Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
Skip to main content
An adult is sitting on a couch playing a ukulele.

Borrow a Musical Instrument

Enjoy the sweet sounds of jamming with a guitar, djembe drum, ukulele and more from our musical instrument lending library – all free to borrow with your VPL card.

Banner photos include (clockwise): Participants preparing for the Chinese Centennial event, 1958. (VPL #50342); a man and boy in front of grocery store, 1930s. (VPL #70242); 2021 VPL Writer in Residence Lindsay Wong; and a trainer and horse at Lansdowne racetrack, 1952. (VPL #84624); children playing outside Sikh Temple, 1961. (VPL #88608F) and 2022-2024 Vancouver Poet Laureate Fiona Tinwei Lam.

May is Asian Heritage Month!

Celebrate and learn more about the rich histories, diverse experiences, and inspiring achievements and contributions of Asian Canadians, past and present. 

Spotlight

  • Photo of the Central Library exterior

    Central Library Tours

    Are you curious about special features at VPL's largest location? Join us for a guided tour of the resources and public spaces on the nine floors of the Central Library! All are welcome.

  • stack of juvenile and young adult indigenous books on a table

    Considerations When Choosing Indigenous Books

    Indigenous books provide an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. Thoughtful selection is crucial to ensure these books honour Indigenous voices and accurately reflect their experiences.

  • Photograph of a hand holding an iPhone with the Calculator app open above a file folder filled with mail and printouts.

    Personal Finance

    Learn how to better manage your money by increasing your financial literacy. 

  • Three images: Gwat'sinux woman, Gop’inuxw family in a canoe, Young woman and girl. Surrounding the images is the text: Connection to Kith and Kin.

    Connection to Kith and Kin

    At Connection to Kith and Kin, experts help Indigenous participants search online records for family documents.

    Britannia Branch | Tuesdays, April 14th – June 2nd | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

An adult sits at a table knitting. They are looking at a knitting tutorial on a laptop.

New in the Digital Library: Craft & Hobby

You can now stream on-demand arts and crafts tutorials with Craft & Hobby in the Digital Library. Enjoy knitting, cake decorating, woodworking, photography and more. There's also a great selection of Craftsy classes!