Category Archives: VPL

Relax, have fun and meet up to 17 single ladies in one night! Make new friends & maybe meet that someone special. Sign up for our next Read Dating today.

When it comes to books, movies, music and digital resources, how you envision your library of the future? Join the Free-for-all & tell us Saturday, February 4!

Evelyn Lau, the City of Vancouver’s third Poet Laureate, invites emerging poets to apply for a free one-to-one manuscript consultation at VPL’s iconic Central Library.

After six years, we think it’s time for a new design for the Library’s carry bag. Take a minute and tell us which design you like best. Thanks!

January 23 to 28 is eBook Week at VPL. Discover the wonderful world of the Library’s downloadable eBooks and if you don’t have an eReader, come and play with one of the Library’s!

From boardroom meetings and public lectures to weddings and gala receptions, Library Square Conference Centre can provide the ideal space for your event.

The Library’s Writer-in-Residence program is accepting applications from interested writers for the 2012 program until January 13, 2012.  

We are in the process of implementing new technology for borrowing materials: self-service check-out machines in all branches and self-service check-in/return machines in some branches. Read more to find out how these machines will benefit you.

Find out when any VPL branch is open over the holidays. Happy Holidays & New Year!

Need a book to read, a DVD to watch or an activity to do with your kids over the winter break? Here are some suggestions from our amazing Children’s Librarians.

Well, look no further! Here are 21 wonderful, new books selected by Children’s Librarians that will make great gifts to give and receive.

You’ll find presents for bibliophiles young and old, friends, colleagues and those hard-to-buy-for individuals! And your purchase supports the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library so that in turn they can support Library programs and services.

If you are starting a new business or beginning to think about your company’s web presence, learn step-by-step how to establish a sustainable online presence. December 14, 7-8:30 pm, Alice MacKay Room, Central Library.      

Hundreds of wonderful gently used books for gifts, stocking stuffers, Christmas-themed books – all at a great price! Proceeds to support Vancouver Public Library.

From crazy puppet shows to cozy storytimes, come enjoy some of the Library’s fun-filled holiday programming for kids – young and old! It’s free to attend and all are welcome.

The Kensington Branch has reopened and staff are delighted to welcome back our community members!

On November 29, the adventure begins with you! Explore the Library as a public place and learning space. Join in the Free-for-all at the Central Library!

Final repairs to the Kensington Branch are underway and re-opening is expected in mid November. The re-opening date will be announced the week of November 14.

Free-for-All: Reimagining your Library; Just Ask! about the Library’s new live web-based chat service; upcoming events and more in the November Check It Out eNewletter.

…and we want you to be there! Join us for tons of fun for the whole family as we celebrate the grand opening of the Terry Salman Branch & Hillcrest Centre on Saturday, October 29!

Design a Science Fiction themed bookmark and you could win $250 and have your bookmark distributed to every VPL location across the city!

Double the bargains!  Double the fun! Come and browse through the tables of treasures!  Thousands of books on sale each day.

This Thursday is the Great British Columbia ShakeOut – the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history! Several Library branches will be participating in the drill at 10:20 a.m. Learn what to do and what not to do in an earthquake…

The Terry Salman Branch, the first Vancouver Public Library branch to be named after a living person since the Carnegie Library at Main and Hastings streets, is now open at Hillcrest Centre. See opening day photos.

The Terry Salman Branch, the first Vancouver library branch to be named after a living person since the Carnegie Library at Main and Hastings streets, opens this Thursday, October 13 at Hillcrest Centre.

Opening of the new Terry Salman Branch, Library Month, Sensational Singing and more in the October Check It Out eNewletter.

Friends of Vancouver Public Library need your gently used books, CDs, DVDs and records for its annual fundraising Used Book Sale in October! Find out how you can help…

“Schnauzer” chance to meet some of your favourite four-legged friends at the Library. Don’t miss the fun!

The Kensington Branch will be closed this week due to flooding damage from a burst pipe. Please check back for updates.

Take a rare opportunity to meet and discuss your writing with our Writer in Residence! Find out how to book your appointment with Wayde Compton here…

Hundreds of great authors, amazing events and fun things for all ages to see and do! Don’t miss the fun!

Helpful information for Riley Park Library Branch patrons wishing to use an alternate location of the Library until the new Terry Salman Branch opens later this fall.

South-western BC library users can now ask questions and connect online with their local library through Just Ask!, an online chat-based service.

If you haven’t had a chance to pen your Vogon masterpiece for this horrendously hilarious event, there’s still time to enter! Find out more…