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Programs

  • Photo of lion dancers in a parade walking past On Wo Tailors and the Chinese Freemasons building in Vancouver, B.C. on May 22, 1960. A red text box on the right reads: “Asian Heritage Month.”

    Asian Heritage Month

    May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to honour and celebrate the legacy and ongoing contributions of Asian Canadians to our nation. We invite you to explore resources and events at VPL celebrating Asian Heritage Month!

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    Asian Heritage Month Resources for Young People

    Celebrated annually in May, Asian Heritage Month commemorates the numerous ways that Asian Canadians have contributed to shaping Canada’s history. 

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    Author Readings

    Established and emerging authors will draw you into their worlds as they read aloud from their written works and share their experiences.

  • A Vancouver Public Library worker reads a book to children and their caregivers in a park-like setting.

    BiblioBike

    The BiblioBike is an electric cargo trike that brings the Vancouver Public Library to you! Learn more about where we’re headed next!

  • A banner featuring a black-and-white photo taken in 1959 of Olympic athletes Valerie and Harry Jerome running together. The words “Black History Month” in white text appear on a red background to the right. Image from VPL Special Collections (Accession Number: 61387)

    Black History Month

    February is Black History Month. Celebrate with us by learning more about the history and achievements of Black Canadians, participating in events, and more!

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    Book Clubs for Adults

    What’s the only thing that’s better than reading fresh and engaging books? Chatting about them in one of the library’s lively English or Chinese book clubs!

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    Caring Cards

    VPL is collecting and delivering Caring Cards for isolated residents.

  • First Nations people in button blankets at Quatsino Sound

    Connection to Kith and Kin

    At Connection to Kith and Kin Online, experts help Indigenous participants search online records for family documents.

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    Creative Writing Classes at VPL

    Creative Writing classes at VPL provide open, friendly, creative spaces and access to professional authors to aspiring writers of all levels.

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    Creative Writing Instructors