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 …
News and Stories
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 …
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 …
Summer Reading Clubs Are Here (for All Ages)!
July 16, 2024
It’s Summer Reading Club season at Vancouver Island Regional Library Summer is here and that means summer reading clubs and challenges …
Billing Time Period Moving from 120 Days to 60 Days
March 1, 2024
Just a reminder that beginning March 10, we’ll be reducing the billing period for all checked-out items to 60 days …
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)
