Library News

We're pleased to announce Vancouver poet Kyla Jamieson is VPL's 2024 Writer in Residence.

B.C. writer and My Indian Summer author Joseph Kakwinokanasum has been named the Vancouver Public Library 2024 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence.

The Top 10 Borrowed Books of 2023 is one of our most popular booklists of the year. Get inspired by this snapshot of what Vancouver has been reading, and get a head start on your 2024 reading list by checking them out!

This holiday season, spread the joy of reading with books that will make perfect presents for everyone in your life.

BC Libraries Present is a new virtual author series presented by British Columbia’s public library community. Public Library InterLINK has partnered with many libraries, both big and small, to host these events and bring award-winning authors to library users across the province. "Conversations on Climate" is the topic for this inaugural season of the series.

We're pleased to announce our 2023 writer in residence is Vancouver author Aren X. Tulchinsky, the writer formerly known as Karen X. Tulchinsky.

Starting September 5, Vancouver Public Library is updating its branch hours across the city to better serve library users. 

Vancouver Public Library’s new West Point Grey neighbourhood branch, located at 4566 West 10th Avenue, is opening on Tuesday, June 27, 2023.

The West Point Grey Branch of Vancouver Public Library will close on Tuesday, May 30 as staff prepare to move into its new location at 4566 West 10th Avenue.

Seasoned storyteller and cultural guide Les George will be leading a number of events for all ages at the library. These events will highlight Tsleil-Waututh culture and teachings through children’s storytimes, cultural sharing events, special presentations and more.