Joe Fortes Branch
Co-located with the West End Community Centre on Denman Street.
870 Denman Street
Vancouver BC V6G 2L8
Canada
Branch Head
Children's Librarian Phone Number
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Public transit
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
- Bike rack by both sides of the main library entrance
- Bike rack on the west side of the West End Community Centre
Parking
Pay Parking
- 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
Unique Collections
World Languages
Upcoming Events
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Calling everyone who loves to draw! We start on paper and switch to drawing with fun art apps on library iPads.
Registration for this program begins on Monday January 27th.
Please contact the branch to register. For Grades 3-7...
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Joe Fortes Branch -
Registration will open on Friday, February 24 at 12 pm (noon).
Do you enjoy chatting about diverse queer reads with other queer folks? Join this three-month book club for discussion and social connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
This program...6:30pm – 8:00pm
Joe Fortes Branch -
Be a big reading buddy and help young kids practise their reading skills at the library! Community service hours available.
For ages 13-18.
*Please note regular sessions begin on April 7
*note there will be no program Monday April 21...
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Joe Fortes Branch