Are you looking for a place to have a coffee or snack or escape the weather? Lynn Valley Library’s doors are open to you.

The Open Door Community Hub is a welcoming, drop-in space for people to gather and connect with other community members. Join us for refreshments, games and an opportunity to socialize with others every week. Free hot drinks, snacks and care packages with essentials will be available.

The Open Door Community Hub takes Tuesday mornings in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library (2nd Floor) from 10:00 am to 12 pm.

Questions? Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

Location: Lynn Valley
Time: Repeats every week, every Tuesday until Tue Sep 24 2024, except Tue Aug 01 2023, Tue Aug 08 2023, Tue Aug 15 2023, Tue Aug 22 2023, Tue Aug 29 2023.

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

LINK TO EVENT ON NVDPL.ca

Tuesdays at 10:30am

Best for 1 & 2 year olds. Come enjoy movement-based songs and rhymes for your wiggly toddlers.

No registration is required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.

Please note: This program takes place in the Children's Program Room at Lynn Valley Library.  All in-person programs have limited capacity due to safety regulations.

Location: Lynn Valley
Time:
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Mar 05 2024.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Audience: Children

Come practice your English language skills in a fun group of other new speakers.
Meet new people, learn English, and have fun! This program is presented in partnership with the Baha'is of North Vancouver.

Meet in person in the Learning Lab at Lynn Valley Library.

No registration required. For information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

Location: Lynn Valley
Time:
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Jul 30 2024 except Tue Dec 26 2023, Tue Jan 02 2024.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Audience: Adults

Wednesdays at 10:00am

Best for infants, 0 months - Prewalkers. Come and learn songs and rhymes and enjoy learning about great books to share with your baby.

No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.

Please note: This program takes place in the Children's Program Room at Lynn Valley Library. All in-person programs have limited capacity due to safety regulations.

Location: Lynn Valley
Time:
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Mar 06 2024.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 10:00am to 10:30am
Audience: Children

Wednesdays at 11:00am

Best for infants, 0 months - Prewalkers. Come and learn songs and rhymes and enjoy learning about great books to share with your baby.

No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.

Please note: This program takes place in the Children's Program Room at Lynn Valley Library. All in-person programs have limited capacity due to safety regulations.

Location: Lynn Valley

Time:
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Mar 06 2024.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 11:00am to 11:30am
Audience: Children

Improve your painting!

Join other artists as they make positive and constructive suggestions about “works in progress,” one painting at a time.

All artists are welcome to attend this respectful and moderated discussion. Bring one of your paintings. Pre-registration is optional.

These monthly meetings take place on the last Wednesday of each month, from January to June, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Children's Program Room on the ground floor at Lynn Valley Library.

The public program is sponsored by the North Shore Artists’ Guild. nsartists.ca

Pre-registration is optional. For more information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or email info@nvdpl.ca.

This event takes place in the Children's Program Room on the ground floor at Lynn Valley Library (or join us via Zoom):

Zoom Link: https://nvdpl.zoom.us/j/89242692870?pwd=c1BBNnNZVjlnbTdmczFvZUZ0MFBjZz09

Meeting ID: 892 4269 2870

Passcode: 967576

Location: Lynn Valley
Time:
Repeats every month on January, February, March, April, May, June on the last Wednesday until Wed Jun 26 2024.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Audience: Adults
Registration: Program

Improve your painting!

Join other artists as they make positive and constructive suggestions about “works in progress,” one painting at a time.

All artists are welcome to attend this respectful and moderated discussion. Bring one of your paintings. Pre-registration is optional.

These monthly meetings take place on the last Wednesday of each month, from January to June, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Children's Program Room on the ground floor at Lynn Valley Library.

The public program is sponsored by the North Shore Artists’ Guild. nsartists.ca

Pre-registration is optional. For more information, call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 or email info@nvdpl.ca.

This event takes place in the Children's Program Room on the ground floor at Lynn Valley Library (or join us via Zoom):

Zoom Link: https://nvdpl.zoom.us/j/89242692870?pwd=c1BBNnNZVjlnbTdmczFvZUZ0MFBjZz09

Meeting ID: 892 4269 2870

Passcode: 967576

Location: Lynn Valley
Time:
Repeats every month on January, February, March, April, May, June on the last Wednesday until Wed Jun 26 2024.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Audience: Adults
Registration: Program

Do you want to get volunteer hours to make the library a more welcoming place? Then the Teen Advisory Group is for you!

We are a council of enthusiastic, welcoming teens who meet monthly to make the library a better place. The TAG tackles everything from décor and displays to offering insight into teen collections and library policies. Plus, there are snacks!

TAG is for teens in grades 8-12.

No registration is required. Email tag@nvdpl.ca for more information.

Location: Lynn Valley
Time:
Repeats every month on January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November on the fourth Wednesday until Wed May 22 2024.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Audience: Teens

Come meet your Mayor! Drop in for an informal chat with District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little.

Mayor Mike Little connects with residents on issues of local importance and answers questions from the community.

All events are subject to change. Check online for updates.

No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144 for more information.

This program takes place in the Fireplace Lounge at Lynn Valley Library.

Looking for more opportunities to chat with your local representatives? View our calendar.

Location: Lynn Valley - Fireplace Lounge
Time: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Audience: Adults

Join us for 3 sessions to learn or review the climate action basics as facilitated by Michelle Sheardown and David Hunter of Regenerate BC (formerly DrawdownBC), in person at the NVDPL Lynn Valley Branch for 3 consecutive Wednesdays, 6:30-8 from February 7 - 21. Come together for interactive community engagement around known climate solutions and prepare yourself for getting into action!

We will hold 2 additional sessions on Feb. 28 and March 6 for any participants who would like to dive deeper into the material, have one-on-one coaching, develop action plans, be mentored as they embark on new pathways, or use the time however the group decides would be most impactful.

RegenerateBC's goal is to educate, engage, and inspire citizens to put into action known and proven solutions to the climate crisis, and build a thriving, just, and sustainable BC and world for all.

Registration required. Register online or call 604-984-0286, ext. 8144.

This event takes place in the Program Room on the ground floor of Lynn Valley Library.

Location: Lynn Valley

Time:
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Mar 06 2024.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Audience: Adults
Registration: Program

Thursdays at 10:30am

All ages. Stories, rhymes and songs for the whole family!

No registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext. 8141 for more information.

Please note: This program takes place in the Children's Program Room at Lynn Valley Library. All in-person programs have limited capacity due to safety regulations.

Location: Lynn Valley

Time:
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Mar 07 2024.
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, January 18, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 10:30am to 11:00am

Audience: Children

Book buddies is a one-on-one reading program to help young readers get more comfortable and confident with reading.

We match up developing readers with teen volunteers to read together and play literacy games for 30 minutes each week.

Book buddies is available for kids ages 6-11; participants must be able to attend all four sessions. Each Thursday, there are 3 30-minute time slots between 4pm and 5:30pm.

Registration required. Register in person at the Lynn Valley children's information desk or by calling 604-984-0286, ext. 8141.

Location: Children’s Program Room, first floor Lynn Valley.

Time:
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Mar 07 2024.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Thursday, February 22, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Audience: Children