VPL Guides

Learn about the Musical Instrument Lending Library collection.

This guide provides resources for those starting or currently running a nonprofit organization or charity, including information on how to raise funds and comply with legal requirements.

This guide covers information around the definition and terminology of open data as well as additional resources.

Electricity bills are rising. Use a power meter to find out how much power your appliances are actually using.

This guide has links to resources for writers, including publishing and self-publishing, marketing and the writing community.

This guide will help you find science textbooks in the Vancouver Public Library that are used in the B.C. high school system.

Learn how to access popular psychology books on a variety of topics.

This guide provides information on how to access SimplyAnalytics, a market research tool, and how to use it.

This guide contains resources that can help you to research, start, and grow a small business in British Columbia. Topics include business plans, registration and licensing, financing, market research, and more.

This guide provides information on free streaming video services - both those paid for by Vancouver Public Library (VPL) and those which are free and available to everyone.