Greater Victoria Public Library

06/20/2026

This World Refugee Day, explore stories that inform and inspire. Our curated collection includes powerful memoirs, novels, poetry, and children’s books that share real experiences of displacement, identity, and resilience.

Browse the full booklist 📚 https://librarian.syndetics.com/syndeticsunbound/lp/750.1113/list/3749

Participate in local events 🗓️ https://www.facebook.com/ICAVictoria/posts/-join-us-in-celebrating-the-national-week-of-action-during-world-refugee-day-wit/1356072456627324/

06/19/2026

Dive into a fin-tastic adventure! 🦈🌊

Explore Under the Sea with GVPL's 2026 BC Summer Reading Club! Pick up a Reading Record today.

This progam is open to children aged 14 and under.

06/16/2026

Hot off the shelf this June🔥📖new adult fiction you’ll love!

From apocalyptic love stories (Earth 7) to unlikely crime-fighting duos (A Pair of Aces), there’s something new and notable here for every reader.

Browse our June highlights and discover your next great read:

Published this month and new to the collection | *New & Notable Adult Fiction - June Highlights* by Greater Victoria Public Library

06/15/2026

Loneliness Awareness Week starts today! Check out events happening in the Greater Victoria area focused on building community and combating isolation.

🗓️ Loneliness Awareness Week (June 15–21) is next week!

⭐️ Across the Capital Region, events are happening all week long, from walking groups and speed-friending to picnics and ice cream socials. Whatever you're up for, there's a way to join in and connect with the people around you.

➡️ Check out the calendar to find an event near you to attend: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction

06/14/2026

A reminder that Sunday hours at the Central and Esquimalt Branches conclude at 5pm next Sunday (June 21).

Sunday service will return in the fall as part of the regular seasonal schedule.

06/13/2026

BC Summer Reading Club is less than a week away! 🌊📚Ready for a fin-tastic adventure?

Starting June 19, kids ages 14 and under (plus parents & caregivers!) can swim over to any GVPL branch to pick up their 2026 Summer Reading Club package.

Until September 5, kids can power up their reading superpowers, dive into amazing stories, win weekly prizes, and connect with their local library through fun programs.

👉 Learn more: gvpl.ca
🎬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCvEA5acSjQ

Get ready to dive Under the Sea with the BC Summer Reading Club. St...

06/12/2026

🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with films from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community that explore themes of identity, love, and belonging.

Log in with your library card to stream ad-free on Kanopy: https://www.kanopy.com/en/gvpl/category/43961

06/11/2026

There are so many ways to explore stories at the library and we’ve just added a new one!

Get ready to roll into adventure 🎲 Our brand-new Dungeons & Dragons RPG kits are now available, with holds open and ready to head out next week!

Here’s a look at the adventure kits you can discover:

🔮 Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
🗝️ Keys from the Golden Vault
🕯️ Candlekeep Mysteries
🪜 Quests from the Infinite Staircase
🐉 Dragon Delves

Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or just beginning your quest, these kits have everything you need to bring epic stories to life.

Browse our catalogue and place a hold at gvpl.ca.