Joe Fortes Branch
Co-located with the West End Community Centre on Denman Street.
870 Denman Street
Vancouver BC V6G 2L8
Canada
Branch Head
Circulation Supervisor
Neighbourhood Services Manager
Public transit
Cycling
Bike Lanes
- Haro Street (local street bikeway)
- Comox Street (local street bikeway)
- Chilco Street (local street bikeway)
- Cardero Street (local street bikeway)
Bike Racks
- Bike rack by both sides of the main library entrance
- Bike rack on the west side of the West End Community Centre
Parking
Pay Parking
- Underground parking lot accessible via Haro Street
- Metered street parking
Accessibility
Building
- Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
- Mobility-device accessible washrooms – grab handles (at adjacent West End Community Centre)
- Mobility-device accessible worktables
- Meeting rooms with turnaround space at community centre, available for a fee
Transit
- Designated elevator access parking in community centre and loading zone in adjacent alley
- HandyDART access at Haro and Denman
- Bus stops one block north on Denman at Haro
Equipment
- Adjustable Computer Desk
- Assisted Listening Device
- Keyboard with Keyguard
- Large Print Keyboards
- Magnifying Glass Domes
- Magnifying Lamps
- Touchpad Mouses
Software
- Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
- OpenDyslexic Font
Features
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 German for adults.
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This collection has material in Persian/Farsi for adults.
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This collection has material in Spanish for adults.
Upcoming Events
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Meet other kids and share books, crafts, and fun activities at the library. This week we will be working together to write and illustrate a book.
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.
11:00am – 12:00pm
Joe Fortes Branch -
Meet new friends and practice your English conversation skills with other English language learners. This is a supportive and casual meet-up.
For intermediate speakers.
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Joe Fortes Branch -
Do you enjoy listening to enchanting tales and singing with others? Join us at the library for stories and songs that you can sing along to with your friends and neighbours.
11:00am – 11:30am
Joe Fortes Branch