Simon K Y Lee Foundation announces major contribution towards early literacy in Vancouver
The demand for children’s programs at VPL has never been higher as more and more families are seeking to enrich, educate, and inspire their children. Child-centred programs, offered free-of-charge, are becoming rarer. Meanwhile, as living spaces get smaller and as many children have less access to free play in natural spaces, the importance of providing […]
Cornerstone International Community College Supports VPL
Cornerstone International Community College of Canada (CICC) operates two campuses located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Conveniently located just steps away from VPL’s Central Library, the branch has become a favourite place for their students to learn and connect. Recognizing the important role that Libraries play in the lives of their students, CICC decided […]
You can help expand VPL’s Digital Library
Your library has risen to the challenge of connecting people during the COVID-19 outbreak by greatly expanding digital collections – offering countless items to read, watch, and listen to.
Children’s Library Expansion
With the fantastic new 8th and 9th levels at Central Library now open to the public, we have now set our sights on the next phase of the Storeys That Transform campaign: the expansion of the Children’s Library.
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.