Service Disruption Notice
October 11, 2022
The library’s catalogue will undergo an upgrade on Monday October 17. Customers may experience a service disruption between 9:00pm and …
News and Stories
Legit Librarian Hack
October 7, 2022
Naxos Sheet Music Most of our customers know that the library offers recorded music on CDs and through our Naxos …
10 spooktacular Halloween crafts
October 7, 2022
Halloween is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a last minute costume, décor ideas or a fun craft …
In Our Own Teen Voice Winners
September 29, 2022
Vancouver Island Regional Library would like to belatedly congratulate all of the teen authors who participated in the In Our …
Approved 2023 Budget Reflects Economy
September 26, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver Island Regional Library approved 2023 budget reflects economy Nanaimo, BC – The Vancouver Island Regional Library …
VIRL approved 2023 budget reflects economy and demand for services
September 26, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board of Trustees adopted the 2023 – 2027 Financial Plan at …
It’s Science Literacy Week!
September 20, 2022
Science Literacy Week in Canada (September 19-25) is all about showcasing the many ways kids and families can explore and …
Comics workshops coming up
September 16, 2022
Don’t miss these FREE comics workshops in select communities with Canadian artist Renée Nault. The events are a partnership with …
All VIRL Branches Will be Closed September 19
September 14, 2022
All Vancouver Island Regional Library branches will be closed on Monday, September 19 following Tuesday’s announcement of the National Day …
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)
