Available Keyboard Shortcuts:
ESC -> Closes most popups and menus
CTRL + U -> Opens accessibility features
CTRL + ALT + M -> Opens combined menu
CTRL + ALT + 1 -> Open first menu
CTRL + ALT + 2 -> Open second menu
CTRL + ALT + 3 -> Open third menu
CTRL + ALT + 4 -> Open fourth menu
CTRL + ALT + 5 -> Open fifth menu
CTRL + ALT + S -> Open search
CTRL + F -> Open all expandable elements
CTRL + ALT + UP -> Scroll to top
CTRL + ALT + DOWN -> Scroll to bottom
Books and media
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Digital library
The digital library's doors are always open. Here you can find and access ebooks, magazines, newspapers, find resource guides, learn a language or a new skill — all from your own living room.
Activities and events
Using the library
COMMUNITY HUBS
Featured event
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 27, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Upcoming special hours
120 14th Street West, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1N9
Open today 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Access your account for checkouts, holds, fines and to view "My Lists".
All library materials may be borrowed with a library card, except reference materials and home services audiobooks. Registration for a library card is free for City of North Vancouver, BC OneCard users and InterLink communities. Get a library card.
Loan periods are 4 weeks for most materials, and 2 weeks for high-demand items such as DVDs and video games. Read about borrowing limits.
Return materials through the automated book drop. Renew materials by logging into our catalogue using your library code and PIN (last 4 digits of your phone number).
NVCL does not charge fines on overdue materials. However, please note that we charge the replacement cost for lost items and long-overdue (6 weeks) items assumed to be lost.
There is no fee to place holds on titles in our catalogue. There is a $1 fee for holds that are not picked up and checked out.
eBooks, audiobooks, movies, magazines and more (holds on children’s materials are unavailable June 20 to September)
Library information, news, events & programs and all other resources
These volunteer opportunities are for teens in grades 8 to 12. Volunteer opportunities are limited and can fill up quickly. These opportunities are first-come, first-served. We will do our best to accommodate your requests! Please note that all library volunteers who work with the public will undergo a mandatory criminal background check.
If you have a question, ask us or call 604-998-3450
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