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CEO Maureen Sawa Rocks at TEDx MileZero
Watch CEO Maureen Saw’s dynamic presentation “Doing it YOUR Way: The Public Library and You” at TEDx MileZero held right here in Victoria. Click here for Maureen’s 10 minute talk on libraries.
GVPL Presents: 100 Picture Books to Read Before Kindergarten
The Greater Victoria Public Library is pleased to announce a new booklist of 100 notable children’s picture books during Canadian Library Month, October 2011. Read on >>
GVPL’s 100 Picture Books to Read Before Kindergarten
The Greater Victoria Public Library is pleased to announce a new booklist of 100 notable children’s picture books during Canadian Library Month, October 2011.
Greater Victoria Public Library releases its 2011-2014 Strategic Plan
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Greater Victoria Public Library introduces its 2011-2014 Strategic Plan
The Greater Victoria Public Library Strategic Plan (PDF) provides a vision for the future and will direct the actions of the Library Board and staff for the next three years. Read more >>
Celebrate Canadian Library Month at GVPL’s Customer Appreciation Day
We’re showing our thanks for your support! Drop by any of our 10 branches for cookies and refreshments!
GVPL's BC Museum Family Pass
Introducing GVPL's Royal BC Museum Family Pass available at the Greater Victoria Public Library.
Get Ready to Shake Out!
Thursday, October 20, GVPL staff will be participating in the The Great British Columbia ShakeOut, the largest earthquake drill in history. Patrons are invited to join but are not required to participate. Service at all branches will pause for the drill at 10:20 am; regular hours of operation should resume by 10:35 am.
Victoria Book Prize 2011
A Greater Victoria author and an illustrator were recognized for their literary achievements last night at the 2011 Victoria Book Prize Awards Gala. Jack Hodgins, author of The Master of Happy Endings was named the winner of the 8th annual City of Victoria Butler Book Prize. Kristi Bridgeman, illustrator of Uirapurú (pronounced oor-a-pur-u), was named winner of the 4th annual Bolen Books Children’s Book Prize.
