Welcome to Encore!
December 9, 2024
A big welcome to all of our Vancouver Island Regional Library cardholders making the switch from the Bibliocommons catalogue to …
News and Stories
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 …
Five things you may not know about ebooks
November 22, 2024
If you love digital audiobooks and books, the chances are you’ve already downloaded the free Libby App so you can …
Ten cool features at your regional library
November 21, 2024
Books are only tip of the iceberg when it comes to what libraries offer and what your library card can …
Inclement Weather Branch Update: November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
Update: November 21, 2024 (11:00 am) Due to power outages, some VIRL branches remain closed today. Please check back here …
Buy from your local library
November 20, 2024
Did you know your local branch sells library merchandise? Not only can you get yourself, and others, fun gifts like …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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)
