book’mark is now online!
book’mark, the library store, is now online at bookmarkstore.ca
News
Accepting book donations again!
Used book sale and book’mark volunteers are now ready to start accepting a limited number of book donations again.
Visit book’mark!
Quick Reminder: book’mark, the library store, remains open to serve you! Learn more in this post.
Friends is searching for new board members!
Friends is currently seeking four motivated individuals with a passion for community, learning, and giving back to serve on the Board of Directors. Click through for more info.
Staying Connected by Book with the Kids in Your Life
For many families with kids and those in their extended circle of family and friends, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge. There are fewer ways to visit and support parents when they need it the most. Friends of the VPL offer some suggestions below to connect through books to those “born digital.”
Help Friends of the VPL Deliver Hope this Season
We need your help. For the first time in 25 years, we are in a position where we will not be able to provide the level of support the VPL needs from us due to the pandemic. That is why we are asking for help to do something bold…
9 Ways to Live Your Best Hygge Life
As the long winter nights begin, many are finding comfort in simple pleasures like a warm drink, spending time with family or, a pleasure Friends members know well, settling down with a good book. If this is all a little new to you, have no fear, the Danish have been doing it for centuries and […]
book’mark holiday sale
Get ready for the holidays with book’mark’s exclusive seasonal sale.
Friends of the VPL Anti-Racism Statement and Commitment
Friends of the VPL Anti-Racism Statement and Commitment The past few months have reactivated and renewed our collective need and urgency to address racism and violence towards BIPOC communities. While many of us are only starting to become aware of what has been a lived reality for BIPOC folks, their experiences extend as far back […]
Resources to Support Your Anti-Racism Education
As fall sets in, this is a good time to reflect on any personal anti-racism education you committed to during the spring to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Whether you’ve kept up or fallen short of your goals, consider learning more. The Friends of the Vancouver Public Library Board has compiled the following resources to support […]
Seeking board treasurer
The Board of the Friends of the Vancouver Public Library is looking for a new Treasurer. The Treasurer is a member of the Board and is responsible for financial & tax reporting, financial statement preparation, cheque signing, and other cash management duties. Details in the post.
Huge Fall Sale
Snuggle into fall with book’mark’s huge end of season sale.