Vancouver Public Library (“VPL”) has announced Loghan Paylor as their 2026 Writer in Residence. Paylor is a queer, trans writer who lives in Chilliwack. They are the author of the #1 national bestseller The Cure for Drowning (Random House Canada, 2024).

On September 26th you can meet up with a St. John Ambulance therapy dog by Trout Lake to read it some poetry as you participate in The Canine Library.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that has gifted over 300,000,000 books to children all over the world, is available in Canada with several partner organizations and programs all across BC.

Did you know you can borrow solar panels, recording studio time, or join a knitting club at your local library? Here are a few unique ways to get the most from these invaluable community hubs.

The Vancouver Public Library presents its Rooftop Remix fundraising event on Friday, August 22, 2025 now bigger than ever and all in support of youth programming at VPL.

Writer, musician and artist Chris Bose has been named the 2025 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence at Vancouver Public Library.

Friends of the North Vancouver District Library is hosting a book sale to help support special projects and initiatives February 16-18, 2024

The Vancouver Public Library’s Rooftop Remix event series has games, drinks and snacks, music, and a book swap after-hours this summer on their rooftop patio.

Word Vancouver, September 24-29, 2019 promotes books and authors with free exhibits, performances, and hands-on activities for a wide range of ages and interests.

Rooftop Garden at Vancouver Public Library: Crowds gathered at the official opening of Vancouver Public Library’s (“VPL”) central expansion this morning, taking in the exciting new spaces and rooftop views for the first time since the Central Library opened in 1995.