Free Classes

Rhymes, songs, and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages 0, 5 years, open to children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Joe Fortes Branch, every Thursday from December 3 to December 10, 2026. Drop in, no registration needed.

Have you ever wanted to make retro Nintendo pixel art characters like the original Mario, Zelda or Mega man? Or maybe you’re inspired by contemporary classics like Minecraft and Stardew Valley ? It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Meet other kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities at the library. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Hastings Branch, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Caution, construction ahead! Use mystery materials to engineer a structural masterpiece. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Terry Salman Branch, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Characters can make us laugh, cry, groan in frustration and sigh with relief as they make their way through a story. But what elements go into creating memorable, life-like characters and how can a writer make their characters stand out on the page? It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at West Point Grey Branch, on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Use your engineering skills and creativity to help a Sphero robot through a variety of challenges. Adults accompanying children under 9 must stay in the library for the duration of the program. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Renfrew Branch, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Enjoy an evening at the library making your own beautiful paper wreath for the holidays. All supplies included. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Firehall Branch, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Little Buddies are paired with Big Buddies to practice reading and literacy skills together. Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at South Hill Branch, every Wednesday from December 2 to December 16, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks? Join the Mount Pleasant Branch Book Club! It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Mount Pleasant Branch, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

This writing craft lecture will discuss and explore different ways of depicting and creating place, using examples from literary fiction, including from the author's acclaimed Vancouver novel Library of Brothel (Knopf Canada/NYRB), which was published in May. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Rhymes, songs, and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages 0, 5 years, open to children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Britannia Branch, on Dec 3, Dec 5, 2026. Drop in, no registration needed.