Vancouver Island Regional Library is Retooled, Revived and Ready with 2022 Budget
September 25, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nanaimo, BC – The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Board of Trustees has adopted the 2022 – …
News and Stories
VIRL Partners with VIU To Promote Early Childhood Literacy Through New Family Space Collection
September 2, 2021
VIRL Partners with VIU To Promote Early Childhood Literacy Through New Family Space Collection Nanaimo, BC – Come September, Vancouver …
#PAWSOMEVIRL Photo Contest
August 19, 2021
Calling all dog lovers! We are teaming up with Nanaimo-based Foley Dog Treat Company for a fun photo contest to …
Inaugural Issue of Sea & Cedar Magazine Launches
August 16, 2021
Inaugural Issue of Sea & Cedar Magazine Launches at Vancouver Island Regional Library, Showcasing Local Artists and Writers Nanaimo, BC …
Port Hardy Branch Expanded Hours
August 9, 2021
Port Hardy Community to Enjoy Library’s Expanded Hours, Storytime, and More Port Hardy, BC – The Port Hardy branch of Vancouver …
Sea & Cedar Giveaway
August 6, 2021
Contest dates: The contest starts August 6, 2021 and closes at Midnight, August 9, 2021. Eligibility: No purchase necessary. Adults …
Legit Librarian Hacks
August 3, 2021
Back to school with SOLARO The start of the school year can be an anxious time for students and their …
Support for everyone impacted by residential schools
July 9, 2021
At Vancouver Island Regional Library, we stand in support of everyone who has been impacted by residential schools. We are …
Vancouver Island Regional Library announces new Executive Director
July 8, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nanaimo, BC – Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) has hired a new Executive Director. Ben Hyman is …
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)
