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Have you ever wondered about the birds you see around you? Now you can find out. Our new Bird Watching Kits make it easy to get started with bird watching and nature exploring. Bird watching is a fun, accessible activity for all ages and a great way to connect with nature while learning more about the local wildlife. Each birding backpack contains: Binoculars with case Vortex® Crossfire® Binoculars - 8 x 42mm 3 nature pocket guides Vancouver Birds British Columbia Trees &

Play and learn with NVDPL this summer! Join us at one of our cool library spaces to escape the heat, read, and create. From babies to big kids, there's something for everyone at the library. Summer Reading Club 2026 Theme: Under the Sea Summer wouldn't be complete without the Summer Reading Club! Read for 15 minutes every day and collect a new sticker every week. After 50 days of reading, you’ll earn a book prize and an invitation to our Celebration of Reading events at the e

Escape the heat at the library this summer! Connect with other teens, complete challenges to win prizes, and enjoy great reads all summer long. Art by: Ruohan (Amelie) Shen Summer Reading Challenge: Into the Woods June 8 – September 4 Get outside, explore new things, and connect with friends, nature, and community with the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. This year's theme is "Into the Woods." Discover new adventures in reading with our reading challenges. Get creative with our

You're never too old to enjoy summer at the library! From adults-only events to opportunities to learn new hobbies, there are plenty of ways to escape the heat and chill out at NVDPL. Summer Reading Rave Disconnect from the hustle of adulting and revisit the nostalgia of summer reading at the library with our first-ever Summer Reading Rave! Join us this July & August at different reading rave events across the North Shore. Bring a book/e-book/audiobook or borrow one from the

National Indigenous History Month is a time to celebrate the unique heritage, traditions, and knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Explore ways to celebrate National Indigenous History Month at NVDPL: Indigenous Language Storytime Kits Borrow a storytime kit in a local Indigenous language: Michif, hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓, or Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim. Kits include a variety of resources, including books, DVDs, CDs, activities, and toys. New Murals at Lynn Valley Library

We’re excited to introduce STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Kits! Designed to make learning coding and robotics fun, these kits are the starting point for a wide variety of creative projects and are suitable for elementary and high school students. Three types of kits are available: Micro:bit, Makey Makey, and Edison Robot. Borrow a kit from your local NVDPL for 21 days to start exploring the creative possibilities. Micro:bit Best for ages 8+ The Mic

One eRead/Un Livrel Canada is back this year from April 1 – 30. This year’s One eRead Canada pick is What I Know About You by Éric Chacour, originally published in French as «Ce que je sais de toi» and translated by Pablo Strauss. Whether you read in English or French (or both!), this is an incredible opportunity to engage with other readers from across Canada. Digital copies of the book will be available from public libraries across Canada with no holds or waitlists. Abo

Looking for fun, free ways to keep the kids engaged this spring break? We’ve got you covered! From our popular Pokémon Scavenger Hunt to Makerspace for Kids, hands-on crafts like sticker-making, suncatchers, and kaleidoscopes, plus themed parties throughout the break, there’s something for everyone! Check out all of the Spring Break events below or on our Events Calendar . Spring Break Book Bags (Grades 3 to 6) Get lost in a story over Spring Break with a personalized book ba