Port Alberni

A public plebiscite created the Port Alberni library 1936. In 1938, it was located in the back of McVicar’s Drug Store, where store employees acted as library attendants. 34 years later, in 1972, the library moved to the Echo Centre and underwent a major refurbishment and expansion in 2007.

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

  • Open for sit down service
  • 2 public access computers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free public WiFi
  • Book returns are open 24/7
  • Collection size of more than 35,000 items

Contact Information

  • Library Manager – Michael de Leur
  • Customer Services Librarian: Children & Youth – Kaitlin Parker