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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.