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Library events in Vancouver
Vancouver's public library might be the best free venue in town: storytimes for the little ones, book clubs, workshops, author talks, and hands-on tech help. Most of it costs nothing. Here's what's actually coming up.
At a glance
100 upcoming programs are listed below, with start dates from Tue Oct 6 to Fri Oct 9, across 22 branches.
- Branches: Central Library (20), West Point Grey Branch (9), Britannia Branch (7), Renfrew Branch (6), Online event (5), South Hill Branch (5) — plus 16 more branches.
- Most common: Family (78), Library (22).
- Family-friendly: 78 of the 100 programs are flagged for families.
Upcoming programs
Showing the next 100 of 1587 upcoming programs.
Baby Stay & Play
Tue Oct 6 · 10:45 AM · Joe Fortes Branch More info
Joe Fortes Branch, Vancouver hosts Baby Stay & Play on Tuesday, Oct 6. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 11:30 AM · Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture More info
Baby Stay and Play at Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct 6. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 11:45 AM · West Point Grey Branch More info
Baby Stay and Play is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Babytime
Tue Oct 6 · 10:15 AM · Mount Pleasant Branch More info
Babytime at Mount Pleasant Branch, Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct 6. Bring the kids along.
Babytime
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Britannia Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Babytime at Britannia Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Board Game Social
Tue Oct 6 · 5:30 PM · Renfrew Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Board Game Social at Renfrew Branch, Vancouver.
ESL Conversation Practice
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Hastings Branch More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: ESL Conversation Practice at Hastings Branch, Vancouver.
Family Stay and Play
Tue Oct 6 · 9:30 AM · Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Family Stay and Play at Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
KidsZone
Tue Oct 6 · 3:45 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: KidsZone at Central Library, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Online Security Basics
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Vancouver hosts Online Security Basics on Tuesday, Oct 6.
Personal Planning with Nidus
Tue Oct 6 · 11:30 AM · Central Library More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Personal Planning with Nidus at Central Library, Vancouver.
Queer Rhyme Time
Tue Oct 6 · 10:30 AM · Trout Lake Community Centre More info
Trout Lake Community Centre, Vancouver hosts Queer Rhyme Time on Tuesday, Oct 6. Bring the kids along.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Tue Oct 6 · 10:15 AM · Joe Fortes Branch More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Reading Tree Week: Babytime at Joe Fortes Branch, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Tue Oct 6 · 11:00 AM · Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Reading Tree Week: Babytime at Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Tue Oct 6 · 11:15 AM · West Point Grey Branch More info
Reading Tree Week: Babytime is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture More info
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 6: Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime at Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Speed Friending for Writers with SFU The Writer’s Studio
Tue Oct 6 · 6:00 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Speed Friending for Writers with SFU The Writer’s Studio at Central Library, Vancouver.
Teen Advisory Group
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Online event More info
Tuesday, Oct 6: Teen Advisory Group at Online event, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Teen Advisory Group
Tue Oct 6 · 4:00 PM · Kensington Branch More info
Mark Tuesday, Oct 6: Teen Advisory Group at Kensington Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Toddler Storytime
Tue Oct 6 · 10:00 AM · Britannia Branch More info
Toddler Storytime at Britannia Branch, Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct 6. Worth bringing the whole family.
Video Editing with Premiere Pro
Tue Oct 6 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Video Editing with Premiere Pro is on Tuesday, Oct 6 at Central Library, Vancouver.
BYOB-Bring your Own Book club
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Britannia Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: BYOB-Bring your Own Book club at Britannia Branch, Vancouver.
Baby Stay and Play
Wed Oct 7 · 11:00 AM · Champlain Heights Branch More info
Baby Stay and Play is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Champlain Heights Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Wed Oct 7 · 2:30 PM · Firehall Branch More info
Baby Stay and Play is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Firehall Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Wed Oct 7 · 2:30 PM · Central Library More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Baby Stay and Play at Central Library, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Babytime
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Champlain Heights Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Babytime at Champlain Heights Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Babytime
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Firehall Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Babytime at Firehall Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Board Game Social
Wed Oct 7 · 5:30 PM · Britannia Branch More info
Britannia Branch, Vancouver hosts Board Game Social on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
ESL Conversation Practice
Wed Oct 7 · 11:30 AM · Britannia Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: ESL Conversation Practice at Britannia Branch, Vancouver.
Family Fort Fun
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · West Point Grey Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Family Fort Fun at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Family Stay and Play
Wed Oct 7 · 10:45 AM · West Point Grey Branch More info
West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver hosts Family Stay and Play on Wednesday, Oct 7. Bring the kids along.
Family Stay and Play
Wed Oct 7 · 11:30 AM · South Hill Branch More info
Family Stay and Play at South Hill Branch, Vancouver on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 11:00 AM · South Hill Branch More info
Family Storytime is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at South Hill Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Introduction to Meal Planning
Wed Oct 7 · 2:30 PM · Online event More info
Introduction to Meal Planning is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Online event, Vancouver.
