Kitsilano Branch
Located on Macdonald Street near West Broadway.
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2425 Macdonald Street
Vancouver BC V6K 3Y9
Canada
Branch Head
Branch Head
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Public transit
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
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
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
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 Fusion
Meeting Rooms
Unique Collections
Hours
Monday
9:30 am – 8:00 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
November 26 & 27 - Opening late at 1:00 pm
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
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Rhymes, songs, bounces, fingerplays and stories for parents and caregivers with their babies. Recommended for newborns to approximately 18 months.
11:00am – 11:30am
Kitsilano Branch -
TAG stands for Teen Advisory Group – a place where you can share your
ideas about the library’s teen programs, services and collections! Our
citywide TAGs bring teens together from all over Vancouver using Zoom or
in-person! Get community service...4:00pm – 5:00pm
Kitsilano 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
Kitsilano Branch