Firehall Branch
Located on West 10th Avenue just east of Granville Street.
1455 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6H 1J8
Canada
Branch Head
Children's Librarian(s)
Circulation Supervisor
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Public transit
Bus
- 9 UBC / Boundary on Broadway Avenue
- 10 Downtown / Granville on Granville Street
- 14 UBC / Hastings on Granville Street
- 16 Arbutus / 29th Avenue Station on Granville Street
- 99 UBC / Commercial-Broadway Station on Broadway Avenue
Cycling
Bike Lanes
- 10th Avenue (local street bikeway)
Bike Racks
- Bike rack towards the right of the library entrance
- Bike rack on the sidewalk in front of the library
Parking
Free Parking
- Underground parking lot accessible from the back alley between Broadway and 10th Avenue
Pay Parking
- Metered street parking
Accessibility
Building
- Entrance at street level to elevator to second floor library entrance, button-engaged automatic door
- Mobility-device accessible washroom – grab handles
- Height-adjustable service desk
- Mobility-device accessible worktables
- Meeting room with turnaround space
Transit
- Designated parking and loading zone in front street
- Bus stops one block west on Granville Street at 10th
Equipment
- Assisted Listening Device
- Keyboard with Keyguard
- Large Print Keyboards
- Magnifying Glass Domes
- Magnifying Lamps
- Touchpad Mouses
Software
- Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
- OpenDyslexic Font
Features
Meeting Rooms
Unique Collections
World Languages
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This collection has material in Chinese for adults.
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This collection has material in Chinese for all ages.
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The collection includes materials in French for all ages.
Upcoming Events
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Do you love reading and want to share your thoughts and opinions with like-minded folks?
Join the Firehall Branch Book Club! Every month we read a book and
meet to engage in lively discussions of popular fiction and non-fiction.Meetings will take place on the second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Dates and titles:
Tuesday, April 9 Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
6:30pm – 7:30pm
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A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.
10:15am – 10:45am
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Drop in for independent playtime with your children aged 5 and under and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual self-led session. For ages 0 – 5 years.
10:45am – 11:45am
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