Programs for Teens

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to honour and celebrate the legacy and ongoing contributions of Asian Canadians to our nation. We invite you to explore resources and events at VPL celebrating Asian Heritage Month!

Celebrated annually in May, Asian Heritage Month commemorates the numerous ways that Asian Canadians have contributed to shaping Canada’s history. 

Submit your writing and artwork and you could be featured in ink, a teen journal for writing and visual art published by Vancouver Public Library.

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.

Reading Buddies is a program that pairs teens aged 13-18 with kids in grades 2 to 4 who would like to improve their reading. We are looking for role models who can connect with children and help them become engaged with the library and develop a love of reading and learning. Be a big buddy and earn community service hours! 

Be a big buddy and earn community service hours! Buddies will help kids explore a different aspect of STEAM each week using LEGO, Osmos, and Spheros.

Come hang out and stitch with us! Bring something you’d like to mend or embroider, or use our supplies to start a new project.

Central Library | Monday, April 28 | 2 - 4 p.m.

TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group – a place where you can share your ideas about the library’s teen programs, services and collections and earn community service hours!

Registration is now closed.

Connect with other teen artists, discuss creative projects, and learn new techniques from guest artists at this weekly in-person meet-up! Snacks provided.

Hastings Branch | Wednesdays, April 23 to June 11 | 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Come hang out and practice your English conversation skills with other teen learners.

Central Library | Alternating Wednesdays, April 16 to June 11 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Be the first to read and review teen books before they’re released!

This is a unique day camp that connects youth who are passionate about reading and writing with well-known authors and illustrators.