Tag Archive for: Learning

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Gardening: Worm Composting

Join Neill McCallum for a workshop on the essentials and benefits of worm composting—a highly efficient method for creating vibrant, thriving gardens that outperforms traditional composting. Under Neill’s guidance, discover how worm composting produces nutrient-rich vermicompost using household organic waste. Learn to reduce waste, enrich soil biodiversity, and support a flourishing ecosystem through the power of microorganisms.

Watch worms in action and gain hands-on knowledge as Neill provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to building your own affordable worm composting system.

Neill McCallum is a science teacher and environmental educator with a background in Biology and Education, and graduate studies in Education. Neill shares his hands-on experience with vermicomposting, gardening, and being environmentally conscious. Neill is passionate about helping people of all ages better understand where their food comes from and how everyday actions can support healthy ecosystems. His work bridges classroom learning with real-world environmental practices, empowering communities to compost waste, grow food, and care for local biodiversity.

 

This event will also be streamed live via Zoom. All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link before the session. The session will not be recorded.

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Misinformation Moment: What’s at Stake for Canada?

Presented in conjunction with The Glass Room, our art and technology exhibit for December, please join us for a panel discussion on digital privacy and misinformation. This panel will discuss what happens when we increasingly rely on social media and the web for nearly all our information? What information do we see, and what do we miss? How can we be sure if a picture or a tweet is genuine or truthful? And what can we do if we can’t be sure?

Our panelists are:

  • Peter Julian (former MP for New Westminster)
  • Peter Musser (from the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management
  • Kristen Gilbert (from OPTIONS for Sexual Health)

And it is hosted by Krusheska M. Quiros (from Open Media Society)

The panel will take place in person at the Main Branch of the New Westminster Public Library, and online via Zoom. All registered participants will receive the Zoom link a few days before the event.

Register today.

Presented in collaboration with Open Media Society and Tactical Tech.

         

Building Wealth in Canada

Are you new to Canada and want to make a strong financial foundation for yourself and your family? Join us to learn some financial basics (budgeting, cash flow, financial planning) and the Canadian process for investing and planning for a financial future.

 

This session is led by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) from the CPA of British Columbia organization.

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Crocheting 101

Crochet uses a hook to interlock loops of yarn to create a textile. Learn how to make a coaster using medium weight yarn, a 5 mm crochet hook, and basic crochet stitches – chain, single crochet, half double crochet and double crochet.

Crochet hook and yarn will be provided.

This class is suitable for anyone ages 8+. Those under age 10 must attend with a grown up.

 

**if class is full, please send an email to askus@nwpl.ca to be put on the wait list**

English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions

Make new friends while practicing English at our weekly Conversation Circles. Join us to improve your conversation skills, learn more about Canadian culture, and build your speaking confidence. All adults are welcome. Registration required. Register once to be included in all Saturday Conversation Circle sessions. Held in partnership with ISS of BC.

To register: https://bit.ly/VCPLearnEnglish

English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions

Make new friends while practicing English at our weekly Conversation Circles. Join us to improve your conversation skills, learn more about Canadian culture, and build your speaking confidence. All adults are welcome. Registration required. Register once to be included in all Friday Conversation Circle sessions. Held in partnership with ISS of BC.

 

To register: https://bit.ly/VCPLearnEnglish

English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions

Make new friends while practicing English at our weekly Conversation Circles. Join us to improve your conversation skills, learn more about Canadian culture, and build your speaking confidence. All adults are welcome. Registration required. Register once to be included in all Saturday Conversation Circle sessions. Held in partnership with ISS of BC.

To register: https://bit.ly/VCPLearnEnglish

English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions

Make new friends while practicing English at our weekly Conversation Circles. Join us to improve your conversation skills, learn more about Canadian culture, and build your speaking confidence. All adults are welcome. Registration required. Register once to be included in all Friday Conversation Circle sessions. Held in partnership with ISS of BC.

 

To register: https://bit.ly/VCPLearnEnglish

English Conversation Circles – Saturday Sessions

Make new friends while practicing English at our weekly Conversation Circles. Join us to improve your conversation skills, learn more about Canadian culture, and build your speaking confidence. All adults are welcome. Registration required. Register once to be included in all Saturday Conversation Circle sessions. Held in partnership with ISS of BC.

To register: https://bit.ly/VCPLearnEnglish

English Conversation Circles – Friday Sessions

Make new friends while practicing English at our weekly Conversation Circles. Join us to improve your conversation skills, learn more about Canadian culture, and build your speaking confidence. All adults are welcome. Registration required. Register once to be included in all Friday Conversation Circle sessions. Held in partnership with ISS of BC.

 

To register: https://bit.ly/VCPLearnEnglish