Rooftop Garden
Vancouver’s first public rooftop garden will be named in honour of visionary city-builders and philanthropists Art Phillips, Bob Hager and Rudy North.
Reading Buddies
In July of 2013 Vancouver Public Library’s first “Reading Buddies” program started at the Renfrew branch. This program pairs children in grades 2-4 with reading difficulties with a teen mentor.
Connecting Newcomers
Mohammed Alsaleh came to Canada as a refugee from Syria. “Staying in the country was not an option – I had to leave,” he says, having had family and friends killed and his hometown destroyed by war.
Paying It Forward
Remember the excitement of being a kid on your birthday? You had a wish list of presents and a party planned with all your friends.
Bringing Seniors Together
Ask Donna Hossack about what she loves about Vancouver Public Library and be prepared for an enthusiastic answer.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, We’re Going to the Moon
Books, bonding, and building early literacy skills One of her favourite songs is Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, We’re Going to the Moon, and for Lexi Wu it’s sure to bring a smile to her face.
Solving the Issue of Cultural Poverty
We all know about financial poverty – not being able to meet basic needs such as food, shelter and clothing. But did you know that there is another distinct form of poverty?
Remembering Allan Macdougall
We are saddened to share the news that we have lost a long-time member of the VPL Foundation family—Allan MacDougall, co-founder and former CEO of Raincoast Books.