Greater Victoria Public Library

10/13/2026

Looking for a spooky read this Halloween? Tune in to CBC's All Points West today at 4:30 p.m. as librarian Elliot joins host Jason D'Souza to explore chilling stories from around the world. 🎃👻

Drawing on tales from Sweden, South Korea, Argentina, Iran, and beyond, Elliot will introduce readers to unforgettable horror stories and thrillers that draw on unique cultural traditions, legends, and fears.

Get a sneak peek at some of Elliot's recommendations: https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/750.1113/list/8715

10/12/2026

All GVPL branches are closed today, but gvpl.ca is open 24/7! Get instant access to ebooks, e-audiobooks, streaming movies and music, and more!

Don’t have a library card? Get a temporary one now https://gvpl.ca/how-do-i/library-cards.

Regular hours will resume tomorrow.

10/11/2026

Join us for the Great British Columbia ShakeOut! On October 15 at 10:15 a.m., we’ll be participating in this earthquake preparedness drill. If you’re visiting us at that time, be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On! Let’s prepare and stay safe together.

10/10/2026

Want to learn more about cybersecurity but not sure where to start?

Greater Victoria Public Library is proud to be a Get Cyber Safe champion, helping our community build the knowledge and confidence to stay safe online.

With artificial intelligence (AI) making scams and phishing attempts more convincing than ever, it can be difficult to tell what's real and what's not. This Cyber Security Awareness Month, discover simple steps you can take to better protect your accounts, devices, and personal information.

To learn how to , visit https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en

10/09/2026

What is one book you'd recommend everyone read at least once in their lifetime?

Whether it left a lasting impact on you, changed the way you think, or was simply impossible to put down, we'd love to hear your pick!

Share your recommendation in the comments and help inspire our community's next great read. 📚

10/08/2026

Looking for a way to support your child's learning at home?

With SOLARO, students in Grades 3-12 can access curriculum-aligned lessons, reviews, activities, and practice tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Access SOLARO for free with a GVPL library card: https://gvpl.ca/digital-resource/solaro

10/07/2026

Read a book, then write your own!

Teens are invited to join us for our Creative Writing Café at Juan de Fuca Branch. The next meetup takes place on Thursday, October 15, from 4 to 5 p.m.

Connect with fellow writers at this gathering featuring creative writing exercises, dedicated writing time, and optional sharing. Bring a project you're already working on or start something completely new.

Looking for inspiration? Explore our teen booklists: https://gvpl.ca/we-recommend/explore/for-teens

Learn more about our programs for teens: https://gvpl.ca/programs/fall-programs-for-tweens-and-teens

Unleash your creativity, meet like-minded people, and discover new hobbies through arts, writing, gaming, and more!

10/07/2026

This book was due back in 1983 and has just been returned, a remarkable 43 years later!

It may well be one of the most overdue items we've ever had returned.

If you've discovered a long-lost library book at home, a friendly reminder that you can return library materials at any branch, any day, any time. No judgment, just happy reunions. 😊

10/06/2026

Win an unforgettable evening at the opera! 🎶🎭

Enter for your chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to Pacific Opera Victoria's presentation of Il trovatore on October 22. Ballots are available at all GVPL branches from October 6 to 10.

For contest details, visit https://gvpl.ca/news/win-tickets-to-pacific-opera-victorias-il-trovatore

10/05/2026

All GVPL branches will be closed on Monday, October 12, in recognition of Thanksgiving Day.