Learn about BC with our eResources
July 28, 2022
We’re closed on BC Day, Aug. 1, but we have lots of digital content related to life in British Columbia …
News and Stories
Make a bookmark on the 3D printer
July 26, 2022
Did you know you can make your own bookmark using our 3D printer? You can! Design your bookmark from scratch …
Five tips to find your next read
July 21, 2022
Summer is the perfect season to kick back and read, especially because you can win prizes for doing it. If …
Recommended by Real Kids Giveaway
July 13, 2022
We want to hear about the books kids love. This summer, kids can share a photo of them with their …
Little Library Giveaway!
July 8, 2022
Tell us about your favourite little library and you could win up to 10 books to help stock it. Giveaway …
Fun 3D printer designs
June 30, 2022
Are you new to 3D printing? We’ve pulled together great designs from Thingiverse so you can give 3D printing a …
Summer craft ideas with CreativeBug!
June 3, 2022
*Note: For free access, log in to CreativeBug through our website before clicking the links. It’s been a long wait …
Ten DIY Spring Crafts
April 1, 2022
Whether you’re celebrating spring or Easter (or both!), this is a great time of year for the entire family to …
Shadow Puppet Contest
March 20, 2022
*Due to the strike, our announcement of the winner has been delayed. Please stay tuned!* Spring break 2022 is all …
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)
