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 […]
Daniela’s Giving Story
Daniela has dedicated everything to making the library a special place for everyone in our city. Recently retired, she had been working for Vancouver Public Library since 1979, and held the role of Branch Head for neighbourhood libraries across the system. Daniela witnessed the library grow and evolve dramatically over the years – moving from […]
Community leaders invest in Digital Library
Francis Law and Priscilla Lam have inspired many in our community with their generosity to organizations making a difference in areas ranging from the arts to education to healthcare. Their most recent gift in support of VPL’s Digital Library expansion will help inspire others.
Building A Legacy At The Library
An avid reader and registered nurse, Pat Graham was a lifelong library lover. She regularly visited VPL’s Marpole Branch and hugely appreciated the services that the library offered to its citizens.
Peterson Connects Our Community
Vancouver Public Library Foundation is honoured to announce a contribution from Peterson to the Storeys That Transform Campaign.
The Nicola Family Foundation: Transforming Our Stories
Vancouver Public Library Foundation is honoured to have the support of the Nicola Family Foundation for our Storeys That Transform Expansion Campaign.
Dilawri Foundation Makes $5M Gift
On October 29th, The Dilawri Foundation, which has donated tens of millions of dollars to Canadian health and children’s charities over the past 20 years, announced the largest ever donation to a public library in Canada.
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.