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6250 Hammond Bay Rd

Nanaimo BC
V9T 6M9

Phone: 250-758-4697

ref@virl.bc.ca

Features

Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	9-5
Tuesday	9-5
Wednesday	9-5
Thursday	9-5
Friday	9-5
Saturday	closed
Sunday	closed

Bella Coola

450 MacKenzie St

Bella Coola BC
V0T 1C0

Phone: 250-799-5330

BellaCoola@virl.bc.ca

Features

4 public internet stations
Collection size of almost 10,000 items
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10-1:30
Thursday	10-1 & 2-5
Friday	10-1 & 2-5
Saturday	10-1 & 2-5
Sunday	Closed

Books By Mail

90 Commercial Street

Nanaimo BC
V9R5G4

Phone: 1-877-415-VIRL (8475)

bbm@virl.bc.ca

Features

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Bowser

Box 181, #111 - 6996 W Island Hwy

Bowser BC
V0R 1G0

Phone: 250-757-9570

bowser@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public access computers
Collection size of almost 8,000 items
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	1-4 & 5-8
Friday	1-5
Saturday	10-2
Sunday	Closed

Campbell River

1240 Shoppers Row

Campbell River BC
V9W 2C8

Phone: 250-287-3655

CampbellRiver@virl.bc.ca

Features

12 public computers with word processing, printer and Internet
Free public WiFi
Two early literacy stations
Photocopier
Programs for all ages
Reference service
Study tables
Accessible
Large magazine collection
Collection size of more than 50,000 items
Bookable Rooms

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Chemainus

9796 Willow Street

Chemainus BC
V0R 1K0

Phone: 250-246-9471

Chemainus@virl.bc.ca

Features

6 public access computers with Internet access, word processing and printing
Free public WiFi
Research help
Collection size of almost 15,000 items
Meeting room

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10 - 5
Tuesday	10 - 8
Wednesday	10 - 8
Thursday	10 - 8
Friday	10 - 5
Saturday	10 - 5
Sunday	12 - 4

Comox

101-1720 Beaufort Ave

Comox BC
V9M 1R7

Phone: 250-339-2971

Comox@virl.bc.ca

Features

4 public computers
Printing & photocopying
Wheelchair accessible
Adult and children's programs
Reading lounge with fireplace
Free public WiFi
In addition to street parking there are 12 library parking spaces behind the building

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-5
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Cortes Island

1255 Seaford Rd (Linnaea Farm)

Manson's Landing BC
V0P 1K0

Phone: 250-935-6566

CortesIsland@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public computers
Free public WiFi
Children's early literacy station
Bright and comfortable reading area
Collection size of almost 6,500 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	1-4 & 5-8
Thursday	Closed
Friday	1-5
Saturday	10-2
Sunday	Closed

Courtenay

300 6th St

Courtenay BC
V9N 9V9

Phone: 250-334-3369

Courtenay@virl.bc.ca

Features

16 Public Computer Stations
Word Processing
Printing & Photocopying
Wheelchair Accessible
Reading Lounge with fireplace
Study carrels and tables
Programs for Adults and Children
Research help
Microfilm Reader & Printer
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Cowichan

2687 James St

Duncan BC
V9L 2X5

Phone: 250-746-7661

Cowichan@virl.bc.ca

Features

16 public access computers with internet access, word processing, photocopying and printing
Free public WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Research help
Free programs for adults and children
Photocopier
Daily newspapers
World Languages collection (Cantonese, German, Korean, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese)
On BC Transit route
Simon Charlie totem pole
Bookable Meeting Room
Collection size of almost 60,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Cowichan Lake

68 Renfrew Ave Box 918

Lake Cowichan BC
V0R 2G0

Phone: 250-749-3431

CowichanLake@virl.bc.ca

Features

Eight public access computers
Free public WiFi
Photocopier
Collection size of more than 14,500 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Creativity Commons

90 Commercial St

Nanaimo BC
V9R 5G4

Phone: 250-753-1154

cc@virl.bc.ca

Features

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Cumberland

2746 Dunsmuir Ave

Cumberland BC
V0R 1S0

Phone: 250-336-8121

Cumberland@virl.bc.ca

Features

4 public computers
Word processing
Photocopying & printing
Free public WiFi
Cozy fireplace
Children's space
Collection size of more than 12,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-5
Wednesday	1-8
Thursday	1-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Gabriola Island

