Legit Librarian Hack
October 7, 2022
Naxos Sheet Music Most of our customers know that the library offers recorded music on CDs and through our Naxos …
News and Stories
10 spooktacular Halloween crafts
October 7, 2022
Halloween is just around the corner! If you’re looking for a last minute costume, décor ideas or a fun craft …
Library Month Giveaway
October 7, 2022
October is Canadian Library Month! It’s a chance for libraries to spread the word about what we do and offer…because …
In Our Own Teen Voice Winners
September 29, 2022
Vancouver Island Regional Library would like to belatedly congratulate all of the teen authors who participated in the In Our …
It’s Science Literacy Week!
September 20, 2022
Science Literacy Week in Canada (September 19-25) is all about showcasing the many ways kids and families can explore and …
Comics workshops coming up
September 16, 2022
Don’t miss these FREE comics workshops in select communities with Canadian artist Renée Nault. The events are a partnership with …
Frankenstein Day Giveaway
August 30, 2022
Frankenstein Day is an unofficial holiday but we love it all the same! It’s meant to celebrate Mary Shelley, the …
Navigate the 2022 Civic Election
August 19, 2022
Ready for the 2022 General Local Election? The General Local Election happens this October. Not only are there key …
Book Lovers Day Giveaway
August 8, 2022
It’s Book Lovers Day on August 9 and to celebrate, we’re doing a giveaway that’s all about celebrating our collective …
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)
