Find out more about the benefits, credits, pensions, programs, and services you may be entitled to! Drop in to get one-to-one help from Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency with inquires about: ◾ Tax slips and Notices of Assessment ◾ Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan ◾ Canadian Dental Care Plan ◾ Canada Child Benefit ◾ Disability Tax Credit ◾ Social Insurance Number ◾ Registering for online services and more Dec 17 | 10 am - 4 pm | Renfrew Branch Learn more: https://buff.ly/3ZbXLi2
About us
Vancouver Public Library (VPL) has been dedicated to meeting the lifelong learning, reading and information needs of Vancouver residents for more than 100 years. Our vision is an informed, engaged, and connected city. Our mission is a free place for everyone to discover, create and share ideas and information. Last year, VPL had more than 6.8 million visits, with patrons borrowing almost 9.5 million physical and digital items including books, ebooks, movies, music and magazines. Across 21 locations, VPL is the most-visited major urban library per capita in Canada.
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http://www.vpl.ca
External link for Vancouver Public Library
- Industry
- Libraries
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1869
- Specialties
- Electronic Resources, Information Literacy, ebooks, audiobooks, readers advisory, streaming audio, community programming, readers advisory, children's programming, books, music, magazines, computer instruction, and research
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350 W. Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1, CA
Employees at Vancouver Public Library
Updates
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Are you an Indigenous storyteller who wants to share your knowledge, craft, and cultural history with the people of Vancouver? Vancouver Public Library is currently seeking applications for the 2025 Indigenous Storyteller in Residence program. For more information about the program and how to apply, visit: https://buff.ly/3AQSPpk Please note that applications must be received by Dec. 21, 2024.
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Got a brilliant concept for a small business but unsure how to begin? Delve into the reasoning behind your entrepreneurial idea and explore the five essential aspects to consider as an emerging entrepreneur with Employ to Empower and VPL’s Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre. Everyone is welcome to join! Workshop: Introduction to Entrepreneurship Dec 12 | 2 - 4 pm | Central Library Register now: https://buff.ly/3YZcFH1
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Come relax and take a moment to add a little creativity and colour to your day at our upcoming Adult Colouring Club sessions. Colouring pages and pencil crayons provided. All are welcome! 🖍️Adult Colouring Club Dec 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 10 am | Renfrew Branch https://buff.ly/3ZeHvN9
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Exploring career options or searching for a new job? Check out these upcoming free programs that can help you take the next step: Dec 3 | Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication Dec 4, 11 & 18 | Career and Job Search Tour Dec 5 | Disclosing Your Disability to Potential Employers Dec 11 | Drop-in Resume Clinic Dec 12 | How to Use LinkedIn Dec 12 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship Dec 16 | Employment Pathways From Volunteering Dec 17 | Networking & the Hidden Job Market Dec 20 | Career Explorer Dec 21 | Small Business Tour Learn about these programs & more: https://buff.ly/3ZWleoe
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THIS THURSDAY: Join us as we celebrate Kyla Jamieson’s time as Writer in Residence with an evening of literary fun and games co-hosted by Dina Del Bucchia. Participants will have the chance to win books and other prizes by playing creative, poetry-related games. Writer in Residence: Finale Dec 5 | 6:30 pm | Central Library https://buff.ly/40OAS5r
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Celebrate and honour the resilience and contributions of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in our community! Join us for an evening of fun and engaging activities, including speed friending, an art therapy session, live performances by accordionist Squeezer; open mic readings by local authors; pronoun button making and more. This event is open to anyone who identifies as part of the 2STGD (Two-Spirit, Trans, and Gender Diverse) community, their friends or partners and allies. Trans Community Social Dec 17 | 6:30 pm | Central Library RSVP: https://buff.ly/3YURpCe
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What's happening in the Inspiration Lab this December: Dec 3 | Drawing Tablet Orientation Dec 5 | Photoshop Basics: Repair Dec 7 | Sound Editing & Mixing Basics Dec 10 | Video Recording Orientation Dec 11 | Let's Talk Podcasting Dec 17 | Sound Recording Orientation Dec 18 | Podcast Editing Basics Dec 21 | Digitization Orientation Learn about these programs (and more) at: https://buff.ly/3O8uK0g
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Get the most out of your LinkedIn account. Learn strategies for building effective profiles, broadening your professional connections, and marketing yourself at our FREE VPL Skilled Immigrant InfoCentre workshop. Everyone is welcome! Webinar: How to Use LinkedIn Dec 12 & Jan 9 | 10:30 am | Online | https://buff.ly/3OgnjEr
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Stay vigilant against fraud and scams! Discover the typical tricks and schemes targeting seniors and older adults, along with protection tips and resources you can turn to if you’ve been affected at this free workshop presented by Seniors First BC. Workshop: Frauds & Scams Dec 3 | 2 pm | Firehall Branch Dec 10 | 2 pm | Kitsilano Branch Register today: https://buff.ly/3AFxJuc
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