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Programs for Kids

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    Kids creating books in a library

    Kids in Grades K – 7 can drop by participating branches anytime to write and illustrate their own book and we’ll make it available for other kids to read in the library!  

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    teen and child reading together

    Children in Grades 2 - 4 are matched with a Big Buddy teen mentor to practice reading aloud and participate in activities such as storytelling and games that make literacy fun.

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    kids gathered around a laptop

    Children in Grades 2 - 4 are matched with a "big buddy" teen mentor for fun and informal STEAM learning.

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    Hands Making a Heart Shape

    VPL is collecting and delivering Caring Cards for isolated residents.

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    Two adults reading to a group of children

    Our workshops focus on early language and literacy development and provide free professional development for Early Childhood Educators (ECE), childcare providers and adults working with children in Vancouver.

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    Kids standing and smiling

    We welcome groups from schools, child care centres, and other children’s programs in Vancouver to visit our libraries.

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    Dungeons and Dragons 102

    In this two-session program, kids will learn the basics of how to play D&D and embark on their first action-packed adventure with the help of an experienced dungeon master. For Grades 4-8.

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    Kids reading books

    Discover new books and connect with other kids in a Book Club!

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    Kids reading books

    Discover new books and connect with other kids in a Book Club!

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    Photo of sɬχil’əx or Slhx̱í7lsh, a tall rock outcropping overlooking Burrard Inlet in Stanley Park (Vancouver, B.C), overlaid with a blue text box that reads: “Celebrating National Indigenous History Month.”

    Every year, the month of June is recognized as National Indigenous History Month – a month dedicated to honouring, commemorating, and celebrating the history, experiences, and achievements of Indigenous people.