Spring Break 2026 at City Library
Published: February 21, 2026
Craft a flextangle
March 16 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us for this crafting program to make your own fidget toy. flextangles are an infinite spinning paper model, which can be decorated with fun designs. Drop-in with your little ones while space permits to make your very own flextangle. All ages are welcome — all children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. No registration required.
Rattle-making workshop
March 17 & 18 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Join us in learning how to make your very own deer hide rattle. Many Indigenous communities use rattles in ceremony, for singing or as gifts. In this two-day workshop you will learn the traditional ways of sewing, shaping and decorating your rattles. This is a two-session program as the hide needs time to dry. This program is for ages 10 – 13
Fluttering fun dragonfly
Tuesday, March 17 | 2 – 3 p.m.
Fluttering Fun! Come and create a whimsical, flapping-winged marvel, a dragonfly. This program is intended for children ages 5 to 8 and their caregivers. Registration is not required.
Tween chefs: No-bake cinnamon rolls
Wednesday, March 18 | 2 – 3 p.m.
Tweens between the ages of 10 and 13 will build confidence in the kitchen, learning to prepare no-bake cinnamon rolls for a great after-school snack.
Teen sewing: felt flower garlands
Wednesday, March 18 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate spring by creating flower decorations to brighten up your space! Using North Van City Library’s Cricut and sewing machines, we will cut out custom flower shapes and sew them into garlands. Use your garland to decorate your room, your locker, your bike… anywhere you could use a little spring flare! This class is open to teens ages 13 – 16.
Cardboard city
Thursday, March 19 | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
In this collaborative hands-on program, participants are encouraged to think outside the box to design and build a city made primarily out of cardboard. This program is for children ages 5 – 8 and their caregivers.
Morse code beaded keychains
Thursday, March 19 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us to learn about Morse code, and make a keychain with a secret message hidden in it. This program is for youth ages 8 – 12 years old and their caregivers. All children 10 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Marshmallow catapults
Friday, March 20 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us for a family-friendly workshop where we’ll use our design, innovation, and problem-solving skills to create catapults out of popsicle sticks, elastic bands, and other recycled materials – then test our creations out by launching marshmallows at one another! This program is intended for children ages 5 – 10. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration is not required.
Create with Keva Planks & Lego
Saturday, March 21 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Build a tower! Construct a maze! Design a city! Do whatever you like using Keva and Lego in this drop-in free play. This is not a structured program, but rather, a time for you and your child to enjoy working on a creative STEM project. This program is intended for children ages 5 – 10. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No registration is required.
Teen filmmaking camp
March 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27 | 12 – 4 p.m.
Want to be a filmmaker? Interested in learning to use professional cameras and editing software? Experienced facilitators will guide you through the process of making a short film, from scripting to shooting to post-production. This is a five-day workshop for youth in grades 7 to 12.
Tween chefs: making layered yogurt bowls
Monday, March 23 | 2– 3 p.m.
Tweens between the ages of 10 and 13 will build confidence in the kitchen, learning to prepare a layered yogurt bowl as a healthy after-school snack. Using conventional ingredients like vanilla yogurt, granola, and fruit, we'll practice important skills like portioning and using kitchen utensils.
Mindfulness for youth
Tuesday, March 24 | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Join us for this introductory session on mindfulness for youth. We will explore a variety of mindfulness activities that you can do with children and youth to practice mindfulness and help to encourage calm.
Craft a light-up wand
Thursday, March 26 | 2 – 34 p.m.
Join us for a fun crafting afternoon where you will create your own custom light-up wand. We will learn about electricity and circuitry to build these light-up wands. Participants will get to customize their wands with color and decorations, to create a unique wand for themselves. For youth ages 5 – 10 and their caregivers.
Craft a light-up wand
Thursday, March 26 | 2 – 34 p.m.
Join us for a fun crafting afternoon where you will create your own custom light-up wand. We will learn about electricity and circuitry to build these light-up wands. Participants will get to customize their wands with color and decorations, to create a unique wand for themselves. For youth ages 5 – 10 and their caregivers.
Create with Keva Planks & Lego
Saturdays, March 14, 21, 28 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Build a tower! Construct a maze! Design a city! Do whatever you like using Keva and Lego in this drop-in freeplay. This is not a structed program, but rather, a time for you and your child to enjoy working together on a creative STEM project. This program is intended for children aged 5-10. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Supplies will be provided. Drop-in.