Due to essential maintenance work, the library website, databases, and some catalogue features will not be available from 7pm on Saturday to 9am on Sunday. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Joint Catalogue & Database Search

Reader's Advisory

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A readers' advisory resource to find book suggestions based on books you have already read, authors you like, or topics of interest.
Tutorial

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A readers' advisory resource for non-fiction: find book suggestions based on books you have already read, authors you like, or topics of interest.

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Paid for by VPL

Find the perfect book with NoveList. A reader's advisory tool including 150,000+ titles for all ages, including book discussion guides, author readalikes, and reading lists.

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Available via the Internet
Paid for by the Province of British Columbia
A catalogue of all public, college, and institute libraries in BC.

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Due to provincial funding cuts, we have cancelled several electronic resources. Can’t find what you need? Ask a Librarian or try our list of alternate resources.

Electronic resources are restricted by license agreements to Vancouver Public Library card holders and to on-site users for purposes of research and private study. Commercial use and systematic downloading, copying or distributing of information are expressly prohibited. Users are individually responsible for compliance with these terms.

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