The Vancouver Public Library
The Public Library in Vancouver was completed in 1995 (started in 1993), and features nine floors, 315 arches, and numerous observation decks. The architecture resembles a Roman coliseum and stands on a wide plaza perfect for relaxing, studying, and lounging. There is an inviting shopping area on the first floor including fast food restaurants and shops.
Vancouver Public Library Programs and Events:
Vancouver Public Library Branches:
| 1661 Napier Street |
| 401 Main Street |
| 350 West Georgia Street |
| 7110 Kerr St. |
| 2985 Kingsway |
| 4515 Dunbar St. |
| 1455 West 10th Avenue |
| 1950 Argyle Drive |
| 2674 East Hastings Street |
| 870 Denman Street |
| 1428 Cedar Cottage Mews |
| 2112 West 42 Avenue |
| 2425 MacDonald Street |
| 8386 Granville Street |
| 1 Kingsway |
| 191 - 650 West 41st Avenue |
| 302 - 345 Robson Street |
| 2969 East 22nd Avenue |
| 3981 Main Street |
| 6076 Fraser Street |
| 592 East Pender Street |
| 4480 West 10th Avenue |
Vancouver Public Library Contact Information:
Vancouver Public Library
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1
Information 604-331-3600
Hours 604-331-3601
| Accounting 604-331-4010 |
Interlibrary Loans vplill@vpl.ca |
| Acquisitions 604-331-4033 |
Library Board 604-331-4003 board@vpl.ca |
| Ask a Question 604-331-3603 |
Library Directors Group 604-331-4000 |
| Bookmark, the Library Bookstore 604-331-4040 |
Lost and Found 604-331-4061 |
| Branches | Marketing & Communications 604-331-3681 |
| Central Library (recorded message) Information & Hours 604-331-3600 |
New Media Directory 604-331-3638 |
| Circulation Lost cards, fines, PIN numbers etc. 604-331-3670 |
Purchasing Agent (non book materials) 604-331-4011 |
| Computer Room 604-331-4079 |
Quick Information Line 604-331-3603 |
| Computer Training Assistant Manager Tara O'Coffey 604-331-3747 Tara.OCoffey |
Reference 604-331-3603 |
| Employment/Human Resources Job Line 604-331-4050 General Inquiries 604-331-4052 |
Room Rentals Library Square Conference Centre 604-331-4045 or 604-331-3823 rooms@vpl.ca |
| Electronic Resources Librarians Broadus Mattison, 604-331-3677 Anna Wilkinson, 604-331-3792 eresources@vpl.ca |
Secondary School Contact 604-331-3690 |
| Elementary School Visits 604-331-3663 |
Security 604-331-4060 |
| Email For information and reference questions please use our Info Email service. |
Sequels Index - Orders 604-331-3691 |
| Enquiries 604-331-3603 |
Suggested Purchase Form Send titles you'd like us to consider purchasing. |
| Events and Programs 604-331-4044 programs@vpl.ca |
Telecirc (automated phone services) 604-257-3830 |
| Friends of Vancouver Public Library 604-331-4049 |
TTY Telephone service for the deaf 604-331-3606 604-331-3799 (library hours) |
| Historical Photographs - Orders 604-331-3776 |
VPL Foundation 604-331-3897 |
InfoAction (fee-for-service) |
Website For questions and concerns about the library website. webmaster@vpl.ca |
| Information 604-331-3603 |
Youth Services & Community Relations 604-331-4035 |