Vancouver Public Library has been recognized for outstanding contributions to cultural diversity in all areas of operations, including building a culturally diverse workforce and reaching out to Vancouver's diverse communities.

We want to hear from you as we plan the future of your Library. The third topic is this year-long project is Programming & Training – Library events, author readings, computer & genealogy classes and more!

Talk about choice! In addition to touring city streets in May in search of the most-beautiful blossoms, Vancouver residents and visitors can attend an incredible wealth of programs and events at Vancouver Public Library and beyond.

You've heard of Book Clubs, Reading Circles, maybe even literary cocktail gatherings. How about Read Dating? If you are interested in meeting other singles with bookish interests, this popular Library program might be for you!

Join the Friends of Vancouver Public Library at their 2012 Annual General Meeting and have a peek at the Friends-funded iRover.

Free-for-all: Reimagining Your Library is a four-part initiative to help shape your library of the future. In the third program, share your ideas and needs for Library Programs and Training.

Registration opens on April 2 for this year’s Writing & Book Camp for 11 to 16 year olds and the early bird rate is available until May 31. This year’s Camp runs from August 13 to 17.

Just over one year ago, Vancouver Public Library and the Vancouver International Writers Festival created Incite @ VPL to highlight leading local, national and international writers in a twice-monthly free reading and discussion series.

Programs including The Importance and Meaning of Citizenship, Tips on Buying a House in BC offered in Mandarin, and the Library's first-ever Spanish language book club are some of the ways Vancouver Public Library assists immigrants and new Canadians settle into their new home.

If you have ever considered joining or attending a Friends of Vancouver Public Library event or if you’re just learning about the Friends now, mark May 8 on your calendar for the Friends’ 2012 Annual General Meeting.