#5 - 575 North Rd

Gabriola Island BC
V0R 1X3

Phone: 250-247-7878

GabriolaIsland@virl.bc.ca

Features

6 public access computers
Word processing
Photocopying & printing
Free public WiFi
Wheelchair accessible
Ample free parking
2 Light Therapy Lamps
Cozy, inviting atmosphere

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-7
Wednesday	10-7
Thursday	10-7
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Gold River

396 Nimpkish Dr

Gold River BC
V0P 1G0

Phone: 250-283-2502

GoldRiver@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public computers
Free public WiFi
Children's early literacy station
Collection size of almost 10,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	1-5 & 6-8
Wednesday	1-5 & 6-8
Thursday	Closed
Friday	3:30-8
Saturday	1-5
Sunday	Closed

Hornby Island

1765 Sollans Rd

Hornby Island BC
V0R 1Z0

Phone: 250-335-0044

HornbyIsland@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public computers
Printing and photocopying
Free public WiFi
Updated interior with warm features and comfortable seating
Children's area
Children's early literacy station
Magazine nook
Study space
Collection size of more than 5,500 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	4-8
Thursday	10-12 & 1-5
Friday	1-5
Saturday	10-12 & 1-5
Sunday	Closed

Ladysmith

#3 - 740 First Ave

Ladysmith BC
V9G 1A3

Phone: 250-245-2322

Ladysmith@virl.bc.ca

Features

6 public computers
Collection size of more than 26,000 items
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-5
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Masset

Box 710, 2123 Collison Ave

Masset BC
V0T 1M0

Phone: 250-626-3663

Masset@virl.bc.ca

Features

Public access computer
Wheelchair accessible
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	1-4 & 5-8
Friday	1-5
Saturday	10-2
Sunday	Closed

Nanaimo Harbourfront

90 Commercial St

Nanaimo BC
V9R 5G4

Phone: 250-753-1154

NanaimoHarbourfront@virl.bc.ca

Features

Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
24 public access computers
Meeting rooms
Creativity Commons
Microfilm Reader
Optelec Low-Vision Reader
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Nanaimo North

6250 Hammond Bay Rd

Nanaimo BC
V9T 6M9

Phone: 250-933-2665

NanaimoNorth@virl.bc.ca

Features

Over 60,000 items in its collection
A large fireplace and magazine area
Bookable meeting rooms with blue-tooth-enabled flat screen televisions
Adult Book Club collection
A laptop bar
Multiple express check-out stations
Automated book return
Spacious sections for children and teens
A bright, open floor plan with large windows overlooking a natural environment of local conifers
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Nanaimo Wellington

3200 N. Island Hwy

Nanaimo BC
V9T 1W1

Phone: 250-758-5544

NanaimoWellington@virl.bc.ca

Features

20,000 items in collection
8 Public computers with Microsoft Office
Photocopier, scanner and printer
Free public WiFi
Fireplace and reading lounge
Study room (seats 4)
Free parking
Wheelchair accessible

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Parksville

100 Jensen Ave E

Parksville BC
V9P 1K3

Phone: 250-248-3841

Parksville@virl.bc.ca

Features

6 public access computers with Internet access, word processing and printing
Free public WiFi
Study carrels
Programming for children and adults

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	12:30-4

Port Alberni

4255 Wallace St, Unit B

Port Alberni BC
V9Y 3Y6

Phone: 250-723-9511

PortAlberni@virl.bc.ca

Features

6 public access computers
Wheelchair accessible
Free public WiFi
Collection size of more than 35,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Port Alice

Box 190, 951 Marine Drive

Port Alice BC
V0N 2N0

Phone: 250-284-3554

PortAlice@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public access computers
1 children’s literacy computer
Wheelchair accessible
Printing
Photocopying
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	1-4 & 5-8
Friday	1-5
Saturday	10-2
Sunday	Closed

