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Read in languages other than English, and view films from around the world.

We have books in 中文 Deutsch 日本語 Español Français 한국의  and فارسی. 

Browse new items in 中文 Deutsch 日本語 Español Français 한국의  and فارسی.

All books for adults in languages other than English are located in the West Wing of the Library.

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. 

Watch our Welcome to the Library video in English, French, Korean, Farsi, Tagalog, Chinese, or Japanese.

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Use your WVML card to access online materials in another language.

Kanopy

Stream an amazing collection of movies and documentaries. You can also learn new skills with the Great Courses. Users have access to 4 plays 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.

IndieFlix

IndieFlix films are migrating to OverDrive in 2021.
IndieFlix (formerly InstantFlix) has streaming video of award-winning shorts, feature films, documentaries and selections from Sundance, Cannes and other film festivals. There is a selection of films in other languages including Chinese, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and more. Some content may not be suitable for all audiences. Parents or caregivers are responsible for children’s use of InstantFlix. 

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New to IndieFlix? View a tutorial.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only

 

PressReader

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 5 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 

*App users must first create a personal account using the browser version

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only

Foreign Films

Foreign Films

Beau travail
Beau travail
The perfect nanny
The perfect nanny
A white, white day
A white, white day
The tobacconist
The tobacconist
Bacurau
Bacurau
Beanpole
Beanpole
The seventh seal
The seventh seal
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