A very clean, quiet library beside the fire station. The computers and printers are easy to use…read more I have had my library card since 2008 and it still works well. The staff are friendly and helpful. Inside the library there are enough tables and chairs and of course books. A very happy, spacious place.

All of my friends know that I spend a lot of time reading books. I can plow through a book in a…read moreday, so this is where the library comes in handy. The Firehall Branch is the closest one to me, so I end up going there the most. The Firehall Branch is on the second floor on W 10th Ave between Granville and Hemlock Street. It's a short walk from the 99 B-Line stop at Granville Street. The library itself is pretty small. They have a decent selection of children's literature, fiction, magazines and dvds. They also have computers available that you can pay to use. The best strategy with this library is to put books on hold online, then request them for pickup at the Firehall Branch. I find it can take up to 4 days for a book to be transferred from a different branch, but you receive an email as soon as the book is ready for pick up. The books you put on hold are alphabetically organized on the shelves to the right of the check out counter. There are two express check out stations, as well as two librarians available to check out books for you, which makes things really efficient. The hours of the branch are a bit lackluster compared to other locations. It's open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 AM to 8 PM, and Thursday to Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. It makes it easy enough to pick up books after work, but I wish this branch was open on Sundays as well. Also, I find the librarians aren't as friendly as you'd expect. I donated a huge bag full of plastic bags since they had a sign up asking for some, and the librarian seemed annoyed. If you're looking for super cheap paperbacks and books, this branch sells books for as low as 50 cents each. It's a great deal if you want a new book to read and don't mind its condition. I give this branch 4 stars because I've had no problems getting in any book I've desired in a reasonable time frame. For a small branch, it's in a great, convenient location. If you want a new book to read, save yourself some cash and borrow it from the library!

North Vancouver District Public Library is a gem for book lovers of all ages. It's come a long way…read more They are incorporating models for inclusivity and accessibility by using creative and innovative ways to outreach to diverse groups of marginalized library patrons. They have workshops, computers, printers, photocopiers, soundproof booth for private calls, book sales, donation drives, book clubs, Open Door community hub, workstations, study tables, 3D printing, 16GB/32GB USB 3.0 flash drives for sale to transfer large video files, jigsaw puzzles, educational book collection knapsacks, large print books, items in over 70 languages, audiobooks, children's section, videos, and so much more. Such an inclusive community sanctuary.

Great cozy place to get work done and love the organized atmosphere. Just a trajedy it closes early…read moreat 8 on a weekday when students are trying to get work done.

I love this branch of the library! I use it as a study space often, they have limited seating in…read morethe main area, but there's a room with some tables and chairs that is nice to use (although, can sometimes be closed for events). Every time I've interacted with the staff, they've been the absolute best! Helpful, kind, and clearly happy to work there. My only negative about the location is the washroom. It's normally pretty clean, but the location is not great. They don't have paper towels, only a hand dryer, and it's so close to the rest of the library that you can often hear when it's being used. It's not that big of a deal, but makes me not want to sit as far away as I can get.

As I don't live or work in the area, I rarely use the Kensington branch of the Vancouver Public…read moreLibrary. However, it's near my boyfriend's house, so it's convenient for me to drop off books when in the area (I love how you can return books at any branch), and unlike the Central Library downtown, my primary library, you don't have to use those horrible, slow, often malfunctioning scanners to return books; just hand them to the librarian/leave them on the desk. And like all branches, if the library is closed, you can return books in the drop box. Even though it's a small branch, having a library in an area I frequent is always a good thing. On Friday I needed to print something, so I used the printer at the library, and I also found just the books I was interested in -- travel guides for Portland and San Francisco (I have an upcoming trip to Portland and San Francisco June 28 to July 8). If I lived in the area and this were my primary branch, being small and having limited books wouldn't really matter, as you can request any book in the VPL system to be delivered to any branch of your choosing. The one main downside to this branch is the limited hours. They are only open 1pm-5pm on Sundays, and closed on Mondays. [Yelp collections: Libraries and Bookstores]

