The Gift of Confidence and Connection

How You’re Empowering Young Creators For Xinyi, the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) has always been more than just a collection of books – it’s given them a creative community, a supportive space to grow, and a place where their artistic voice found the confidence to experiment. Through their involvement in the library’s ink Teen Advisory […]

Growing with Logan

Your Support Helps the Library Evolve to Meet Every Child’s Needs As Logan’s sensory needs changed, the library went from a “second home” for the family to an overwhelming place. Between the ages of 1-3, Logan and his family would visit Central Library at least twice a week. Its warm and welcoming atmosphere made it […]

Bridging the Play Gap with STEM Kits

How donor-supported STEM kits at VPL are changing the game for local kids. Toys are the tools of play. Play is critical to early learning. Local families rely on the library for free access to inspiringl earning materials which can be prohibitively expensive. Thanks to community supporters like you, VPL is now offering STEM (Science, […]