World Languages
Read books in world languages and view films from around the world.
Watch our Welcome to the Library video in English, French, Korean, Farsi, Tagalog, Chinese, or Japanese.
Browse new items in 中文, Deutsch, 日本語, Español, Français, 한국어, and فارسی.
All World Language books for adults are located in the West Wing of the Library.
Kids French, German, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese language materials including board books, picture books, chapter books, and non-fiction are available on the second floor.
We have DVDs from over 80 countries in more than 40 languages in our collection.
The Library has Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Persian, and Spanish newspapers and magazines.
Find out which libraries have books in the language you are interested in on the NewtoBC website.
Use your WVML card to access these online materials in several languages.
A collection of French language ebooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers. It includes popular genre fiction, bestsellers, non-fiction, and more. There are titles for adults, teens, and kids.
Une collection de livres numériques et audionumériques pour tous les âges en langue française provenant de maisons d’éditions canadiennes et internationales. La collection comprend la fiction de genre populaire, les best-sellers, la non-fiction et plus encore.
West Vancouver Memorial Library recognizes the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Agreement on French-language Services.
WVML reconnait le soutien financier de la province de la Colombie-Britannique et du gouvernement du Canada par le biais de l’Entente Canada-Colombie-Britannique relative aux services en francais.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
Click here for tutorials on how to use Bibliothèque numérique (Cantook Station).
Download the app: iOS | Android
*User will be asked to provide an email address for notifications when checking out their first book.
Stream an amazing collection of movies and documentaries. You can also learn new skills with the Great Courses. Users have access to 18 credits per month (but unlimited access to Great Courses and kids' content).
New to Kanopy? View a tutorial.
Download the app: iOS | Android
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
Our largest collection of ebooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines. Search for, check out, and download titles through our catalogue or the OverDrive website. Using a tablet or phone? Get the Libby by OverDrive app, find West Vancouver Memorial Library, and enter your barcode/PIN to log in. For more information visit or call the Help Desk.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.
New to Libby (Library2Go)? View a tutorial.
Digital versions of current newspapers and magazines from all over the world, in dozens of languages. Search by country, language or name of newspaper. Includes today's Vancouver Sun and Province. Rolling archives of all papers, from five to 90 days old. Use the app to access and download your favourite titles anywhere.
New to PressReader? View a tutorial.
Use the browser version, or download the app: iOS | Android
Note: users will need to log into their account again every three days.
Instructions for first time mobile users:
- Before using the app, you will need to create a PressReader account via the WVML website.
- Open PressReader (access this link from the Library's Magazines & Newspapers page)
- Enter your WVML card number and PIN
- Then select Sign In at the top
- Then select New user? Sign up now and enter your first and last name, email address, and choose a password
- Once you have created an account, download the app by going to the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the App Store (Apple mobile devices) and searching for and installing PressReader.
- Tap on the app to open it and then select Sign in.
- Then select Email and enter your email address and the password that you created in step 1.
- Now you can start to browse publications or search for a specific publication.
Note: When you use our website to navigate to the PressReader site, you have to type your WVML card number and PIN. This authorizes you to use PressReader for 3 days. After 3 days, you have to go through the steps above to authenticate and sign in to your account again.
Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only