Using the library
Located in the heart of North Vancouver, City Library is a place to read, explore and discover. Everyone is welcome to learn, study, relax, collaborate and create at the library.
Popular requests
City Library app
City Library's app allows you to search the catalogue, manage your account and check out materials.
Use the City Library app to discover new titles, borrow ebooks and e-audiobooks, and browse recommendations from staff and community members!
Log in just once to have instant access to a digital library card that you can use at the self-checkouts and service desks. You can add family members’ cards too — no need to carry multiple cards in your pocket.
With the app, you can:
- Use it in place of a physical library card to scan at our self-checkouts/service desks;
- Search for books by scanning an ISBN;
- Search the collection and save titles for later;
- Place and manage holds;
- Renew checked-out items; and
- Check library hours.
Lifelong learning
Building your personal emergency plan
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Collaboratory
Drop-in technology help in Farsi کمک به رفع اشکال تکنولوژی به زبان فارسی
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Collaboratory
MS Office learn and practice: Intro to Excel
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English Corner (virtual) — May 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Beginner English Corner (in-person) — May 2026
Friday, May 1, 2026, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Monday, May 4, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Conversation circles for community connection - Intermediate
Monday, May 4, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Conversation circles for the workplace - Intermediate
Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Workplace culture and language training - Intermediate
Monday, May 4, 2026, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Conversation circles for the workplace-Basic
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Immigrant seniors learning circle (beginner/basic level)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Conversation circles for community connection-Basic
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English Corner (in-person) — May 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm