Sooke library grand opening celebration
June 3, 2022
Sooke library grand opening celebration right around the corner Friday, June 3, 2022 – The entertainment’s booked, the speeches are …
News and Stories
Summer craft ideas with CreativeBug!
June 3, 2022
*Note: For free access, log in to CreativeBug through our website before clicking the links. It’s been a long wait …
New date for the Sooke library opening
May 9, 2022
New date for the Sooke library grand opening celebrations It is time to cut the ribbon and officially celebrate Sooke’s …
Ratified contract for BCGEU librarians
April 22, 2022
Ratified contract for BCGEU librarians approved by VIRL’s Board of Trustees The BCGEU-represented librarians at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) …
Current Library Services
April 22, 2022
Proof of vaccine is no longer required Proof of vaccination no longer needs to be shown for those over 12 …
Library Strike Updates and Information
April 13, 2022
On Monday, April 11, VIRL and BCGEU reached a tentative agreement in mediation. All branches are open per regular hours. …
VIRL re-engaging mediator in hopes of ending impasse
April 9, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, April 9, 2022 – Following a productive discussion at the April 9 Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board …
Ten DIY Spring Crafts
April 1, 2022
Whether you’re celebrating spring or Easter (or both!), this is a great time of year for the entire family to …
VIRL/BCGEU bargaining update
March 26, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, March 26, 2022 – On Thursday, March 17, the members of BCGEU Local 702 wrote the …
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)
