Curiosity Without Limits: Binoy’s Library Story
You might be surprised to learn what your local Library offers families, thanks to community support. Binoy certainly was! Limitless Access, Limitless Opportunities Let me introduce you to Binoy. When he moved to Vancouver from India in 2019, he found connection and inspiration within the walls of his neighbourhood branch, West Point Grey. He felt […]
“Like Oxygen”: Mark’s Library Journey
Meet Mark, an endlessly curious and thoughtful Library lover and life-long learner. Mark’s relationship with his local Library began as a child, where it was a place of both safety and exploration, and it then has evolved into something so essential in his life that he considers it “like oxygen.” Mark started losing his vision […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Connecting Newcomers
Mohammed Alsaleh came to Canada as a refugee from Syria. “Staying in the country was not an option – I had to leave,” he says, having had family and friends killed and his hometown destroyed by war.