Join us for exciting events hosted by Friends of VPL and the Vancouver Public Library! Members of Friends of the VPL can unlock exclusive access to events such as special programming and tours, e-book training sessions, tours of Special Collections, member-only brunches and more — become a member today!
August 17-27, 2026
book’mark Store and Central Library
Each year, we collect donations of well-kept books, CDs and DVDs to for our used book drive.
Aug 28 – Sept 1, 2026
10am – 5pm in Alice Mackey Room
Join us at the Vancouver Public Library for our used book sale and pick up a new title to read.
For more events, visit the Vancouver Public Library’s event calendar.
April 7 & 9, 2016
Enjoy a special guided tour of the Central Library, exclusive to members of Friends and their friends. Staff from VPL’s Programming & Learning Services will be your guide. Highlights will include the Library’s many architectural features, behind-the-scenes staff areas, and the new Inspiration Lab – the Library’s exciting digital creation space. The tour will last about an hour, with refreshments and time to socialize following in the Morris J. Wosk Boardroom.
June 26, 2016
It’s that time of year again! VPL Foundation is offering Friends an exclusive opportunity to run and fundraise for our favourite library in 2016! In 2015 Friends members took advantage of this partnership, ran a great race, and together the team raised over $5000 for the Vancouver Public Library!
Current members of Friends of the VPL are eligible to enter a draw for free entries to the Scotiabank Charity Challenge 5k or Half-Marathon.
January 24, 2015
Our volunteers have helped put on three book sales, kept book’mark running and participated in outreach on behalf of Friends. We hosted a volunteer appreciation brunch for our active volunteers in recognition of their contributions!
A big thank-you goes out to all of our volunteers for their hard work and continuous support of Friends!
Your donation to the Vancouver Public Library helps fund special programs organized by Friends of the VPL, library collections and grows the love of reading within the Vancouver community. Thank you!