Catalogue Upgrade on July 29
July 19, 2019
The library’s catalogue will undergo an upgrade on Monday, July 29. Customers may experience a service disruption between 6:30 and …
News and Stories
Port Hardy library to host Storytime Drag, in partnership with Port Hardy Pride
July 12, 2019 | Port Hardy
Port Hardy, BC – Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is getting in on Port Hardy’s inaugural Pride celebrations! On Saturday, …
Reflecting on July 1
June 28, 2019
An Indigenous Perspective As we celebrate the birthday of the country we know as Canada, we recognize that there was …
Hey Book Lover, What’s Your Sign?
June 28, 2019
Every month we share picks based on your Horoscope! Thanks to the amazing team at the Sooke branch for putting …
Looking for work or upgrading? Look no further!
June 28, 2019
Jobs and Careers: We’ve Got You Covered by Laura Kaminker, VIRL North Island Librarian Recently I had the pleasure of …
The Rainbow Knitters of Haida Gwaii
June 28, 2019
The Rainbow Yarnbombing Project The Haida Gwaii Knitting Club meets every Wednesday evening in the Port Clements branch of the …
That’s QUITE the late fee!
June 28, 2019
When a long lost book mysteriously re-appeared in the return bin after 40 years, we had no idea how fascinated …
Library Memories…
June 28, 2019
Do you recall your very first library, a special librarian? When you think back do all the sights and smells …
Visiting? Start with your local library.
June 28, 2019
We have some of the most beautiful country right outside the doorstep of each of our 39 branches! Whether you …
Fast Facts about Vancouver Island Regional Library
- Vancouver Island Regional Library is the fifth largest library system in British Columbia.
- Holdings at Vancouver Island Regional Library number almost one million and include books, magazines, CD’s and DVD’s. Card holders can borrow materials from any of our 39 locations.
- In 2012 there were 2.6 million visits to our branches and our customers borrowed 4.6 million items.
- Vancouver Island Regional Library opened its doors in 1936 as the Vancouver Island Union Library. We were the second regional library in North America.
- With 39 branch libraries across the island, Vancouver Island Regional Library serves over 430,000 people on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Coast (Bella Coola)
