Masks are now mandatory for all staff and Library visitors over the age of 12, following the Province’s latest public health order. Learn more.

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  •  Last updated: December 2, 2020

Masks are now mandatory for all staff and Library visitors over the age of 12.

People who cannot wear a mask or who cannot put on or remove a mask on their own are exempt. Patrons who are not wearing a mask will be asked to leave the Library, unless they cannot wear one.

Read more about the Province’s Public Health Order here.

Check out the Readers’ Rooftop!

Formerly the rooftop parking lot, the Readers’ Rooftop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days the Library is open, weather permitting. We hope you’ll enjoy this space for reading and connecting (to others or to the Wi-Fi!). Please remember to practise physical distancing and only gather in groups of up to 6 people. This space is generously funded by the WVML Foundation.

If you have questions, need support, or miss your librarian, we are here for you!

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Whether you have a question, need a recommendation, or want help using your device, we are here to provide assistance. Our hours are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

See our COVID-19 Safety Plan

What you can expect when you visit WVML

Discontinued quarantine

We are no longer quarantining materials before returning them to the shelves. This follows an announcement from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) that says “the risk of transmission between users of borrowed items is very low.”

This way, we can get you the materials you want even faster.

Still concerned? You can always quarantine your checked out materials at home for 72 hours before enjoying them.

New hours

Our new hours are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition, we have dedicated service hours from 9 to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the elderly and most vulnerable.

Reduced occupancy

This means you may need to wait to enter the Library or the Youth Department until we can accommodate you. Due to reduced occupancy, there will be no study spaces, meeting rooms, or public seating available in the Library. At this time, all of our Library events and programs are virtual.

Public computers & technology

We have a limited number of public computers available for drop-in use. For computer and device help, you can continue to contact us on LibraryConnect—our tech staff are happy to help.

Enhanced safety measures

You’ll see lineups, signage, and physical distancing markers throughout the Library. Service desks will be outfitted with plexiglass barriers to keep staff and patrons safe. Our maintenance staff will be sanitizing high-touch surfaces approximately every two hours.

What you can do to help keep the Library safe:

Don’t visit the Library if you are sick or required to self-isolate.

If you have symptoms like headache, fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, please stay home and wait until you’re symptom-free to visit the Library. Don’t visit the Library if you have returned from travel outside of Canada in the past 14 days or may have been exposed to COVID-19. Learn more.

Masks are mandatory. Please keep 2 metres apart at all times.

Remember to practise physical distancing and cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow while using the Library. Don’t forget to frequently wash/sanitize your hands.

COVID-19: Resources to Answer Your Questions and Help You Cope

 Health
 Local Government & Community Services
 Mental Health
 Multilingual Resources
 Parents & Families
 Personal Finance
 Renters & Landlords
 Seniors
 Travellers & Canadians Abroad
 Your Business
 Your Job & EI

our most popular online collections

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.

Lynda.com

Find video tutorials to help you learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals.

If you have already created an account, you can download the Lynda.com app through your device’s app store. Once downloaded, use the “Already a Lynda member?” button and sign in under the Organization tab. Use the app like you would the website, or download videos for offline viewing.

RBdigital Magazines

RBdigital magazines are migrating to OverDrive in 2021.
Access hundreds of digital magazines on your computer or mobile device.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.

New to RBdigital? View a tutorial.

Download the app: iOS | Android

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

RBdigital Audiobooks and Ebooks

RBdigital ebooks and audiobooks are migrating to OverDrive starting December 17.
More than 30,000 downloadable audiobooks from RBdigital and over 150 ebooks. Download titles to your home computer or to a mobile device using the RBdigital app.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only.

New to RBdigital? View a tutorial.

Download the app: iOS | Android

Mango Languages

Lessons in 65 languages (including English). Sign up for an account on our website, or download the Mango Languages app on your mobile device.

Access Information: Licensed for West Vancouver residents only

Click here for an online tutorial on how to use Mango Languages.

Upcoming Virtual Events

We are offering some of our most popular programs for all ages online using Zoom! Need help accessing them? Check out this help sheet or contact us.

Jan 26
10:00 am–10:30 am

Storytime [INSTAGRAM LIVE]

Jan 26
10:30 am–12:30 pm

Operas of Mozart and Haydn with Nicolas Krusek [VIRTUAL]

Jan 26
1:00 pm–2:30 pm

Advanced ESL Book Club [VIRTUAL]

Jan 26
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Device Clinics [VIRTUAL]

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