Hastings Branch
Located on East Hastings Street, in between Nanaimo Street and Renfrew Street.
2674 East Hastings Street
Vancouver BC V5K 1Z6
Canada
Branch Head
Children's Librarian(s)
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Public transit
Bus
- 14 UBC / Hastings on Hastings Street
- 16 Arbutus / 29th Avenue Station on Hastings Street
- R5 Hastings on Hastings Street
Cycling
Bike Lanes
- Adanac Street (local street bikeway)
- Kaslo Street (local street bikeway)
- Slocan Street (local street bikeway)
Bike Racks
- Bike rack immediately in front of main entrance on the sidewalk.
Parking
Free Parking
- Parking on the library's roof, accessible from the back lane
Pay Parking
- Metered street parking
Accessibility
Building
- Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
- Mobility-device accessible washroom – grab handles
- Height-adjustable service desk
- Mobility-device accessible worktables
- Small meeting room with limited turnaround space
Transit
- Designated elevator access rooftop parking
- Restricted metered street parking in front of location
- Bus stops on Hastings Street at Slocan (eastbound) or Penticton (westbound)
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
Features
Meeting Rooms
Unique Collections
World Languages
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This collection has material in Chinese for all ages.
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The collection includes materials in French for all ages.
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This collection has material in Italian for all ages.
Upcoming Events
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Drop in for independent playtime with your children aged 5 and under and a chance to connect with other families. Explore library books, blocks and other toys in this casual self-led session. For ages 0 – 5 years.
9:30am – 11:30am
Hastings Branch -
Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up.
This is a drop-in program.
For intermediate speakers.
10:00am – 11:00am
Hastings Branch -
Meet other kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities 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.
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Hastings Branch