Nanaimo North
Nanaimo North branch opened officially on July 12th, 2014. Since that time it has become one of the busiest branches in the Vancouver Island Regional Library system. The 17,600 square foot branch boasts over 60,000 items in its collection and features bookable meeting rooms with televisions to connect to your laptop, a laptop bar, multiple express check-out stations and a bright, open floor plan with large windows overlooking a natural environment of local conifers.
The land on which this library stands is the territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, whose relationship with the land continues to this day.
COVID 19
Following changes to Provincial Medical Health Officer orders, masks are no longer required when visiting the library but you can wear one if you’d like.
Branch Features
- Over 60,000 items in its collection
- Automated book return
- After hours Bookdrop available
- Multiple express check-out stations
- Free public WiFi
- A laptop bar
- Drop-in public computers are available for 30 minute sessions. Printing, photocopying and scanning to USB drive available.
- Adult Book Club collection
- Spacious sections for children and teens
- Bookable meeting rooms with blue-tooth-enabled flat screen televisions
- A bright, open floor plan with large windows overlooking a natural environment of local conifers
Programs & Events
Browse on Calendar on-line or you can find our full list of programs and events by picking up a print calendar in branch
Meeting Room
Please note that our Meeting Space Guidelines are currently under review. Library programming in meeting rooms is continuing. Only room bookings by pre-existing VIRL partners will be honoured and accepted at this time. Thank you for your patience. If you have any questions about Meeting Space bookings, please contact us at info@virl.bc.ca.
Proctoring/Exam Invigilation
Proctoring is available Tuesday mornings at Nanaimo North. Students can book exam invigilation for a cost of $30 per exam. Please see our guidelines here. It is preferable that you use your own laptop. If you do not have a laptop, you can use the library’s. All exams take place in a quiet room.
The best way to arrange your exam time is to email us at NanaimoNorth@virl.bc.ca with your school and course, how long your exam will take, whether you are using your computer or writing a paper exam, and your preferred Friday dates.
The Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch, VIU and Sylvan Learning Centre also provide proctoring services that may be more convenient for you.
Contact Information
- Library Manager – Anthony Martin
- Customer Services Librarian – Adult – Darby Love
- Customer Services Librarian – Children & Youth – Julie Carter
