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.
Collaboratory
MS Office learn and practice: Intro to Excel
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English corner (virtual) —December 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Beginner English Corner (in-person) — December 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Authors & writers
North Shore Authors Collection book sale
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Monday, December 8, 2025, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Seniors' gatherings
Seniors' Gathering: Learn how to make a fish leather wallet
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Teens and tweens
Tween holiday social: Karaoke and card-making
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Open door community hub
Wednesday open door community hub
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Citizenship test preparation workshop
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Collaboratory
MS Office learn and practice: Advanced Excel
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm