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Joe Fortes Branch

Location

870 Denman Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6G 2L8
Phone: 604-665-3972


Area Branches

Kitsilano Branch  |  Outreach Branch  |  Firehall Branch  |  West Point Grey Branch

Hours

Monday: 10am - 9pm
Tuesday: 10am - 9pm
Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday: 10am - 9pm
Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 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.


Upcoming Holiday Closures:

Good Friday - April 2, 2010
Easter Monday - April 5, 2010
Victoria Day - May 24, 2010
Canada Day - July 1, 2010

Contact

Phone: 604-665-3972 E-mail:  info@vpl.ca

Branch Head: Thomas Quigley
Children's Librarian:  
Circulation Supervisor: Carolin Adeli-Sardo
Area Manager: Daniela Esparo: 604-665-3976

Features

Wheelchair accessible
Computers: 12 total
5 Research; 7 with OpenOffice
7 with Internet access* (5 at 60 minutes; 2 at 15 minutes)
Computers have access to a printer
Reserve your computer online and save time!
Wireless Internet (Requirements)

* Internet access at this branch is provided in partnership with the Government of Canada through its Community Access Program.

Collection

  • English as a second language and Literacy sections with a large ESL kit collection
  • Strong Large Print section
  • Information for Seniors
  • Small reference section.
  • Small collections in Chinese, German, Spanish and French
  • Strong gay and lesbian fiction and nonfiction collection
  • Gay titles booklist
  • Strong fiction, travel, health and biographies collections

Events

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

 

Events for Children

There are no children's programs scheduled at this time at Joe Fortes Branch.

Events for Teens

There are no teen programs scheduled at this time at Joe Fortes Branch.

Events for Adults

There are no adult programs scheduled at this time at Joe Fortes Branch.
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Joe Fortes Branch

Part of a joint operation with the West End Community Centre and the King George High School. Located in the West End Community Centre

Neighbourhood

West End

Bus:

5  Robson Street

Translink Trip Planning

Parking:

Street parking is very limited in the area due to West End Resident Permit Parking program. Pay parking available in the underground parking garage of the Community Centre (entrance off Haro Street).



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