News Releases

Recent News Releases

Award-Winning Science Fiction Author Library's Sixth Writer in Residence
posted on August 17, 2010

The Library is thrilled to announce that award-winning science fiction author Spider Robinson is our sixth Writer in Residence!

Anne Cameron Recipient of 16th George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award
posted on July 23, 2010

Acclaimed BC writer Anne Cameron to be awarded for her outstanding literary career on July 29 at the Central Library. All are welcome to attend.

Vancouver Public Library Launches First Reel Teen Video Contest
posted on June 30, 2010

Create a video trailer to promote your favorite book and you could win some great prizes and a chance to compete with other Metro Vancouver winners for a grand prize worth $200!

Public Library AskAway Virtual Reference Service to Close June 30
posted on June 15, 2010

AskAway will no longer be available after June 30. However, Vancouver Public Library will continue to offer telephone and email reference service.

Best of BC Books Online
posted on June 06, 2010

Try out our new e-book collection of about 1,000 non-fiction titles published in British Columbia, including history, arts and culture, political commentary, biography, urban issues and the environment.