We are experiencing intermittent but ongoing problems with catalogue logins. We're working with the vendor to find a solution, and apologise for any inconvenience caused in the meantime.

Joint Catalogue & Database Search

Central Library

Location

350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 6B1
Phone: 604-331-3603


Area Branches

Hours

Monday:10am - 9pm*
Tuesday:10am - 9pm*
Wednesday:10am - 9pm*
Thursday:10am - 9pm*
Friday:10am - 6pm
Saturday:10am - 6pm
Sunday:12pm - 5pm

We offer limited service to the public on Sundays. There is no telephone or email service and limited onsite professional and clerical assistance. Due to these limitations, some referrals are made to staff working on the next full service day.

* Special Collections (Level 7) closes at 6pm.


Upcoming Holiday Closures:

Contact

Phone: 604-331-3603 E-mail:  info@vpl.ca

Central Library Contact Information

Features

Wheelchair accessible
Each floor has many public computers with access to the Internet, the library catalogue, and Open Office
All Internet, catalogue and CD-ROM computers have access to a network printer
Reserve your computer online and save time!
Wireless Internet Requirements
Photocopiers - photocopying is readily available throughout the library.
Public Lockers - located outside Special Collections on Level 7.
Fax machine - located in the Level 4 Copier room. .40 per page (local calls only), copy card only
Free and rental meeting rooms available.

Collection

Visit the Central Library Collection page for more information,  including detailed information about our subject and specialized collections and other library resources.

Events

Please check our Events Calendar for information on events and courses at this branch.

Additional Information

For more information about facilities and services at the Central Library, try the following links:

Accessibility
Central Library FAQ
Facilities & Services
InfoAction
Interlibrary Loans
Literacy & ESL Resources
Public Art
Technical Services

Central Library

Located in Library Square which occupies a full city block: bounded by Homer, Hamilton, Robson and Georgia Streets.

Neighbourhood

Downtown

Bus

5, 6, 8, 20 Richards Street

15 Robson Street

  • HandyDart drop off on Hamilton Street between Georgia Street and Robson Street. The drop off is designated "Passenger" zone.

Translink Trip Planner

Skytrain

7 minute walk from the Granville, City Centre and Stadium Stations.

Parking

  • The entrance to the parking garage is on Hamilton Street (near Robson Street). 5 am to Midnight, 7 days a week. Easy Park
  • Specially designated handicapped parking stalls beside doors to the elevators in the parking garage below the library building.
  • 2 hour meter parking is available around Library Square.
james.bond@vpl.ca