Current Library Services
April 22, 2022
Proof of vaccine is no longer required
Proof of vaccination no longer needs to be shown for those over 12 attending an indoor program.
Masks are no longer mandatory
Masks are no longer required in our branches in accordance with the Provincial Health Officer’s changes to COVID restrictions, but you are welcome to wear one if you’d like. You can read more about the province’s changes here.
Meeting rooms and in-branch programming
The Provincial Health Officer’s recent announcement around occupancy restrictions and social gatherings means we can return to holding in-branch programs and offer meeting rooms to the public in many of our branches. Contact your branch or follow them on Facebook to find out what’s happening.
Print Your Vaccine Card Free at Your Library
VIRL is waiving printing fees for customers who need to print proof of vaccination cards.
There are currently no overdue fines on library materials. However, we ask that you still return your items by their due dates so others can enjoy them.
Click on your branch below to find out the services available.
Read about the different service models and then click on your branch below to see the branch hours and what’s currently being offered. Be sure to bring your library card along with you!
Find out what’s happening at your branch:
- Bella Coola
- Bowser
- Campbell River
- Chemainus
- Comox
- Cortes Island
- Courtenay
- Cowichan
- Cowichan Lake
- Creativity Commons
- Cumberland
- Gabriola Island
- Gold River
- Hornby Island
- Ladysmith
- Masset
- Nanaimo Harbourfront
- Nanaimo North
- Nanaimo Wellington
- Parksville
- Port Alberni
- Port Alice
- Port Clements
- Port Hardy
- Port McNeill
- Port Renfrew
- Quadra Island
- Qualicum Beach
- Queen Charlotte
- Sandspit
- Sayward
- Sidney / North Saanich
- Sointula
- Sooke
- South Cowichan
- Tahsis
- Tofino
- Ucluelet
- Union Bay
- Woss
Get in Touch With Us!
We know you have lots of questions. We’re here to help you Monday to Thursday, 10am – 6pm and Friday and Saturday from, 10am – 5pm.
- Send us email
- Give us a call at 1.877.415.8475
- Check out our complete list of FAQs