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Kitsilano Branch

Located on Macdonald Street near West Broadway.

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Exterior of Kitsilano Branch

2425 Macdonald Street
Vancouver BC V6K 3Y9
Canada

Branch Head

Branch Head

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Neighbourhood Services Manager

Public transit

Bus

  • 2 Macdonald-16th Avenue / Burrard Station on Macdonald Street
  • 9 UBC / Boundary on West Broadway Avenue
  • 14 UBC / Hastings on West Broadway Avenue
  • 22 Macdonald / Knight on Macdonald Street
  • 99 UBC / Commercial-Broadway Station on West Broadway Avenue

Translink Trip Planner

Cycling

Bike Lanes

  • West 8th Avenue (local street bikeway)
  • Balaclava Street (local street bikeway)
  • Trafalgar Street (local street bikeway)

Bike Racks

  • Two bike racks, one at the entrance to the library and one on the patio.

Parking

Free Parking

  • Library parking on the south side of the library off the alley
  • One hour street parking directly in front of the library entrance
  • No limit street parking on the north side of the library

Pay Parking

  • Metered street parking on Broadway

Accessibility

Building

  • Entrance at street level, button-engaged automatic door
  • Mobility-device accessible washroom
  • Mobility-device accessible worktables
  • Meeting room accessible by elevator with turnaround space

Transit

  • Designated parking lot at the back of the library and street parking in front
  • Bus stops on Macdonald Street and Broadway

Equipment

  • Adjustable Computer Desk
  • Assisted Listening Device
  • Keyboard with Keyguard
  • Large Print Keyboards
  • Magnifying Glass Domes
  • Magnifying Lamps
  • Touchpad Mouses
  • Electronic Video Magnifiers (Freedom Scientific Topaz XL HD)

Software

  • J-Say & Dragon Naturally Speaking
  • Microsoft Windows 10 Accessibility Features
  • OpenDyslexic Font
  • Zoomtext Fusion

Unique Collections

World Languages

Hours
Monday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Upcoming Closures
Monday, May 20, 2024 Victoria Day
Monday, July 1, 2024 Canada Day
Monday, August 5, 2024 BC Day

Upcoming Events

  • A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

    11:00am – 11:30am

    Kitsilano Branch
  • Drop in for some LEGO® building fun at this block party! Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza 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

    Kitsilano Branch
  • A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Songs, rhymes and stories are shared. Suitable for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy and learn together.

    11:00am – 11:30am

    Kitsilano Branch