Sidney / North Saanich
10091 Resthaven Drive
Sidney BC
V8L 3G3
Sidney BC
V8L 3G3
Phone: (250)656-0944
Fax: (250)656-6400
sidney [at] virl [dot] bc [dot] ca
Fax: (250)656-6400
sidney [at] virl [dot] bc [dot] ca
In 1966, the communities of North Saanich and Sidney joined VIRL and a branch was opened on Beacon Ave. In 1967, the library moved to the Annex at SANSCHA Hall. The library has been at its current location, a few blocks from Sidney's downtown, since 1982.
Professional Staff Information
Library Manager - Sharon Walker
Adult Customer Services Librarian - Virginia MacLeod
Map and Hours
| Mon | 10 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10 - 8 |
| Wed | 10 - 8 |
| Thu | 10 - 8 |
| Fri | 10 - 8 |
| Sat | 10 - 5 |
| Sun | 1 - 4:30 |
Features
- wheel chair accessible
- 6 public access computers
- 2 children's computers with educational games
- home delivery service for customers who cannot visit the library in person
- literacy kits for preschoolers on a variety of fun themes
- on BC transit route
- adjacent to Community Wellness Park and surrounded by beautiful garden maintained by Town of Sidney
Our Community
Our Partners
- Friends of the Sidney/North Saanich Library raise awareness, host events, and raise funds in support of the library
- member of the Community Literacy Task Group, School District 63
- member of Peninsula Connections for Early Childhood
- District of North Saanich
- Town of Sidney
Community Resources
- Beacon Community Services
- CARE Career Assistance and Resources for Employment
- Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
- Panorama Recreation Centre
- Sidney Museum
Media
Local Events



