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Starting Oct. 6, the Collingwood and Oakridge branches will be closed on Sundays. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Collingwood Branch

Located at the corner of Kingsway and Rupert Street.

Exterior of Collingwood Branch

2985 Kingsway
Vancouver BC V5R 5J4
Canada

604.665.3953
info@vpl.ca

Branch Head

Children's Librarian(s)

604.331.3710

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 19 Stanley Park / Metrotown Station on Kingsway
  • 26 29th Avenue Station / Joyce-Collingwood Station on Kingsway

SkyTrain

  • 15 minute walk from the Joyce-Collingwood Station (Expo / Millennium Line) on Joyce Street and Vanness Avenue.

Translink Trip Planner

Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • Earles Street (local street bikeway)
  • Vanness Avenue (local street bikeway)
  • 45th Street (local street bikeway)

Bike Racks

  • Bike rack towards the left of the library entrance

Parking

Free Parking

  • Street parking

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washroom – grab handles
  • Low service counters
  • Mobility-device accessible worktables

Transit

  • Bus stops on Kingsway at Rupert
  • No designated parking

 Equipment

  • Adjustable Computer Desk
  • Assisted Listening Device
  • Keyboard with Keyguard
  • Large Print Keyboards
  • Magnifying Glass Domes
  • Magnifying Lamps
  • Touchpad Mouses

Software

  • J-Say & Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
  • OpenDyslexic Font
  • Zoomtext Fusion

 

Features

Unique Collections

World Languages

Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Upcoming Closures
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Christmas Eve - Closing early
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day
Thursday, December 26, 2024 Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 9:30 am – 5:00 pm New Year's Eve - Closing early
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year's Day
Monday, February 17, 2025 Family Day
After Hours Bookdrop
Yes

Upcoming Events

  • Family Fort Fun

    Bring the whole family to the library and build a fort! Share stories together by flashlight – we’ve got great reads and supplies. All ages welcome.

    VPL's Children's Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver kids...

    6:00pm – 7:00pm

    Collingwood Branch

  • Baby Stay and Play

    Drop in for independent playtime with your baby and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual, self-led session. For ages 0 – 18 months.

    10:30am – 11:30am

    Collingwood Branch

  • Family Stay and Play

    Drop in for independent playtime with your children aged 5 and under and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual self-led session. For ages 0 – 5 years.

    10:30am – 11:30am

    Collingwood Branch