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Firehall Branch

Located on West 10th Avenue just east of Granville Street.

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Exterior of Firehall Branch

1455 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6H 1J8
Canada

Branch Head

Branch Head

Children's Librarian(s)

Children's Librarian(s)
Nicola MacNeil

Circulation Supervisor

Circulation Supervisor
Christiane Millar

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 9 UBC / Boundary on Broadway Avenue
  • 10 Downtown / Granville on Granville Street
  • 14 UBC / Hastings on Granville Street
  • 16 Arbutus / 29th Avenue Station on Granville Street
  • 99 UBC / Commercial-Broadway Station on Broadway Avenue

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Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • 10th Avenue (local street bikeway)

Bike Racks

  • Bike rack towards the right of the library entrance
  • Bike rack on the sidewalk in front of the library

 

Parking

Pay Parking

  • Metered street parking

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level to elevator to second floor library entrance, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washroom – grab handles
  • Height-adjustable service desk
  • Mobility-device accessible worktables
  • Meeting room with turnaround space

Transit

  • Designated parking and loading zone in front street
  • Bus stops one block west on Granville Street at 10th

Equipment

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

Software

  • Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
  • OpenDyslexic Font

Meeting Rooms

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

  • A small group program designed to create a welcoming environment for children who may not yet thrive in traditional library storytime settings. A small group program with stories, songs, rhymes and sensory play activities. For children aged 2-6 who have...

    10:30am – 11:30am

    Firehall Branch
  • Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with
    other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up.

    For intermediate speakers.

    Drop-in.

    6:30pm – 7:30pm

    Firehall 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.

    10:15am – 10:45am

    Firehall Branch