KidsZone
Wed Oct 7 · 3:45 PM · Marpole Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: KidsZone at Marpole Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Make It
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · Mount Pleasant Branch More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Make It at Mount Pleasant Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Mount Pleasant Book Club
Wed Oct 7 · 6:30 PM · Mount Pleasant Branch More info
Mount Pleasant Branch, Vancouver hosts Mount Pleasant Book Club on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Ozobot Evo Adventures
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · South Hill Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Ozobot Evo Adventures at South Hill Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Photoshop Basics: Fun Effects
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Central Library, Vancouver hosts Photoshop Basics: Fun Effects on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Preschool Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 11:00 AM · Central Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Preschool Storytime at Central Library, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Reading Buddies: Teen Training Session
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · Britannia Branch More info
Britannia Branch, Vancouver hosts Reading Buddies: Teen Training Session on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Wed Oct 7 · 11:00 AM · Kitsilano Branch More info
Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver hosts Reading Tree Week: Babytime on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Wed Oct 7 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 7: Reading Tree Week: Babytime at Central Library, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime at Central Library, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 10:15 AM · West Point Grey Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch More info
nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch, Vancouver hosts Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
Reading Tree Week: Toddler Storytime
Wed Oct 7 · 10:15 AM · Terry Salman Branch More info
Wednesday, Oct 7: Reading Tree Week: Toddler Storytime at Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
STEAM Buddies: Teen Training Session
Wed Oct 7 · 6:00 PM · Terry Salman Branch More info
Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver hosts STEAM Buddies: Teen Training Session on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Super Snaps
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · Renfrew Branch More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Super Snaps at Renfrew Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Tech Help
Wed Oct 7 · 10:30 AM · Central Library More info
Tech Help at Central Library, Vancouver on Wednesday, Oct 7.
Teen Advisory Group
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · Central Library More info
Teen Advisory Group is on Wednesday, Oct 7 at Central Library, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Teen Advisory Group
Wed Oct 7 · 4:00 PM · Kitsilano Branch More info
Teen Advisory Group at Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
Teen Art Hive
Wed Oct 7 · 3:30 PM · Hastings Branch More info
Hastings Branch, Vancouver hosts Teen Art Hive on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
Write Now for Tweens: Online
Wed Oct 7 · 3:45 PM · Online event More info
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Write Now for Tweens: Online at Online event, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay & Play
Thu Oct 8 · 11:30 AM · South Hill Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Baby Stay & Play at South Hill Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Stay and Play
Thu Oct 8 · 10:45 AM · Firehall Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Baby Stay and Play at Firehall Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Thu Oct 8 · 11:00 AM · Collingwood Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Baby Stay and Play at Collingwood Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Babytime
Thu Oct 8 · 10:15 AM · Firehall Branch More info
Firehall Branch, Vancouver hosts Babytime on Thursday, Oct 8. Worth bringing the whole family.
Babytime
Thu Oct 8 · 11:00 AM · South Hill Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Babytime at South Hill Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Cut & Paste: Collage Workshop
Thu Oct 8 · 3:00 PM · nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Cut & Paste: Collage Workshop at nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch, Vancouver.
ESL Conversation Practice
Thu Oct 8 · 10:00 AM · Renfrew Branch More info
ESL Conversation Practice at Renfrew Branch, Vancouver on Thursday, Oct 8.
Family Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 10:15 AM · Joe Fortes Branch More info
Joe Fortes Branch, Vancouver hosts Family Storytime on Thursday, Oct 8. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Britannia Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Family Storytime at Britannia Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 2:30 PM · Marpole Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Family Storytime at Marpole Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Financial Planning for Families
Thu Oct 8 · 6:30 PM · Central Library More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Financial Planning for Families at Central Library, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Fractured Fairy Tales
Thu Oct 8 · 3:45 PM · Terry Salman Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Fractured Fairy Tales at Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Japanese Film Screening: Tsugaru Lacquer Girl
Thu Oct 8 · 6:00 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Japanese Film Screening: Tsugaru Lacquer Girl at Central Library, Vancouver.
KidsZone
Thu Oct 8 · 3:30 PM · Hastings Branch More info
KidsZone is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Hastings Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
LEGO® Block Party
Thu Oct 8 · 3:30 PM · Kitsilano Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: LEGO® Block Party at Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Mending Circle
Thu Oct 8 · 12:30 PM · West Point Grey Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Mending Circle at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver.
Nylons, Newsreels and Nightclubs: Turning Historical Research Into Historical Fiction [ONLINE]
Thu Oct 8 · 6:30 PM · Online event More info
Nylons, Newsreels and Nightclubs: Turning Historical Research Into Historical Fiction [ONLINE] is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Online event, Vancouver.
