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The Vancouver Public Library is closed on Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st for Easter. Carnegie Branch remains open regular hours.

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Collingwood Branch

Located at the corner of Kingsway and Rupert Street.

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Exterior of Collingwood Branch

2985 Kingsway
Vancouver BC V5R 5J4
Canada

Children's Librarian(s)

Children's Librarian(s)
Tiffany Tse

Circulation Supervisor

Circulation Supervisor
Elektra Harris

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 19 Stanley Park / Metrotown Station on Kingsway
  • 26 29th Avenue Station / Joyce-Collingwood Station on Kingsway

SkyTrain

  • 15 minute walk from the Joyce-Collingwood Station (Expo / Millennium Line) on Joyce Street and Vanness Avenue.

Translink Trip Planner

Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • Earles Street (local street bikeway)
  • Vanness Avenue (local street bikeway)
  • 45th Street (local street bikeway)

Bike Racks

  • Bike rack towards the left of the library entrance

Parking

Free Parking

  • Street parking

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washroom – grab handles
  • Low service counters
  • Mobility-device accessible worktables

Transit

  • Bus stops on Kingsway at Rupert
  • No designated parking

 Equipment

  • Adjustable Computer Desk
  • Assisted Listening Device
  • Keyboard with Keyguard
  • Large Print Keyboards
  • Magnifying Glass Domes
  • Magnifying Lamps
  • Touchpad Mouses

Software

  • J-Say & Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
  • OpenDyslexic Font
  • Zoomtext Fusion

 

Unique Collections

World Languages

Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Upcoming Closures
Friday, March 29, 2024 Good Friday
Monday, April 1, 2024 Easter Monday
Monday, May 20, 2024 Victoria Day
Monday, July 1, 2024 Canada Day

Upcoming Events

  • Don’t you wish that you could party with your favourite book characters? We have crafts and games all inspired by the characters from this series! Have fun and celebrate the characters you know and love.For Grades K - 7.

    VPL's Children's Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver kids. Please email us at childrens.teens@vpl.ca to let us know how our program facilitators can support you to participate fully and comfortably.

    2:30pm – 3:30pm

    Collingwood Branch
  • Drop in for independent playtime with your baby and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual, self-led session. For ages 0 – 18 months.

    10:30am – 11:30am

    Collingwood Branch
  • Come to the library for some LEGO® building fun at this block party! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza at the library. For Grades K-7.

    VPL's Children's Services is working to make our programs accessible to all Vancouver kids. Please email us at childrens.teens@vpl.ca to let us know how our program facilitators can support you to participate fully and comfortably.

    2:30pm – 3:30pm

    Collingwood Branch