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Oak Bay Branch
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Address: | 1442 Monterey Ave. Victoria, BC V8S 4W1 |
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Hours: |
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday |
10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 10:00 am - 9:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Closed (May to October) |
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Parking: | Free parking in adjacent lot |
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Dates Closed: |
Holiday and Closure schedule | |
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Bus Route: | Bus routes to all GVPL locations |  |
Branch Contacts: | 250-592-2489 (Phone) | |
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Map: | Google map | Branch Head: | Ruth Mcallister | ||
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Accessibility: | Full access for persons with disabilities. |
Floorplan: | Oak Bay Branch | ||
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Branch History: | The Oak Bay Branch, originally opened in December 1971, was designed by Wagg & Hambleton and built by E.J. Hunter & Sons. Tony James of Warner James Architects designed the newly expanded and renovated Branch officially opened to the public on October 7, 2000. The total size of the Branch, including the basement, is 11,358 square feet, an expansion of 5,300 square feet over the original floor plan. The renovation also included a new entry to the Branch and the Monterey Seniors Centre. The glass artwork is by local artists Thomas Mercer and Ed Schaefer.
A unique design feature of this Branch is the incorporation of the Tonkin heritage home on Hampshire Road into the expanded space. Highlights include two gas fireplaces, a special conservatory reading room and a new community room. |
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Services and Resources |
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| Language Collections: | Chinese, Spanish (Children's materials only) |
| Programs & Events: | Oak Bay Program Calendar |
| Meeting Rooms: | Meeting Room Information (Rates, Capacity, etc.) |
| Specialized Services: | Co-located with the Monterey Seniors Centre. |
Technology and Equipment |
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Public Computers: | Public Internet Computers - 14
Teen Computers - 1 Kiosks - 4 |
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Printers & Photocopiers: | Public Printers/Photocopiers - 1 Black & White & 1 Colour |
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Wireless Internet: | Free wireless Internet is available | |
| Specialized Technology: | Magnifier | ||
