Archive for the ‘VPL’ Category

Win Tickets to the Artemis Rocks! Show

30th August 2010 by admin No Comments

Don’t miss this chance of a lifetime to win two tickets to the ARTEMIS ROCKS! Show starring the amazing Eoin Colfer and special guest Artemis Fowl on September 23 at 7 pm. ENTER TODAY!

VPL’s Reel Teen Video Contest Winners Announced!

27th August 2010 by admin No Comments

Congratulations to VPL’s first prize winners Kim Ngo, Raven Gray and Paul Graham!  Watch their winning book trailer here!
 

Award-Winning Science Fiction Author Library’s Sixth Writer in Residence

17th August 2010 by admin No Comments

The Library is thrilled to announce that award-winning science fiction author Spider Robinson is our sixth Writer in Residence!

Check It Out! eNewsletter - August Edition

13th August 2010 by admin No Comments

In this editon, we check out some cool cats, show our Pride and celebrate our Friends! Check it out & sign up today!

Teen Summer Anime Extravaganza

10th August 2010 by admin No Comments

Join us for popcorn and some of the best Japanese animated films ever made. Don’t miss Spirited Away on August 19.

Get Wild with Frog & Toad - Next Show August 13!

10th August 2010 by admin No Comments

Attention Summer Reading Club Members! Join us for wild and crazy amphibious fun as the Puppetry Renaissance Troupe presents The Wild Adventures of Frog & Toad! 

Tapping the Power of Dreams, Coincidence & Imagination

9th August 2010 by admin No Comments

Best-selling author Robert Moss shares techniques for empowering and healing your life through dreams and imagination on August 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Lights, Camera, ACTION!

7th August 2010 by admin No Comments

Attention aspiring teen directors! The deadline for entering the Reel Teen! Video Contest is coming soon. Enter today!

Talk Green to Us

30th July 2010 by admin No Comments

The City of Vancouver is asking residents to Talk Green to Us. Share your ideas and help inform plans to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world by 2020.

Summer Reading Club Programs for Kids!

29th July 2010 by admin No Comments

Come and fnd out why Reading Rocks this summer!  Great books, fun events & awesome prizes!  Kids ages 6 to 12 can join for FREE at any VPL location.

Joe Fortes Branch Closed August 1

26th July 2010 by admin No Comments

Joe Fortes Library Branch will be closed on Sunday, August 1 to accommodate Pride celebrations including the annual Pride Parade. Happy Pride!

Anne Cameron Recipient of 16th George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award

21st July 2010 by admin No Comments

Acclaimed BC writer Anne Cameron to be awarded for her outstanding literary career on July 29 at the Central Library.  All are welcome to attend.

Get Wild with Frog & Toad this Summer - Next Show July 15!

8th July 2010 by admin No Comments

Attention Summer Reading Club Members! Join us for wild and crazy amphibious fun as the Puppetry Renaissance Troupe presents The Wild Adventures of Frog & Toad! 

Check It Out! eNewsletter - July Edition

8th July 2010 by admin No Comments

Fnd out more about library book sales, the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award and how one long-time patron introduces visitors and newcomers to the Central Library.  Sign up today & Check It Out!

Vancouver Public Library Launches First Reel Teen Video Contest

1st July 2010 by admin No Comments

Create a video trailer to promote your favorite book and you could win some great prizes and a chance to compete with other Metro Vancouver winners for a grand prize worth $200!

Enter the Reel Teen Video Contest!

1st July 2010 by admin No Comments

Create a video trailer to promote your favorite book and you could win a chance to compete for a grand prize worth $200!  Find out more!

Summer Book Sale - July 8 & 9

28th June 2010 by admin No Comments

Come and select a few great titles for your summer reading. Thousands of items on sale each day!

Thinking of Starting a Small Business?

28th June 2010 by admin No Comments

Join us for a free, one-hour Small Business Tour and learn where to find help with small business planning, market research, financial assistance and more.

One Book, One Vancouver - Final Day to Vote!

