Free Classes

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Learn how to block code using Spheros robots and iPads. Participants are welcome to move, stim, or take breaks as needed. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Fraserview Branch, on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. 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 Joe Fortes Branch, every Friday from November 20 to November 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Relax and enjoy the many benefits of colouring with like-minded creatives. We'll provide the colouring pages and pencil crayons! It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Renfrew Branch, every Friday from November 13 to November 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Zuihitsu “following the brush” is a thousand-year-old Japanese literary form built on association rather than argument. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Are you interested in learning how to access eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines for free from your phone or tablet? Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will cover the basics of using the Libby app to access reading materials from VPL's digital collection. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 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 Dunbar Branch, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 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. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Kensington Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Calling all amateur paleontologists! Dinosaur bones have been found at the library and we need your help to investigate them. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Terry Salman Branch, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 3:45 PM to 4:45 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. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at West Point Grey Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 19, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Learn about the health benefits of sleep, the relationship between sleep and stress, and strategies for improving your sleep and managing your stress. Presented in Partnership with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority's Osteoarthritis Service Integration System (VCH-OASIS). It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Kitsilano Branch, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 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 Joe Fortes Branch, every Thursday from November 19 to November 26, 2026. Drop in, no registration needed.

Conducted in Mandarin with Cantonese support. Love reading classic in Chinese and want to share your thoughts and experiences with folks? It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Renfrew Branch, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.