*NEW* Chilton Library
February 2, 2026
Reliable automotive help online 24/7 through Chilton Library, an authoritative vehicle database trusted by automotive enthusiasts and professionals for over …
News and Stories
Encyclopædia Universalis
September 4, 2020
An extensive collection of French-language reference resources. Encyclopedia Universalis provides a wealth of reliable Britannica information en français. Includes a …
Universalis Junior
September 4, 2020
Un outil de référence en français pour les 7 ans et plus! A French-language reference tool for ages 7 and …
Creativebug
May 11, 2020
Creativebug is an art and craft education resource. There are thousands of online video classes taught by leading instructors. Categories …
Knowledge Network
March 27, 2020
Knowledge Network, is a Canadian publicly funded educational cable television network serving the province of British Columbia. The station supports …
BC Laws
November 29, 2018
BC Laws provides free public access to the current laws of British Columbia. This consolidation of BC Statutes and Regulations …
First Voices Language Archive
September 17, 2018
Thousands of text entries in many diverse Aboriginal writing systems, enhanced with sounds, pictures, and videos. Access: Available to anyone anywhere
PebbleGo
September 17, 2018
PebbleGo is a digital information and research tool for K-3 students. Two modules are available: Animals (includes Dinosaurs) and Science. …
National Geographic Virtual Library
September 17, 2018
National Geographic Virtual Library gives access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine — every page of every issue …
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)