Port Clements

Box 283, 36 Cedar Ave W

Port Clements BC
V0T 1R0

Phone: 250-557-4402

PortClements@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public access computers
Wheelchair accessible
Free public WiFi
Collection size of more than 5,300 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	3-8
Wednesday	3-8
Thursday	3-8
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10-12 & 1-5
Sunday	Closed

Port Hardy

7110 Market St

Port Hardy BC
V0N 2P0

Phone: 250-949-6661

PortHardy@virl.bc.ca

Features

Fireplace
Two reading areas
Large children’s space
6 public access computers
2 children's literacy computer
Printing
Photocopying
Wheelchair accessible
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	10-12 & 1-5
Thursday	1-4 & 5-8
Friday	12-5
Saturday	10-12 & 1-5
Sunday	Closed

Port McNeill

4-1584 Broughton Blvd

Port McNeill BC
V0N 2R0

Phone: 250-956-3669

PortMcneill@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public access computers
1 children's literacy computer
Wheelchair accessible
Photocopying
Printing
Scanning
Free public WiFi

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	1-5 & 6-8
Thursday	10-12 & 1-5
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10-3
Sunday	Closed

Port Renfrew

6638 Deering Road

Port Renfrew BC
V0S 1K0

Phone: 250-647-5423

PortRenfrew@virl.bc.ca

Features

Designated reading area and comfortable seating
Children’s literacy computer
2 public computers
Free public WiFi
Modern facility and fixtures
24/7 book return
Collection size of more than 5,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	2-5 & 6-8
Thursday	2-5 & 6-8
Friday	12-5
Saturday	10-2
Sunday	Closed

Quadra Island

654 Harper Rd

Quathiaski Cove BC
V0P 1N0

Phone: 250-285-2216

QuadraIsland@virl.bc.ca

Features

6 Public computers
Self-checkout machine
Public programs
Free public WiFi
Photocopier
Children's literacy stations
Study tables
Collection size of more than 16,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-5
Wednesday	1-8
Thursday	1-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Qualicum Beach

101 - 660 Primrose St

Qualicum Beach BC
V9K 2R5

Phone: 250-752-6121

QualicumBeach@virl.bc.ca

Features

Wheelchair accessible
6 public access computers
Free public WiFi
Qualicum Beach Asian Collection (English language DVDs, cookbooks, travel books, children's books, mysteries and more on Asian-related themes)
Children's computer with Early Literacy Games
Collection size of more than 32,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	10-8
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-8
Friday	10-5
Saturday	10-5
Sunday	Closed

Queen Charlotte

Box 339, 138 Bay, Community Hall

Queen Charlotte BC
V0T 1S0

Phone: 250-559-4518

QueenCharlotte@virl.bc.ca

Features

Wheelchair accessible
2 public access computers
Free public WiFi
Collection size of more than 12,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	1-4 & 5-8
Thursday	Closed
Friday	12:30-5
Saturday	10-12 & 1-5
Sunday	Closed

Sandspit

Box 228, Seabreeze Plaza, Beach Rd

Sandspit BC
V0T 1T0

Phone: 250-637-2247

Sandspit@virl.bc.ca

Features

Wheelchair accessible
2 Public computers
Free public WiFi
Collection size of almost 4,500 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-12 & 1-5
Wednesday	10-2
Thursday	1-4 & 5-8
Friday	Closed
Saturday	10-2
Sunday	Closed

Sayward

674 H'Kusam Way

Sayward BC
V0P 1R0

Phone: 250-282-5551

Sayward@virl.bc.ca

Features

2 public computer stations
Free public WiFi
Collection size of more than 3,000 items

Hours

Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10-8
Wednesday	10-8
Thursday	10-2
Friday	1-5
Saturday	10-2
Sunday	1-5

Sidney / North Saanich

10091 Resthaven Drive

Sidney BC
V8L 3G3

Phone: 250-656-0944

Sidney@virl.bc.ca

Features

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible washroom
8 public access computers and printer/copier
2 children's computers with early literacy games
Fireplace lounge area
Study area
Bright open floor plan with large windows overlooking a beautiful garden and Community Wellness park
Home delivery service for customers who cannot visit the library in person
On BC transit route
Free public WiFi