workshop
Are you interested in exploring your relationship with technology? Join us for this facilitated workshop where we will discuss what digital wellness is, and what it can mean to you! We will reflect on how we use technology in our daily lives and how we can modify our usage to align with our...
How to Use Google Maps on Your Smartphone
In this introductory session we will show learners the basics of using Google Maps to get directions on the go using their cell phone or mobile device. There will be a quick lesson on using Google Maps to get directions, and then learners will practice their skills using their own devices. Come...
SFU Writer’s Studio Writing Consults at Kitsilano Branch
Are you working on a writing project and need a nudge in the right direction? Sign up for a 45-minute, one-to-one manuscript consultation with a graduate of Simon Fraser University's The Writer's Studio: Creative Writing Certificate program . Submit up to seven (7) pages of your poetry, fiction...
Tech Club
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 and your peers. Registration required. Call 604.665.3955, or visit the branch to register...
The Art of the Book: Scott McIntyre
At this upcoming Alcuin event, legendary publisher Scott McIntyre will offer a deeply personal retrospective on his nearly 50-year career at the forefront of the Canadian literary landscape. As the force behind Douglas & McIntyre, McIntyre will trace the evolution of one of the country's premier...
SFU Writer’s Studio Writing Consults at nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch
Are you working on a writing project and need a nudge in the right direction? Sign up for a 45-minute, one-to-one manuscript consultation with a graduate of Simon Fraser University's The Writer's Studio: Creative Writing Certificate program . Submit up to seven (7) pages of your poetry, fiction...
Meditative Drawing Workshop
Explore the practice of meditative drawing in this hands-on creative workshop. We will introduce the topic of using art as a mindfulness practice and create artworks that find the beauty in the process of mark-making. All drawing levels are welcome and all materials will be provided! Accessibility..
SFU Writer’s Studio Writing Consults at Mount Pleasant Branch
Are you working on a writing project and need a nudge in the right direction? Sign up for a 45-minute, one-to-one manuscript consultation with a graduate of Simon Fraser University's The Writer's Studio: Creative Writing Certificate program . Submit up to seven (7) pages of your poetry, fiction...
ESL Conversation Practice
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.
Chinese Rooftop Garden Reading Circle - 溫哥華屋頂花園書友會
This program will be conducted in Mandarin with Cantonese support. 國 語活動 /粵語 輔助 A fun and interactive way to share your favourite Chinese materials, including books, articles, and movies with other enthusiastic readers. Bring a few must-read titles, authors, or themes you'd like to share. Tell us...
ESL Conversation Practice
Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up. Attendees must register for each session individually. For intermediate speakers.
Video Editing with Premiere Pro
Learn the basics of editing video with Adobe Premiere Pro! In this hands-on class we cover software layout and navigation, importing media, basic editing, workflow options, and rendering a project into a final video file. This course is part of the Inspiration Lab’s Video Series . You can learn...
Crafting a Poem with Terence Young
Come join award-winning writer and educator Terence Young for an evening of poetic practice and learning. Terence will read from his own new work and teach attendees core principles of writing poetically and writing precise, crafted poetry. Celebrate National Poetry Month with a Creative Writing...
Blender Workshops
Join the Vancouver Blender User Group in the Inspiration Lab for a series of workshops about the open-source 3D animation software Blender. This event will feature both presentations and hands-on practice with Blender on our computers, and is best suited for beginner to intermediate users of the...
ESL Conversation Practice
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.
Poetry as Play: Cultivating Joy and Spaciousness with Ellie Sawatzky
In this workshop, we’ll treat poetry as a space for experimentation, surprise, and creative freedom. Through prompts and exercises designed to spark unexpected connections, we’ll explore new ways of generating language without overthinking or self-editing. The emphasis is on momentum and discovery..
Pelmet and Sables
Pelmet and Sables is a play by Cee Peal that is in its early developmental stages of production. Two non-human characters, Pelmet and Sables, cannot die because they are not living, but they keep trying to kill each other on their journey to find out what death is, what life means, and what their...
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