Vancouver Library

• New Vancouver library focused on Black history opens its doors

  A UBC student has completed her project of opening a new library in Vancouver focused on local Black history and culture. She hopes the space will be the start of a new chapter.

  Education

  Sep 3, 2022
  
• Event featuring controversial speaker Meghan Murphy to go ahead at Vancouver library

  Murphy's views on transgender rights have drawn protests at previous events.

  Jan 27, 2020
  
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• VPL revises room booking policy after controversial speaker draws protests

  The move comes in the wake of a speaking engagement by a controversial feminist this year that drew condemnation and protests from the LGBTQ2 community.

  Sep 27, 2019
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• The Vancouver Public Library has worked to open a rooftop garden for 23 years. Where is it?

  It's been one of the biggest question marks at the library for years. Now, there may finally be an answer.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2018
• ‘We will wait and see’ says Vancouver Mayor on policy banning librarians from giving naloxone

  Should librarians and other city staff be able to administer naloxone if they see someone overdosing?

  Health

  Mar 20, 2018
• Vancouver library to start planning downtown ‘garden in the sky’

  Standing on the green roof of the Vancouver Public Library under the blazing sun Wednesday, head librarian Sandra Singh takes in the panoramic view of downtown Vancouver.

  Apr 25, 2013