CENTRAL BRANCH

Central Branch, 735 Broughton St, Victoria BC  V8W 3H2

Walk through the library courtyard and through the doors of the Central Branch, and you’re greeted by a quote to set the tone for your visit to the library:

“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ― Jorge Luis Borges

The quote suits us because we aim to make Central a welcoming space for everyone, a place of activity and discovery that accommodates different learning styles and needs. We have quiet corners for reading or researching on the Internet; lively areas for kids and families to learn, grow and play; and study rooms for groups to collaborate and uncover great ideas.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, the Central Branch is the largest of the GVPL system’s branches. GVPL’s main resource centre, the Central Branch houses specialized collections like the Heritage Room with local history resources and the Emerging Local Authors Collection, featuring home-grown talent.

Central also has a large community meeting room with floor to ceiling windows, and the branch is home to GVPL’s administrative offices.

If you find yourself downtown for work, shopping, or entertainment, we hope you’ll follow your curiosity to the Central Branch. Our staff are keen to welcome you to our space and help you connect, discover and imagine.

Branch Information

District Coordinator: Eileen Gillette

Branch Supervisor: Martin Brooks

Parking: Street parking by meter and Broughton Street Parkade

Bus Routes: #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22, 30, 31, 50, 70  BC Transit

All branches have printing and photocopying available. The cost is $0.25 per black and white page or $0.50 per colour page. Your library card serves as your copy card; you can add funds to it at the branch. If you don’t have a library card, bring a piece of photo ID, and we will be happy to make you one to provide access to printing and copying services.