vancouver public library is a wealth of information and resources for the community, housed in a…read morestriking building designed to resemble a modern day coliseum. the library provides accessible services to help ensure everyone can use the space comfortably, along with social services and community support resources. it also regularly features events such as talks, workshops, and activities for different age groups. the architecture is organized across several levels. the lower level is currently under construction. level 2 contains the main entrance, information desk, children's collection, library card services, and borrowing services. level 3 focuses on digital creativity, featuring the inspiration lab. this space provides free access to soundproof recording studios, including three sound booths for small groups and the larger terry mcbride recording studio for video and photography. to use these, you can book a session online up to two weeks in advance with your library card, allowing for a maximum of three hours per day. level 4 has collections related to business, cookbooks, esl, and fashion. level 5 is a quiet floor with newspapers and magazines available. level 6 holds dvds, music cds, and spoken word materials. level 7 includes special collections and human resources. level 8 features meeting rooms, a reading room, an eating area, temporary exhibit space, the family theatre, and several outdoor patios for fresh air while you work. level 9 includes additional meeting rooms and a very nice rooftop garden that serves as a great escape with a panoramic view of the city skyline. this green space is even equipped with solar panels that help power the ninth floor. beyond books, the library hosts a musical instrument lending library. you can borrow a variety of instruments free of charge for up to three weeks, including acoustic and electric guitars, violins, ukuleles, and keyboards. to borrow one, simply check the library catalogue to see if it is available and visit the service desk at the central library. inside the building, there are also several convenient services and businesses, including a td machine, blenz coffee, a convenience store, gift store, dental clinic, bike shop, and onigiri ya. together, these resources make the library a welcoming and useful place to study, learn, and spend time.

If I lived here, I'd go to the library at least twice a week (unlike now, where I only check out…read moreebooks online, and go in once every two years when they make me verify my residency). What an incredible resource for the citizens of Vancouver! We had a long layover so we explored every single floor of this library. There were so many computer stations if you needed to do work online, but also so many little nooks with comfy seating to settle down in with a good book. The rooftop had an incredible view of downtown Vancouver, and the atrium was nice and warm. There was currently an "electronic concert" going on where there were chairs set up so people could listen to recordings played over the speakers in the atrium. I thought it was a really neat way to get the community together to listen, discuss, and engage with one another.

The NVDPL system does an OUTSTANDING job providing relevant literature and a safe & comfortable…read moreplace for the people of North Vancouver. What a tremendous resource of books, movies, music and games. The facility is warm and there are plenty of tables and seats to hang around and study. The staff is fantastic and very friendly. I deeply appreciate the online reservation system. We lookup the books we want and place them hold and on our next visit in they are waiting for us by the front door. Amazing! This family is grateful for our local library & all we have available to us.

Cute library in North Van located at Parkgate so really convenient - you can grab a bite and then…read moregrocery shop and then cozy up with a good book. Makes for a nice day off I must say. Lots of books and a great resource section for all you students out there. Also they have a quiet study section, yay, productivity! The library is usually pretty quiet, which is nice... and the staffs are super friendly, helpful and resourceful.

Great little library with a small but great selection of French books for kids. We had a lovely…read morehour catching up on J'aime lire magazines while my younger kids played with the toys available in the kid area.

Came here to catch up with a friend whom I haven't seen a long time ago. This is a neighboring…read morelibrary. I have to say I haven't been in a library for ages. Its quite small and it does have a good number of computer for public use near the front entrance. There is a section for kids. When you walk in the info center (librarian sitting) is facing the entrance. You can get help easily. But like I just said it is a small library so reading choices here are limited. Overall good experience. If you go further near the middle of the library there is a meeting area or sitting area with tables. Not bad

A smaller branch library that had a Friends of the Library sale. Since it was rainy, decided to…read morestop in. It's a smaller library but was able to get a visitor's card. They let you borrow PS2 and Nintendo games.

I am a fan of the online reservation system. With Richmond libraries you can find a book online and…read morethen have it sent to the branch nearest you. The Cambie Branch is the one nearest me. This definitely not a library you can go to without reserving ahead of time, unless you are looking for tween anime books, books in chinese, travel books, diy books, or cookbooks. Thankfully the last 3 topics I am into so I can always find 3 or 4 "impulse buys" while I am there to pick up a reserved book. If you haven't read all your selections in time you can always extend the checkout online- unless someone else has reserved that title. Seriously folks, check out your local library, it's a great free resource. You can't get ALL your info online- even though everything you read on the net is true and accurate! ...

Great place, clean, quiet, handy, easy to find and plenty of free parking. My husband likes books…read moreand love to go spend a couple of hours there. Lots of windows, overseeing the park

Great resources, clean library and helpful staffs…read more Large library so there is a lot of study space and it is (usually) very quiet in terms of noise. Free fast wi-fi and they also have many computer terminals you can use if you don't have a laptop or tablet. My favorite thing about the library is that is is centrally located in North Burnaby next to a swimming pool/fitness centre, a running track and lots of food. Makes for a great study session and efficient day! Librarians are friendly and will help you find whatever you are looking for. If they don't have a book on the shelves you can always request from another library and they ship the book for you. Lots of free parking as well :)