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.
Immigrants and newcomers
Workplace culture and language training: Intermediate
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Immigrant seniors learning circle (beginner/basic level)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English Corner (in-person) — February 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Early literacy
Circletime success: inclusive and diverse stories at circletime
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
General
Black History Month: Documentary film screenings
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Workplace culture and language training: Intermediate
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm
Collaboratory
Drop-in technology help in Farsi کمک به رفع اشکال تکنولوژی به زبان فارسی
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English Corner (virtual) — February 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Beginner English Corner (in-person) — February 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Low-impact living
Make a bookmark with invasive plants
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Canadian culture and language training: Basic
Monday, March 2, 2026, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Immigrant seniors learning circle (beginner/basic level)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm