West Vancouver Memorial Library

06/11/2026

Jessica Barrett's (author of No Place Like Home) talk at the Library on June 4 was a big hit. In conversation with journalist Abby Luciano, she explored the housing crisis and how neighbourhoods can change without losing their sense of home.

In No Place Like Home: The Missing Key to Our Housing Crisis, Jessica Barrett investigates the disconnects in housing policy and what can be done about them. Her research took her to Vienna, Berlin, and Harare, where she looked at housing success stories that could offer lessons for Canada and beyond.

06/11/2026

Happy Pride Month!

This month and every month, let's celebrate the LGBTQIA+ members of our community with love, empathy and kindness!

We have a large selection of books, ebooks and audiobooks to help you celebrate pride.

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

What shapes the way an architect sees the world?

Join acclaimed architect Venelin Kokalov of Revery Architects in conversation with curator Pantea Haghighi for our BIG IDEAS event. Venelin will reflect on his personal and professional journey and the creative process, ideas and inspirations behind Revery’s work.

Friday, June 12
7–8:30 p.m.
Main Hall
Free | Registration required
Spots going fast
https://westvanlibrary.ca/event/big-ideas-venelin-kokalov-of-revery-architects-in-conversation-with-pantea-haghighi/

06/01/2026

From May 31 to June 6, celebrate National AccessAbility Week. This year's theme
is "Building a Strong, Accessible Canada," which invites all of us to take action to advance a barrier-free country.

Explore our staff-curated list for recommended titles about accessibility, disability, inclusion, and accessible futures - https://westvanlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/161291571/1937215669

You can also visit the West Van District National AccessAbility Week page to learn about local activities, resources, and ways to get involved.

05/28/2026

We continue to celebrate Asian voices and contributions during this Asian Heritage Month and all year round.

Check out this staff curated list: https://westvanlibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/161291571/2098720629

05/28/2026

Our Heart Garden is in bloom.

Thank you to everyone who contributed a handmade heart to the Library’s Heart Garden in Swáy̓wi Temíxw.

Heart gardens honour residential school survivors, their families, and the children lost to the residential school system.

Each heart represents a personal commitment to finding our place in reconciliation.

05/22/2026

We're still grooving to Susana Williams.

Her Friday Night Concert on May 8 brought out a full house, with the enthusiastic crowd dancing along.

Thanks again Susana, the incredible supporting musicians, and Library staff for making this wonderful evening happen.

05/13/2026

Different generations, same verdict: WVML is still your place to read, learn, create, connect, and belong.

05/11/2026

Join us for an interactive, hands-on session on building your own emergency plan, including identifying key contacts, emergency supplies, and next steps. You will leave informed and with a plan to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when it matters most.

Wednesday, May 20 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Welsh Hall

Register here: https://westvanlibrary.ca/event/ready-together-building-your-personal-emergency-plan/

This program is presented in partnership with North Shore Emergency Management.