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 …
News and Stories
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 …
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. …
Ten free resources for families
October 11, 2024
Looking to entertain kids? Books are only the beginning of what your local library offers and what your library card …
Fun fall crafts with Creativebug
October 1, 2024
Cozy up and craft with 10 fun fall projects from Creativebug. Creativebug is an online resource you can access for …
Catalogue Scheduled Update Oct. 8 (Catalogue Unavailable)
October 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the VIRL catalogue will be undergoing upgrades on Tuesday, October 8 between 10pm and …
Comox Infrastructure Project
September 25, 2024
A Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD)-led Sewer Conveyance Project is currently taking place in the Comox Valley, involving the installation of …
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)
