Kitsilano Branch
Located on Macdonald Street near West Broadway.
2425 Macdonald Street
Vancouver BC V6K 3Y9
Canada
Branch Head
Children's Librarian Phone Number
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Public transit
Bus
- 2 Macdonald-16th Avenue / Burrard Station on Macdonald Street
- 9 UBC / Boundary on West Broadway Avenue
- 14 UBC / Hastings on West Broadway Avenue
- 22 Macdonald / Knight on Macdonald Street
- 99 UBC / Commercial-Broadway Station on West Broadway Avenue
Cycling
Bike Lanes
- West 8th Avenue (local street bikeway)
- Balaclava Street (local street bikeway)
- Trafalgar Street (local street bikeway)
Bike Racks
- Two bike racks, one at the entrance to the library and one on the patio.
Parking
Free Parking
- Library parking on the south side of the library off the alley
- One hour street parking directly in front of the library entrance
- No limit street parking on the north side of the library
Pay Parking
- Metered street parking on Broadway
Accessibility
Building
- Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
- Mobility-device accessible washroom
- Mobility-device accessible worktables
- Meeting room accessible by elevator with turnaround space
Transit
- Designated parking lot at the back of the library and street parking in front
- Bus stops on Macdonald Street and Broadway
Equipment
- Adjustable Computer Desk
- Assisted Listening Device
- Keyboard with Keyguard
- Large Print Keyboards
- Magnifying Glass Domes
- Magnifying Lamps
- Touchpad Mouses
- Electronic Video Magnifiers (Freedom Scientific Topaz XL HD)
Software
- J-Say & Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
- OpenDyslexic Font
- ZoomText, JAWS, and Fusion
Features
Meeting Rooms
Unique Collections
Upcoming Events
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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
Kitsilano Branch -
Drop in for some LEGO® building fun at this block party! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. For Grades K-7.
VPL's Children's Services is working to make our programs accessible...
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Kitsilano Branch -
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
Kitsilano Branch