Homework Help for Grades K–7

There are many useful tools for homeschoolers in the Grades K – 3 Guide and the Grades 4 – 7 Guide, as well a suite of resource lists arranged into curriculum topics.

A Playlist of YouTube videos to take you through finding, borrowing and using eBooks and audiobooks.

Links, videos and ready to print handouts to get learners excited about research! Once you have completed all three modules, test their Library Skills by escaping from the Wizard's Library Virtual Escape Room.

A Playlist of author talks, museum visits and Storyteller in Residence sessions just for kids! You can also check our Events guide for upcoming Virtual Field Trips!

The full list of databases and VPLs subscriptions to online books, audiobooks, magazine and newspaper articles, indexes, and other recreational and research resources.

Book clubs are a wonderful way for kids and teens to share their love of reading, and are a great way to meet other kids. You can start your own using VPL’s digital guide on How to run a book club and a by borrowing from our collection of Book Club sets.

As part of Vancouver Public Library’s work to advance the goals of the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, all VPL branches feature Indigenous collections. These collections were developed in consultation with community organizations in Vancouver. The Indigenous Collection contains content for all ages, and is for all those who want to gain a better appreciation of First Nations history and culture and want to learn and understand more about Indigenous Peoples.

The Musical Instrument Lending Library at VPL is a collection of instruments that you may borrow using your Vancouver Public Library card. The collection is located at the Central Library. Ask staff for assistance retrieving the instrument you want to borrow. The instruments can be found by searching the library catalogue.

Families can use their regular VPL card to place a hold and take home from any branch, just like a book.

Come into any of our branches to experiment with Ozobots, KEVA planks, Board Games, and more. Toy availability will vary by location. Available to borrow in-branch at every VPL location during open hours on a first come first serve basis.

Reading material for adults, teens and children in sixteen languages other than English. Our branch locations have language collections that represent the demographics in their neighbourhoods, while the Central Library offers materials in VPL's full range of languages.

Children in Grades 2–4 are matched with a Big Buddy teen mentor with the goal of having fun! In Reading Buddies buddy pairs practice reading aloud and participate in activities such as storytelling and games that make literacy fun. In STEAM Buddies the pairs engage in casual and informal STEAM exploration. Due to high demand all Buddies programs are limited to Vancouver residents only.

Kids in Grades K–7 can drop by participating branches anytime to independently write and illustrate their own book and we’ll make it available for other kids to read in the library!

Meet other kids and have fun experimenting with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! Our LEGO Block Parties are particularly popular!

Our writing and book clubs focus on the enjoyment of reading and writing and making connections with other kids.

Interactive workshops for parents and caregivers presented by VPL staff and community partners. Topics include things such as Advocating for your Child’s Needs at School, the Science of Reading and more.