Art & Recreation

Great Courses on Kanopy

For lifelong learning, stream a wide selection of lectures presented by award-winning experts and professors from respected institutions.

Learn about Kanopy’s new ticket system and how it affects The Great Courses here.
Great Courses on Kanopy

This guide provides information on the Great Courses Collection - a highly-acclaimed lecture series taught by award-winning experts and professors.
Green Roof

This guide has information on the green roof of the Central Library and green roofs in general.
History and Specifics

The history of the Central Library of the Vancouver Public Library.
Houdini

This guide provides information about using Houdini 3D animation software in the Inspiration Lab.
Importing Media & the Timeline

This guide provides instructions on how to import media files to Adobe Premiere Pro
Indigenous Cinema at the NFB

Discover the NFB’s rich online collection of Indigenous-made films.
Indigenous Film Collection

A streaming collection of film and video focused on Indigenous voices, culture, history, and contemporary perspectives.
Indigenous Film Collection

This guide provides information on VPL's Indigenous Film Collection.
Indigenous Storyteller in Residence

Through the storyteller in residence, VPL seeks to honour Indigenous cultures and to promote intercultural understanding and communication between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.