25th June 2010 by admin No Comments

It’s your choice, Vancouver!  Cast your vote for the winning book by June 24.  More program info  &  book descriptions…

One Book, One Vancouver - Only 2 Days Left to Vote!

24th June 2010 by admin No Comments

It’s your choice, Vancouver!  Cast your vote for the winning book by June 24.  More program info  &  book descriptions…

Public Library AskAway Virtual Reference Service to Close June 30

22nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

AskAway will no longer be available after June 30. However, Vancouver Public Library will continue to offer telephone and email reference service.

Check It Out! eNewsletter - June

22nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

In this edition, find out why Reading Rocks for kids this summer, news about our upcoming Multicultural Fair and more!  Sign up today & Check It Out!

Celebrate Canada’s Culture and Diversity on June 27!

22nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

Enjoy live performances and interactive displays highlighting Vancouver’s multicultural communities. Presented in partnership with media sponsors OMNI TV.

One Book, One Vancouver - Only 3 Days Left to Vote!

22nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

It’s your choice, Vancouver!  Cast your vote for the winning book by June 24.  More program info  &  book descriptions…

10th Annual Writing & Book Camp - Early Bird Rate Ends Soon!

22nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

Attention all levels of aspiring young writers and ravenous readers!  Don’t miss your chance to save $25 and get a FREE book in your Camper bag. Our early bird rate ends June 15!  

Summer Reading Club 2010 - Reading Rocks!

22nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

Come and fnd out why Reading Rocks this summer!   Great books, fun events & awesome prizes!  Starting on June 18, kids ages 6 to 12 can register for FREE at any VPL location.

Get Wild with Frog & Toad this Summer - Next Show June 25!

22nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

Attention Summer Reading Club Members! Join us for wild and crazy amphibious fun as the Puppetry Renaissance Troupe presents The Wild Adventures of Frog & Toad! 

Vote for the 2010 One Book, One Vancouver Winner!

8th June 2010 by admin No Comments

Three amazing novels, infinite event possibilities and one vote…YOURS!  It’s your choice, Vancouver.  Vote today!  More program info  &  book descriptions…

Three amazing iconic novels, infinite event possibilities and one vote…YOURS!

2nd June 2010 by admin No Comments

From June 3 to 24, vote for the next One Book, One Vancouver novel that you would like to experience this fall.  More info…

VPL’s 2009 Annual Report Now Available Online!

22nd May 2010 by admin No Comments

2009 was a busy year!  Your Library opened a new branch, helped find answers to almost one million questions, hosted over 6,700 free programs and had 5.6 million visitors!  Find out more…

Statement of Work: recruitment of a new City Librarian

21st May 2010 by admin No Comments

Vancouver Public Library (Library) Board has a recruitment need for a City Librarian, and is intending to hire a consultant to work with the Library Board Selection Committee on this process. Interested parties can obtain the document here: Statement of Work.

City Librarian Paul Whitney Announces Retirement

18th May 2010 by admin No Comments

Vancouver’s City Librarian Paul Whitney plans to retire after an exemplary 36 year career in public libraries.

10th Annual Writing & Book Camp - Register Today!

14th May 2010 by admin No Comments

Attention aspiring young writers and ravenous readers!  Register for the Writing and Book Camp by June 15  and get the Early Bird Rate plus a FREE book in your Camper bag.  All levels of writers welcome!

Interested in Improv?

14th May 2010 by admin No Comments

Join us on Thursday May 20 at 4:30 p.m. for a teens only improv session taught by stars of Rosa Parks Improv. All levels of experience welcome.

Best of BC Books Online

14th May 2010 by admin No Comments

Try out our new e-book collection of about 1,000 non-fiction titles published in British Columbia, including history, arts and culture, political commentary, biography, urban issues and the environment.

New Aperture Public Art Project At Library Square

13th May 2010 by admin No Comments

The Library and the City of Vancouver Public Art Program are pleased to announce the installation of the Aperture Project, Broadsiding, Part II by Michael Turner and Geoffrey Farmer.