Reading Buddies
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · West Point Grey Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Reading Buddies at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Reading Buddies: Teen Training Session
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · Kensington Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Reading Buddies: Teen Training Session at Kensington Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Collingwood Branch More info
Collingwood Branch, Vancouver hosts Reading Tree Week: Babytime on Thursday, Oct 8. Good one for the kids.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Thu Oct 8 · 11:00 AM · Kitsilano Branch More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Reading Tree Week: Babytime at Kitsilano Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Reading Tree Week: Babytime
Thu Oct 8 · 11:15 AM · nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch More info
nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch, Vancouver hosts Reading Tree Week: Babytime on Thursday, Oct 8. Good one for the kids.
Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 10:30 AM · Kerrisdale Branch More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: Reading Tree Week: Family Storytime at Kerrisdale Branch, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Reading Tree Week: Toddler Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 10:00 AM · Central Library More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Reading Tree Week: Toddler Storytime at Central Library, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Sensory Storytime
Thu Oct 8 · 11:00 AM · Central Library More info
Thursday, Oct 8: Sensory Storytime at Central Library, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Tech Help
Thu Oct 8 · 10:00 AM · nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch More info
nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch, Vancouver hosts Tech Help on Thursday, Oct 8.
Teen Advisory Group
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · Kerrisdale Branch More info
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Teen Advisory Group at Kerrisdale Branch, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Teen Advisory Group
Thu Oct 8 · 4:00 PM · Renfrew Branch More info
Renfrew Branch, Vancouver hosts Teen Advisory Group on Thursday, Oct 8. Good one for the kids.
Teen Drop-In
Thu Oct 8 · 3:30 PM · Central Library More info
Teen Drop-In is on Thursday, Oct 8 at Central Library, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
The Story of Music
Thu Oct 8 · 3:45 PM · Central Library More info
Mark Thursday, Oct 8: The Story of Music at Central Library, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Adult Colouring Club
Fri Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Renfrew Branch More info
Renfrew Branch, Vancouver hosts Adult Colouring Club on Friday, Oct 9.
Baby Stay and Play
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · Fraserview Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Baby Stay and Play at Fraserview Branch, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Baby Stay and Play
Fri Oct 9 · 11:30 AM · Central Library More info
Baby Stay and Play at Central Library, Vancouver on Friday, Oct 9. Worth bringing the whole family.
Babytime
Fri Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Dunbar Branch More info
Dunbar Branch, Vancouver hosts Babytime on Friday, Oct 9. Good one for the kids.
Babytime
Fri Oct 9 · 10:15 AM · Terry Salman Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Babytime at Terry Salman Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Babytime
Fri Oct 9 · 11:15 AM · Kensington Branch More info
Kensington Branch, Vancouver hosts Babytime on Friday, Oct 9. Family-friendly.
Babytime
Fri Oct 9 · 2:30 PM · Marpole Branch More info
Mark Friday, Oct 9: Babytime at Marpole Branch, Vancouver. Family-friendly.
Chess and Games Club
Fri Oct 9 · 3:30 PM · West Point Grey Branch More info
Chess and Games Club is on Friday, Oct 9 at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
ESL Conversation Practice
Fri Oct 9 · 10:00 AM · Joe Fortes Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: ESL Conversation Practice at Joe Fortes Branch, Vancouver.
ESL Conversation Practice
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · West Point Grey Branch More info
Friday, Oct 9: ESL Conversation Practice at West Point Grey Branch, Vancouver.
Family Movie: WALL-E
Fri Oct 9 · 3:30 PM · Renfrew Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Family Movie: WALL-E at Renfrew Branch, Vancouver. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Stay and Play
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · Collingwood Branch More info
On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Family Stay and Play at Collingwood Branch, Vancouver. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime
Fri Oct 9 · 10:15 AM · Kensington Branch More info
Kensington Branch, Vancouver hosts Family Storytime on Friday, Oct 9. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · Dunbar Branch More info
Family Storytime at Dunbar Branch, Vancouver on Friday, Oct 9. Family-friendly.
Family Storytime Online
Fri Oct 9 · 11:00 AM · Online event More info
Family Storytime Online is on Friday, Oct 9 at Online event, Vancouver. Good one for the kids.
Fantasy Flashback Fridays: Legend (1985)
Fri Oct 9 · 2:00 PM · Central Library More info
Fantasy Flashback Fridays: Legend (1985) is on Friday, Oct 9 at Central Library, Vancouver.
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Good to know
- Most library programs are free, but the popular ones need registration — sign up on the library's site, don't just show up.
- Storytimes fill up fast on weekend mornings; weekday sessions are calmer and easier with a stroller.
- Big library systems run the same program at different branches on different days — check the branch before you go.
- Bring your library card: some workshops, equipment bookings, and room reservations require one.
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