Free Classes

Use your building skills to engineer a fast, tricky or just plain silly maze to race a marble through. 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 Kitsilano Branch, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Bring a favourite worn garment to work on. Practice techniques like visible mending, Kantha, Sashiko, darning, weaving, appliqué and embroidery in a supportive, skill-sharing space. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at West Point Grey Branch, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 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 Renfrew Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. 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 Kerrisdale Branch, every Thursday from November 12 to November 26, 2026, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Rhymes, songs, and stories for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months, 3 years. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 26, Nov 27, 2026, 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

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 Firehall Branch Book Club! It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Firehall Branch, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

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 Collingwood Branch, every Tuesday from November 10 to November 24, 2026, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Explore the world of STEAM and take on fun challenges with a teen buddy! Each week we’ll discover a different aspect of STEAM using LEGO, Osmos, Spheros, and more. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Kitsilano Branch, every Tuesday from November 10 to November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Are you interested in learning about recording audio in the Inspiration Lab? Come by for an orientation where staff will show you the library's audio recording equipment and studios and explain the booking process. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Conducted in Mandarin with Cantonese support. Take a journey with us as we explore the beauty of the world both on the road and on the page. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Vancouver Central Library, on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Come and be inspired by our library materials and have some hands-on fun with simple art activities. Please dress to get messy. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at Champlain Heights Branch, every Monday from November 9 to November 30, 2026, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Calling everyone who loves to draw! We start on paper and switch to drawing with fun art apps on library iPads. It is a free Vancouver Public Library program at nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch, on Monday, November 9, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.