*NEW* Chilton Library
February 2, 2026
Reliable automotive help online 24/7 through Chilton Library, an authoritative vehicle database trusted by automotive enthusiasts and professionals for over …
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People’s Law School
May 5, 2025
People’s Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. They provide …
ProQuest Central
December 30, 2022
ProQuest Central is a comprehensive research resource for academic, business, health, and news articles. It includes 47 databases in a …
BC Historical Newspapers
April 20, 2022
Great for students, researchers, and genealogists, Proquest BC Historical Newspapers includes: The Vancouver Sun (1912–2010) The Times–Colonist (1884–2010) The Province …
Clicklaw
September 10, 2020
Clicklaw provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians. Clicklaw is operated by Courthouse Libraries BC. Access: Available to …
Encyclopædia Universalis
September 4, 2020
An extensive collection of French-language reference resources. Encyclopedia Universalis provides a wealth of reliable Britannica information en français. Includes a …
Universalis Junior
September 4, 2020
Un outil de référence en français pour les 7 ans et plus! A French-language reference tool for ages 7 and …
Creativebug
May 11, 2020
Creativebug is an art and craft education resource. There are thousands of online video classes taught by leading instructors. Categories …
Grant Connect (In-branch only)
January 2, 2020
Grant Connect is available in-branch only, at a public workstation or when connected to VIRL WiFi. This database is a …
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)
