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Dunbar Branch

Located at 29th and Dunbar.

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Image of the exterior of Dunbar Branch

4515 Dunbar Street
Vancouver BC V6S 2G7
Canada

Branch Head

Branch Head

Children's Librarian(s)

Children's Librarian(s)
Marilyn MacPherson

Circulation Supervisor

Circulation Supervisor
Rod McLean

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 7 Nanaimo Station / Dunbar

Translink Trip Planner

Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • Dunbar Street (painted bike lane)

Bike Racks

  • Bike rack located beside the main entrance, on the south side

Parking

Free Parking

  • Limited spaces available in a small lot at the rear of the building. Enter from 29th Avenue
  • It is usually easy to find curbside parking on nearby residential streets

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washroom – grab handles
  • Height-adjustable circulation and information desks
  • Mobility-device accessible worktables

Transit

  • Designated parking on north side of location
  • Bus stop on Dunbar Street at 29th (southbound) and Dunbar Street at 30th (northbound).

Equipment

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

Software

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
  • OpenDyslexic Font
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 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
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

  • Explore the world of STEAM and take on fun challenges with a teen buddy! Each week we’ll discover a different aspect of STEAM using LEGO, Osmos, Spheros, and more.

    For Grades 2-4.


    Please contact the branch to register.


    4:00pm – 5:00pm

    Dunbar Branch
  • Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.

    10:00am – 10:30am

    Dunbar Branch
  • A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

    11:00am – 11:30am

    Dunbar Branch