Friends of the VPL

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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.