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.
Children
Reading & card-making with Jane Whittingham
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Open door community hub
Sunday open door community hub
Sunday, December 14, 2025, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Open door community hub
Wednesday open door community hub
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Employment services information session جلسه معرفی خدمات کاریابی
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Collaboratory
MS Office learn and practice: Advanced Excel
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
English corner (virtual) — December 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Immigrants and newcomers
Beginner English Corner (in-person) — December 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm