News & Events

Aboriginal Awareness Week

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700

May 21st to 24th is Aboriginal Awareness Week. Check out these Canadian Aboriginal Authors and also our Aboriginal Peoples eResources. Coming in June, watch out for our display of historical photographs, when we celebrate Aboriginal History Month.

Armchair Travel returns

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:00 -0700

Enjoy a trip through Central Europe without spending a dime! Join us on May 23 or May 27 to hear a first-hand account of traveling through Prague, Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna.

Local authors this month

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:00 -0700

May has been a fabulous month for authors at GVPL and there are still more to come! Join BC members of the Crime Writers of Canada, author Jeremy Hespeler-Boultbee for his military stories, mystery writers Kay Stewart & Chris Bullock and Miles Olson to hear about living off the grid.

Lightsabers & Laser Beams Trivia - Week 3!

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:30:00 -0700

Our Lightsabers & Laser Beams Trivia Contest continues with new questions for Week 3! The contest is open to all ages and runs throughout May. We'll post new questions every Friday so you can enter each week for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to a local comic book store.

GVPL in the News - Saanich OKs Emily Carr library lease with Uptown

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:50:25 -0700

Victoria News - The Emily Carr library branch should have a new home by the end of the year after Saanich council approved a 10-year lease agreement with Uptown. Read on >>

Emily Carr Branch relocation

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:11:19 -0700

The District of Saanich has approved an agreement to relocate the Emily Carr Branch relocation to Uptown. Read more >>

BC election results

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:42:14 -0700

Elections BC has published results of the 2013 General Election if you want to search by riding, party or candidate.

Big Library Read: an eBook book club

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:33:37 -0700

Big Library Read is a pilot program in which libraries worldwide offer a single eBook to their patrons. Between May 15-June 1, you will be able to use your GVPL library card to download and read The Four Corners of the Sky by Michael Malone. There is unlimited access, so no waiting! Readers are invited to join the book discussion on Twitter using #BigLibraryRead.

May is Asian Heritage Month

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:37:44 -0700

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, check out our featured list this week: Korean Films & Music.

GVPL in the News: 2013 Early Years Awards

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:20:32 -0700

TIMES COLONIST: GVPL was honoured at the 2013 Early Years Awards gala on May 1. GVPL won runner-up in the Favourite Child/Family Friendly Free Family Activity category and librarians won runner-up in the Individuals Who Make Children Feel Most Respected and Welcome. Read on >>

2013 Canadian Jewish Book Awards

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:43:14 -0700

Winners of the 2013 Helen and Stan Vine Canadian Jewish Book Awards have been announced. Congratulations to local poet, Isa Milman, for her book of poetry Something Small to Carry Home.

Election on May 14

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:47:45 -0700

The 40th provincial general election will take place on May 14. Individuals with no fixed address and/or no photo ID are welcome to vote at Our Place (915 Pandora Ave.) between 8 am-5 pm on May 14.

Meet this month's Featured Reader

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:51:49 -0700

May is Asian Heritage Month and to help us celebrate, we talked with Victoria City Councillor, Charlayne Thornton-Joe. Find out what she's reading. >>

GVPL in the News: Visiting Library Services

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:08:13 -0700

VICTORIA NEWS - Volunteers with GVPL's Visiting Library Services deliver materials to some 300 residents within Greater Victoria. Read on >>

2013 BC Book Prizes

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:36:49 -0700

Congratulations to the winners of the 2013 BC Book Prizes! We've compiled a list of the winning books that were announced on May 4 at Government House. If you haven't had a chance, you can also check out the titles that were shortlisted: Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize finalists, Bill Duthie Booksellers' Choice Award finalists, Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize finalists, Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize finalists, Hubert Evans Non-Fiction prize finalists, and Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize finalists.

Lightsabers & Laser Beams Trivia Contest

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:54:01 -0700

Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day both happened on Saturday, May 4th and we've decided to celebrate with a trivia contest! Our Lightsabers & Laser Beams Trivia Contest is open to all ages and will run throughout May. We'll post new questions every Friday so you can enter each week for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to a local comic book store.

May is Asian Heritage Month

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:38:44 -0700

In recognition of Asian Canadians and their contributions to the growth and prosperity of Canada, May is celebrated as Asian Heritage Month. This week we're highlighting Chinese Films & Music as well as 10 Chinese Books You Should Read in Translation.

GVPL on CFAX

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:09:01 -0700

Librarian, Kate Pollock shared her favourite books from childhood with host Pamela McCall on CFAX 1070 radio this week. Share your favourites with us on twitter @gvpl with the hashtag #gvplchildhoodfaves.

Job Opportunities

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:24:39 -0700

Want to work with us? We are looking for an Accounting Assistant !

May 4 is Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day!

Sat, 04 May 2013 09:16:24 -0700

Drop by the Central branch this morning for a free comic, button making, and illustrator Jonathan Dalton. Teens are also invited to join Jonathan for a Drawing Comics workshop at the Juan de Fuca branch this afternoon. We've also got some great lists: Favourite Graphic Books for Adults, Superhero Books for Kids and Graphic Novels for Kids. We're also launching our Lightsabers & Laser Beams Trivia Contest which runs throughout the month of May.