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.
Access your account for checkouts, holds, fines and to view "My Lists".
Library card
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.
Borrow
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 and renew
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).
Loan periods and holds
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.
Join other kids between the ages of 8 and 13 in friendly games of chess at City Library. Play casual games on select Tuesdays in the fall and meet others interested in the game! Bring your own set or play with one of ours.
This program is drop-in — no registration required. However, space will be limited. Please arrive on time to guarantee a spot if you wish to start right away.
In alignment with the library's policy, children under the age of 10 must have an adult guardian in the library while they attend. For more information, please email info@nvcl.ca or call 604-998-3450.