Musical Instruments

The Musical Instrument Lending Library at VPL is a collection of instruments at the Central Library that you can borrow using your Vancouver Public Library card. Ask staff for assistance retrieving the instrument you want to borrow or place a hold online through the library catalogue.

This guide also provides recommended resources for beginners interested in learning to play the instruments.

Digital Library Resources

Naxos Music Library

A music streaming service featuring classical, jazz, folk and world music.

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders

Naxos Music Library Jazz

A jazz music streaming service with an extensive collection from over 150 jazz labels including Blue Note and Fantasy Jazz.

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers video courses in business, computer technology, software, and creative skills, all conducted by experts in their fields.

New to LinkedIn Learning? View a video tutorial or visit the LinkedIn Learning FAQ page for more information.

Access:

Everywhere for VPL cardholders

Naxos World Music

The complete Smithsonian Folkways catalogue, featuring folk music from more than 150 countries.

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders

Medici.tv

The largest classical music streaming library in the world featuring over 1,600 classical music videos, concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries and more!

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Everywhere for VPL cardholders