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Hastings Branch

Located on East Hastings Street, in between Nanaimo Street and Renfrew Street.

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Exterior of Hastings Branch

2674 East Hastings Street
Vancouver BC V5K 1Z6
Canada

Branch Head

Branch Head

Children's Librarian(s)

Children's Librarian(s)
Dana Ionson

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 14 UBC / Hastings on Hastings Street
  • 16 Arbutus / 29th Avenue Station on Hastings Street
  • R5 Hastings on Hastings Street

Translink Trip Planner

Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • Adanac Street (local street bikeway)
  • Kaslo Street (local street bikeway)
  • Slocan Street (local street bikeway)

Bike Racks

  • Bike rack immediately in front of main entrance on the sidewalk.

Parking

Free Parking

  • Parking on the library's roof, accessible from the back lane

Pay Parking

  • Metered street parking

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washroom – grab handles
  • Height-adjustable service desk
  • Mobility-device accessible worktables
  • Small meeting room with limited turnaround space

Transit

  • Designated elevator access rooftop parking
  • Restricted metered street parking in front of location
  • Bus stops on Hastings Street at Slocan (eastbound) or Penticton (westbound)

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

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
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:30 pm – 8:00 pm Opening late for staff training
Monday, November 11, 2024 Remembrance Day
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
After Hours Bookdrop
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Upcoming Events

  • Meet other teen artists, discuss creative projects and exchange ideas at this weekly in-person meet-up. Get your creative juices flowing with art prompts, explore new media using our supplies, and learn new techniques from guest artists!

    For teens aged 13-18...

    3:30pm – 5:00pm

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

    11:00am – 11:30am

    Hastings 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

    Hastings Branch