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9 Libraries in Vancouver Coast and Mountains That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Vancouver Coast and Mountains, British Columbia including Pemberton & District Public Library, Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch), Whistler Public Library, Powell River Public Library, Burnaby Public Library, BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame, Lytton Library, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, Squamish Public Library, Port Moody Public Library.
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1. Pemberton & District Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
2. Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,283 reviews
A striking modern building contains over 130 photo albums on the history of the city.
Reviewed By PookyCake - Victoria, Canada
The Vancouver Public Library (Central Branch) is an architectural marvel. Completed in 1995, this snazzy postmodern structure represents everything a good book emporium should be: It is stylish yet practical in design and execution; it is well maintained by the on-site staff; it is well stocked in books and reference materials (1.3 million texts and counting); it is multi purpose; and it is pleasing to both the eye and the soul. Moshe Safdie’s unique design is surely the first thing that catches everybody’s eye. Designed to resemble the Colosseum in Rome, the Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is able to bring together classical and contemporary elements into a beautiful architectural gestalt. The building’s exterior harkens back to the ancients while its interior – part of Library Square – looks towards the moderns and the future. In this way, the VPL is able to function as an important emporium of knowledge while always being cognizant of the fact that the future is fluid, always moving. The VPL’s internal glass façade exemplifies this in a very apt way. It is lively, yes, but it also allows for vita contemplativa. It is only once you enter the actual library that you realize the leviathan you’ve stepped into. At 9 levels and well over a million books and resources, the VPL is a definite monolith of knowledge. It is also one that I’ve made use of a fair amount over the years. When I was doing my Masters Degree research, the VPL infrequently figured into my research time. I’d use the computer room, access the library stacks, sit, read and take notes. Later, even after I’d finished my degree, I’d still visit the VPL to calm and relax my mind. There’s been more than one occasion where I’ve come in during late morning, found a classic book (Robertson Davies’ “Question Time” or Robin Mathews’ “Air 7,” for example), and read it from cover to cover before leaving. I’ve just found the VPL to be an oasis of calm in the heart of our bustling City of Glass. Of course, the VPL is much more than just a library. It is a multi-purpose venue. Here, you can hold meetings, chat with friends, browse the web, borrow musical instruments, partake in artistic modes of expression in Library Square, dine and, yes, even enjoy the cityscape of Vancouver amongst the plants on the VPL’s rooftop garden (opened in 2018). While I’ve only visited the garden once, it proved to be a serene space that offered beautiful contrasts: Urban and rural; traditional and postmodern. Taken together, each of these elements make for an experience just as unique as the city itself. Architecture, history, technology, and the arts combine to show us why the Vancouver Public Library (Central Branch) is more than the sum of its parts. It also demonstrates why I, and many others, return time and again.
3. Whistler Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By crystalm7777 - North Vancouver, Canada
Nice little kids area with lots of books (obviously!), stuffed animals, and a room with toys :) dinosaurs, big blocks, puppets, etc. Many days they offer kids story time or singing time, and BC residents can check out books with their library card/or ID. Visitors from out of province can check out books for a 10$ fee. This was great for us, as we are staying 10 days and we loved checking out lots of books for the kids to read in our place. Great little nature walk right beside and the little Whistler museum. Great spot to check out with young kids, and even better on a rainy day!
4. Powell River Public Library
5. Burnaby Public Library
6. BC Golf Museum and Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 1 reviews
This small museum and library will delight golf fanatics.
7. Lytton Library, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library
Welcome travelers! If you are in the area, why not stop by our little gem? Our cozy library offers free WiFi and internet access. We also offer printing and copying for a per page fee. See you soon!
8. Squamish Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
9. Port Moody Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
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