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Top 10 Winter Crafts

December 6, 2024

Cozy up and craft this season with 10 wonderful winter crafts from Creativebug. We’ve pulled together fun craft ideas you …

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Cozy vibes and books

November 4, 2024

If you’re looking to get cozy with a good book, we’ve got great recommendations for you. Browse our staff picks …

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We Remember…

November 4, 2024

Whether you have family who fought for our country, want to learn more about the contributions of Canadian veterans or …

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Join Big Library Read

November 1, 2024

The Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club, is back and offering unlimited access to a title the …

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Library Month Giveaway

October 21, 2024

Giveaway dates: The Library Month Giveaway starts on Monday, October 21 and closes at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, October 23. …

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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)

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