Donor Spotlight: Lifting Little Voices
The Simon K.Y. Lee Foundation Gives the Gifts of Communication, Confidence, & Community to Local Families Have you ever felt the frustration of being unable to express yourself? Imagine the world through the eyes of a child, where words are scarce, and you don’t feel heard. Now, picture the profound impact that a couple of […]Rooftop Remix – A Celebration of Community and Support for VPL
In the warmth of Summer 2022, the Vancouver Public Library Foundation brought together long-standing Library supporters and new folks eager to support their Library at the inaugural Rooftop Remix event series hosted at the iconic Central Library. The series was so well received that VPL Foundation brought Library-loving community members together again for a vibrant […]Keeping Vancouver Creative: Empowering Artists at VPL
In the Heart of a Creative City: Larissa, a sculptor and artist, found herself facing a dilemma all too familiar to her fellow artists. In a city where housing prices have soared and creative spaces have become increasingly scarce, many artists have been forced to leave Vancouver. For new talent looking to break into the […]
The Joy of Books at VPL
Have you ever enjoyed that special rush of excitement and urgency that you get when a VPL hold notification pops up in your inbox? For six-year-old James, picking up his holds at VPL’s Kerrisdale branch is the highlight of his week. His mother Amanda compares his giddiness, enthusiasm, and concern (will they get there in […]
Virtual Storytimes Keep Families Connected
Rashmi has figured out a strategy that works well for her son and it only features one online activity: Vancouver Public Library’s Virtual Storytime.
Launching a New Career
When Mat decided to pivot to a new career at the age of 35, his instinct wasn’t to go back to university or college. It was to go to the library.
VPL Fosters Connections
One of the many gems of the Central Library in downtown Vancouver is the Inspiration Lab. Here, professional studio spaces, and recording and editing equipment are available to everyone in our community to make their creative visions come to life.
The Gift of Story: Capturing Family Memories
The Library lets us do so much. It lets us learn new skills, gives us a chance to share our stories, and provides opportunities to create memories that will last a lifetime. Leanne’s Library experience is a special one.
Lisa’s Library Story
VPL works with community partners to deliver the Mother Goose program, where parents are supported in nurturing language development through rhymes, songs and stories.