Explore your creativity!
Stop in for some colouring and drawing time at the library!
We’ll provide the supplies for your creations.
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.
Stop in for some colouring and drawing time at the library!
We’ll provide the supplies for your creations.
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.
Calling all trainers!
Are you participating in our Pokemon Scavenger Hunt? Register for this self-guided craft and make a Pokeball lanyard to collect your badges! Create at your own pace, registered attendees can drop in anytime from 2-5PM
Registration required as materials are limited. For more information, call 604-987-4471, ext. 8172.
This event takes place in the program room at Capilano Library.
We're moving to a new events platform!
To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=73175
Hey kids - do you love Lego? We do too!
Drop into the Library for a fun, fantastic (and free!) program. We’ll provide the Lego, and your task will be to let your imagination run wild.
Play, create and experiment as you choose. For ages 4-12.
No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.
Enjoy games and puzzles of all kinds in the library!
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
We're moving to a new events platform!
To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/series?si=73126&sn=
Bring the family to build a fort at the library, you bring the sheet and we’ll provide chairs!
Use your creativity and engineering skills to build a fort from chairs, blankets, books, and clips. Then, cozy on up with your favorite book as our virtual campfire plays overhead.
This program is self-guided.
Things to bring:
*1 or 2 lightweight bed sheets
*A pillow to get cozy (optional)
*A sleeping bag for extra comfort (optional
For ages 5-12. Siblings welcome. Young children must be supervised by an adult.
No registration required. Call 604-987-4471 ext. 8175 for more information.
This event takes place at Capilano Library.
Stop in for some colouring and drawing time at the library!
We’ll provide the supplies for your creations.
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.
Film and theatre enthusiasts of all levels, welcome to the NVDPL Acting Circle.
Are you an actor rehearsing a new piece, an acting student working on a project, a writer wanting to test out your work with your peers, or a non-actor looking to have some fun while increasing your comfort with public speaking? All are welcome to drop in and come together to celebrate the art of performing. Bring in material you are interested in or select from our provided material to work and play together in a supportive and constructive environment.
Registration is optional. Drop-ins are welcome, but space is limited. Register online or call 604-984-0286, ext. 8139 for more information.
This event takes place in StoryLab on the 2nd floor of Lynn Valley Library.
We're moving to a new events platform!
To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/series?si=73585&sn=
This self-managed writers' group is currently meeting on Zoom from 5:30pm - 7pm on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays. This is an opportunity to receive feedback on your writing in progress.
- 2-3 people will have their work looked at each session
- Stories/texts will be emailed for feedback one week or more ahead of the session
- Authors can choose to see those documents or get just verbal feedback during the meeting
- Submit max 2000 words (about 5 double spaced typed pages)
- The group is considering using the critique checklist from this Yukon writers’ group
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As a preface to your writing, please inform readers if your work contains any of the following:
- Sexual assault, Extreme violence, goriness, Suicide, Eating disorders, Racism or racial epithets
If you would like to have your email shared with the group so that you can gain access to the group's critique schedule, share your work, receive feedback for your writing and receive the Zoom meeting link, please email Sara to be added to the group email list.
Do you love to doodle and colour?
We’ll have giant colouring sheets of all kinds and markers and crayons for you to doodle the afternoon away!
No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.
Swing by the Library for a drop-in LEGO session.
We’ll provide the Lego–build away and let your imagination run wild! Play, create and experiment as you like.
For ages 4-12.
No registration required. Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Character Development
Between finding the perfect voice, writing natural-sounding dialogue, avoiding cliches, and building a compelling arc, creating realistic characters isn't easy!
Join local YA author Lianne Oelke at a one-hour workshop for examples, strategies, and exercises to help bring your characters to life. The workshop will last one hour, but if you're feeling inspired, stick around after for a writing period to work on your own projects and talk to Lianne.
Registration Required. Register online, call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144, or email tag@nvdpl.ca
Bio: Lianne loves writing about and for teenagers who make questionable decisions while trying to figure out their place in the world. When she's not writing or working in the film industry, Lianne loves to garden, race in triathlons (slowly, but it still counts!), and explore the trails around her North Vancouver home.
Writing Workshops for Teens with YA author Lianne Oelke:
- Character Development - Saturday March 23, 1:00pm-2:30pm.
- Traditional Publishing - Sunday March 24, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Learn more and register.
We're moving to a new events platform!
To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=73654
Swing by the Library for a drop-in LEGO session.
We’ll provide the Lego–build away and let your imagination run wild! Play, create and experiment as you like.
For ages 4-12.
No registration required. Call 604-929-3727, ext. 8166 for more information.
Stop in for some colouring and drawing time at the library!
We’ll provide the supplies for your creations.
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.
Traditional Publishing
Writing a manuscript is a massive accomplishment, but what happens next? From agents to editors, query letters to royalties, and cover art to copyedits, the world of publishing is full of surprises.
This one-hour workshop covers local author Lianne Oelke's traditional publishing journey that transformed her YA novel, NICE TRY, JANE SINNER from a chaotic Word doc to a polished hardcover in stores across Canada and the US. A Q & A session will follow, with tips and advice for any teen who has dreamed of seeing their name on bookshelves!
Registration Required. Register online, call 604-984-0286 ext. 8144, or email tag@nvdpl.ca
Bio: Lianne loves writing about and for teenagers who make questionable decisions while trying to figure out their place in the world. When she's not writing or working in the film industry, Lianne loves to garden, race in triathlons (slowly, but it still counts!), and explore the trails around her North Vancouver home.
Writing Workshops for Teens with YA author Lianne Oelke:
- Character Development - Saturday March 23, 1:00pm-2:30pm. Learn more and register.
- Traditional Publishing - Sunday March 24, 1:00pm-2:30pm.
We're moving to a new events platform!
To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=73661
Stop in for some colouring and drawing time at the library!
We’ll provide the supplies for your creations.
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.
Hey kids - do you love Lego? We do too!
Drop into the Library for a fun, fantastic (and free!) program. We’ll provide the Lego, and your task will be to let your imagination run wild.
Play, create and experiment as you choose. For ages 4-12.
No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.
Enjoy games and puzzles of all kinds in the library!
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
We're moving to a new events platform!
To register for this program, please visit: https://nvdpl.events.mylibrary.digital/series?si=73126&sn=
Swing by the Capilano Library for a drop-in LEGO session.
We’ll provide the Lego–build away and let your imagination run wild! Play, create and experiment as you like.
For ages 5-12. Siblings welcome. Young children must be supervised by an adult.
No registration required. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Stop in for some colouring and drawing time at the library!
We’ll provide the supplies for your creations.
All ages.
No registration required. For more information, call 604-929-3727 ext. 8166.
This event takes place in the Enid Dearing Meeting Room at Parkgate Library.