Friends of the VPL

Friends of the VPL The Friends of the VPL are a community of library lovers who advocate and fundraise for the Vancouver Public Library through events and book'mark.

Are you curious about the central branch of Vancouver Public Library? Did you know that there are free guided tours avai...
04/17/2026

Are you curious about the central branch of Vancouver Public Library? Did you know that there are free guided tours available that will take you through floors 2 to 9 of this gorgeous building designed by Moshe Safdie?
The upcoming tours will take place on May 14th and June 9th. These are drop-in events, and you can visit vpl.ca for more information.

Have you chosen your Jellycat for the season? From graduation bunnies to irresistible pastries, you will certainly find ...
04/14/2026

Have you chosen your Jellycat for the season? From graduation bunnies to irresistible pastries, you will certainly find one that steals your heart.

Shop them at book'mark, The Library Store, at Central VPL or online at bookmarkstore.ca

04/09/2026

We’ve added some fun bookish extras to book’mark…Think puzzles, cards, and more! Perfect for pairing with their book counterparts or gifting to the book lover in your life. Stop by and check them out!

03/28/2026
Spring is here! At book’mark we’ve got lots of fresh, flowery cards (as well as some Jellycat plushies) perfect for send...
03/20/2026

Spring is here! At book’mark we’ve got lots of fresh, flowery cards (as well as some Jellycat plushies) perfect for sending a little touch of spring to someone you love. We’ve got something blooming for every occasion! Stop by and see what’s new this season!

Feeling lucky? Celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day with green goodies from book’mark, as well as stories by Irish a...
03/11/2026

Feeling lucky? Celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day with green goodies from book’mark, as well as stories by Irish authors or set in Ireland! After all, it’s easy being green.

VPL is introducing the 2026 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence, Cee Peal! As a theatre artist from the Nisga’a First Na...
03/05/2026

VPL is introducing the 2026 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence, Cee Peal! As a theatre artist from the Nisga’a First Nation of Northern B.C., Cee will be bringing his experience working in theatre to the library. Whether you’re interested in staging your own play, or just curious about the art of theatre in general, don’t miss out on Cee’s events! For a list of events, visit vpl.ca/storyteller.

02/18/2026

Consider this your sign to check out the multilingual resources , for desperation truly is the mother of multilingualism. Do not let the torment of awaiting Season 4 Part 2 hinder thy pursuit of foreign tongues.

02/12/2026

Love is in the air 💗 Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or treating yourself, we’ve got the perfect Valentine’s gift waiting for you at book’mark!

Sending early Lunar New Year wishes to all who celebrate! Shop beautiful cards and other Horse-themed gifts at book’mark...
02/05/2026

Sending early Lunar New Year wishes to all who celebrate! Shop beautiful cards and other Horse-themed gifts at book’mark for the Year of the Horse.

01/30/2026

Friends of the VPL is looking for board members! If you are passionate about nonprofit or community development, this is a great opportunity to gain experience and support your community. For more information about the position, visit the link in our bio.

Address

Vancouver, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16043314040

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