Joe Fortes Branch
Co-located with the West End Community Centre on Denman Street.
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870 Denman Street
Vancouver BC V6G 2L8
Canada
Branch Head
Branch Head
Children's Librarian Phone Number
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Public transit
Public transit
Cycling
Cycling
Bike Lanes
- Haro Street (local street bikeway)
- Comox Street (local street bikeway)
- Chilco Street (local street bikeway)
- Cardero Street (local street bikeway)
Bike Racks
- Bike rack by both sides of the main library entrance
- Bike rack on the west side of the West End Community Centre
Parking
Parking
Pay Parking
- Underground parking lot accessible via Haro Street
- Metered street parking
Accessibility
Accessibility
Building
- Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
- Mobility-device accessible washrooms – grab handles (at adjacent West End Community Centre)
- Mobility-device accessible worktables
- Meeting rooms with turnaround space at community centre, available for a fee
Transit
- Designated elevator access parking in community centre and loading zone in adjacent alley
- HandyDART access at Haro and Denman
- Bus stops one block north on Denman at Haro
Equipment
- Adjustable Computer Desk
- 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
Unique Collections
World Languages
Hours
Monday
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Upcoming Closures
Monday, February 17, 2025
Family Day
Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday
Monday, April 21, 2025
Easter Monday
After Hours Bookdrop
Yes
Upcoming Events
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Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.
10:15am – 10:45am
Joe Fortes Branch -
Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.
11:15am – 11:45am
Joe Fortes Branch -
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
Joe Fortes Branch