Scheduling Supervisor
September 11, 2026
We are looking for a Scheduling Supervisor to join the People and Culture team located at the Nanaimo North branch. …
News and Stories
Student Page – Nanaimo North
August 28, 2026
Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen communities by supporting learning, connection, …
Library Assistant – Cowichan, Cowichan Lake and South Cowichan
August 27, 2026
Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen communities by supporting learning, connection, …
Student Page – Qualicum Beach
August 27, 2026
Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen communities by supporting learning, connection, …
Student Page – Campbell River
August 14, 2026
Student Page – Campbell River Branch Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen …
Student Page – Nanaimo Harbourfront
August 13, 2026
Student Page – Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen …
Student Page – Chemainus
August 13, 2026
Student Page – Chemainus Branch Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen communities …
Student Page – Gabriola Island
August 13, 2026
Student Page – Gabriola Island Branch Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen …
Student Page – Quadra Island
August 13, 2026
Student Page – Quadra Island Branch Light the Way with VIRL At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen …
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)
