Join us for a librarian-led discussion about ‘The Perfectionists’ by Simon Winchester.

Join us for a librarian-led discussion about ‘The Perfectionists’ by Simon Winchester.

“The revered New York Times bestselling author traces the development of technology from the Industrial Age to the Digital Age to explore the single component crucial to advancement – precision – in a superb history that is both an homage and a warning for our future.”- Publisher

Come watch and discuss TED talks on Choices and Persuasion. Come join us!

In this discussion series, we’ll watch two or three short TED talk videos on a specific topic, followed by a lively and stimulating discussion facilitated by a librarian.

Watch Racetime at Metrotown!

Frankie designs amazing sleds and racetracks, but can he win against a new kid who cheats?

Rated G and recommended for ages 6 and older. 1 hour and 29 minutes.

Indoors at the library.Adults must watch with children younger than 10. This movie will be shown in English, no captions. 

Join us for this great class!

Are you new to using a computer? Learn the basics to get you started.In this workshop, we’ll go over how to:

• Use a mouse and keyboard
• Work with folders and files
• Search the internet

Please register by phone at: 2522-3971 or in person at the Tommy Douglas Library. 

Explore the wonders of circuitry with littleBits!

Ages 8 to 12

It’s a wild dash to create funky electrical circuits with our collection of littleBits, an innovative way to experiment and invent with electricity and its applications.

Watch Dora and the Lost City of Gold at Metrotown!

Dora the Explorer, now a teenager, leads a group of high-school students to the jungle to rescue her parents.  

Rated PG and recommended for ages 8 and older. 1 hour and 42 minutes.

The first class will teach basic commands and functions of MS Excel: creating a new spreadsheet, entering, deleting and formatting data, sorting information and creating basic formula, plus saving and printing. The second class will teach making a budget, applying multiplication and division formulas, and making a chart or graph from a spreadsheet. Participants are expected to attend both sessions.

Use your imagination to build and invent!

Ages 6 to 12

Drop in and invent! We give you a mystery box of materials and a funny problem. You build something to solve the problem. 

No registration. Please arrive before 2:30 (space is limited, so come at 2:00 if you can).

Make cute (not icky) bug inspired crafts! Create a bookworm or a hungry caterpillar.

Ages 5 to 12. Program is drop In. No registration required. Please arrive before 2:30pm. All kids under 10 need to bring an adult who will participate.

Let’s play Nintendo Switch!

Ages: 8 and up

Meet gamers of all skill levels and enjoy some social gaming. Curious about gaming? Looking for new people to play with? Have awesome tips to share? This program is for you!