Grown Ups

Vancouver Island Regional Library has lots to offer families!

Library Cards

Children are eligible for library cards from birth. Fill out a library card application here. Please read our library brochures for more information about the library and materials for babies and children.

Taking Care of Baby

Welcome to the Children’s Library

Library Programs & Events

The Library offers a variety of literacy-based, fun programs for all ages. The Library also participates in many local events, festivals and author readings. To find out what programs and events are being offered at your local Library branch click here.

Recommended Reading

Reading to and with your child is one of the greatest gifts you can give. Are you looking for a good story to share with your child? Do you want to help your child select a great read? Click here for lists of books and stories for children of all ages and the young at heart. You can also explore our Tumblebooks collection, a treasury of fun, and interactive stories that includes picture books, puzzles and games, as well as streaming audio of classic literature and much more.

Homework Help

Vancouver Island Regional Library has a wide variety of resources to help with homework, including print resources, electronic databases and links to selected websites. Explore our homework help page or email a librarian.

Other resources

Kids Events

Kids News

Kobo eReaders Available

Beginning August 15th, 2011 you can borrow Kobo eReaders at Vancouver Island...

Qualicum Beach Asian Collection

Qualicum Beach Library Branch offers a unique Asian library collection for...

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