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Joe Fortes Branch

Co-located with the West End Community Centre on Denman Street.

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Exterior of Joe Fortes Branch

870 Denman Street
Vancouver BC V6G 2L8
Canada

Branch Head

Branch Head

Children's Librarian(s)

Children's Librarian(s)
604.665.3945

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 5 Downtown / Robson on Denman Street

Translink Trip Planner

Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • Haro Street (local street bikeway)
  • Comox Street (local street bikeway)
  • Chilco Street (local street bikeway)
  • Cardero Street (local street bikeway)

Bike Racks

Parking

Pay Parking

  • Underground parking lot accessible via Haro Street
  • Metered street parking

 

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washrooms – grab handles (at adjacent West End Community Centre)
  • Mobility-device accessible worktables
  • Meeting rooms with turnaround space at community centre, available for a fee

Transit

  • Designated elevator access parking in community centre and loading zone in adjacent alley
  • HandyDART access at Haro and Denman
  • Bus stops one block north on Denman at Haro

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 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 8:00 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

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

    10:15am – 10:45am

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

    11:15am – 11:45am

    Joe Fortes 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

    Joe Fortes Branch