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World Languages

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.

library databases

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

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.

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 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.

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

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only