CAN: Vancouver Public Library

350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Mon-Thu: 10.00am - 9.00pm
Fri-Sat: 10.00am - 6.00pm
Sun: 11.00am - 6.00pm

Established in 1869, Vancouver Public Library is the third largest public library system in Canada with a total of 22 branches at the point of writing. I took the opportunity to visit the the nine-storey Central Library, the largest branch that also serves as the administration centre, in the downtown area.

The architecture, which is reminiscent of a Roman amphitheatre, is pretty unique for a library.


The art installation with 1,280 LEDs by Ron Terada, a local artist, touches on "the use of words 
and languages as boundless and imaginative, as a catalyst for a multiplicity of meanings."

The Central Library, which was opened in 1995, includes eateries and retail shops at the concourse area.


Lovely glass-roofed concourse~

The main branch boasts a collection count of more than 1.3 million.



Do you enjoy English Literature? That's my favourite subject in school.
There's quite a big children's section at one of the basement levels.


There are some artwork displayed inside the library.


Transgender people are welcomed to use either the male or the female toilets accordingly. It's all about inclusivity from a bigger perspective.


There's a rooftop garden called Phillips, Hager and North Garden.

The garden is designed by Cornelia Oberlander, a renowned local landscape architect
who has contributed to the designs of many high-profile buildings in Canada and the USA.

The 8,000-square feet garden was opened to the public in September 2018.

I wasn't actually thinking of creating a separate post for the library, hence the lack of photos taken. Nevertheless, I hope that this entry gives you a glimpse of what the Central Library has to offer.

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