Programs for Kids

We welcome groups from schools, child care centres, and other children’s programs in Vancouver to visit our libraries.

Congratulations to the 2024 Page by Page winners and honourable mentions!

Children in Grades 2 - 4 are matched with a Big Buddy teen mentor to practice reading aloud and participate in activities such as storytelling and games that make literacy fun.

VPL is collecting and delivering Caring Cards for isolated residents.

These early language and literacy workshops provide free professional development for early childhood educators (ECE), childcare providers, and adults working with young children in the community.

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

Our writing and book clubs meet in person at a branch, or virtually over Zoom.

VPL recognises that play is vital to children’s learning. To support learning we offer a range of high-quality play elements including toys, puzzles and games at every location.

Join us to be inspired and learn more about supporting children’s early literacy skills in this full-day professional development conference for early childhood educators, childcare providers and adults working with children in the community.

Children in Grades 2 - 4 are matched with a "big buddy" teen mentor for fun and informal STEAM learning.