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October is Canadian Library Month, and the 2025 theme is “Libraries for Life.” This theme means something different to everyone, but one NVDPL patron had this to say: To me, Libraries for Life means that no matter your age or life circumstances, there’s something at the library for you. To my one-year-old daughter, the library is where adventures happen, with colourful picture books, songs , fuzzy puppets , and so many new friends. To my eight-year-old son, the library is whe

Calling all artist, doodlers, and book lovers! To celebrate Library Month, we invite you to enter our bookmark design contest. Whether...

Celebrated authors, advocates, and former Vancouverites Melissa and Chris Bruntlett return to Canada to share their story of relocating...

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day dedicated to honouring the lost children and survivors of the residential...

Need inspiration? Let us help you find your next great read...or watch, or listen! Meet Top Shelf Picks , our one-stop destination for...

Coming soon: Ukrainian Stories and Language kits launch August 21, 2025! Filled with Ukrainian language books and puppets, these kits...

We’re excited to introduce the latest addition to our collection: indoor air quality monitor kits ! These new kits join our growing...

It was April 12, 1964, when the library system we know today as NVDPL was officially launched with its first chief librarian, Enid...