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Facilities at VPL

Vancouver Public Library provides a range of amenities. Each branch offers free Wi-Fi, access to computers, printing, and photocopying, scanning, and many great places to sit and work or relax. Printing costs are paid by coin or with a print card, and meeting rooms can be booked by the public.

Computers

You can book a computer in-person or online.

Online booking is currently only available from inside the library. We apologize for any inconvenience. 


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 Desktop computer stations are available for public use at all of our branches. Each computer has a CD/DVD optical drive as well as USB, headphone, and microphone ports. Headphones are not provided, so please bring your own if you plan on listening to audio.

Research stations are only available for searching the catalogue or accessing VPL’s electronic resources. Anyone can use them without needing to sign in.

Internet stations have fewer restrictions and can be used for browsing the web, checking email, writing resumes, watching movies and much more. You will need your VPL or Internet Access barcode number and library PIN in order to log on or book a time slot. Each internet station computer comes equipped with the following software:

  • Firefox
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Chrome
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Sigil (ebook creator)
  • Microsoft Office 2016 with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote.
  • LibreOffice 5.3: Writer, an open source alternative to Microsoft Office with Writer (Word processor), Calc (Spreadsheet), Impress (Presentation), Draw (Drawing), Math (Formula), Base (Database).
  • Notepad
  • Paint and Paint 3D
  • VLC Video Player
  • Magnifier

Computer stations with more advanced software are available in the Inspiration Lab for people to work on a variety of digital projects.

Computers at the Carnegie branch are not bookable.

Find a public computer at the Central Library with our Computer Location Map. Scroll down to see all floors.

Printers, Photocopiers and Scanners

Access to a coin operated 3-in-1 printer/photocopier/scanner is provided at all of our branches.

You can print directly from any of the library’s computer stations. You will need your library card (barcode) number and PIN to release your print job.

Scanning to email is free. Printing costs are as follows:

Paper Size Black & White (single sided) Black & White (double sided) Colour (single sided) Colour (double sided) Microfiche / Film Black & White (single sided)
8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14" $0.20 $0.30 $0.75 $1.00

$0.40

(8.5" x 14" not available)

11" x 17" $0.40 $0.60 $1.50 $2.00 $0.60

Photocopying costs are as follows:

Paper Size             

 

Black & White (single sided) Black & White (double sided Colour (single sided) Colour (double sided)
8.5" x 11" or
8.5" x 14"
$0.20 $0.40 $0.75 $1.50
11" x 17" $0.40 $0.80 $1.50 $3.00

You can purchase copy cards or exchange bills for coins at the circulation desk. There are also bill changing machines on Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the Central Library

Wi-Fi Access

We are happy to provide Wi-Fi free of charge.

Wireless internet access is available at all VPL branches during library hours.

To connect to our network, select VPL from the available Wi-Fi networks displayed on your device, then click on the Accept button.

Please review our Wi-Fi terms of use.

 

Work Spaces

The availability of work spaces varies from branch to branch, but all locations have tables and chairs that can be used by members of the public. Many branches also have individual study carrels.

Several of our locations have meeting rooms which can be booked by the public. Some are designated quiet areas when not otherwise in use.