Branches & Hours

Upcoming Events

Mystery Mini Chats: Crime Writers of Canada @GVPL
Saturday, May 25th, 2:30 - 5:00 pm at Central Branch

Introduction to Word: Getting the Word out!
Tuesday, May 28th, 10:00 - 11:30 am at Central Branch

Chess at the Library
Wednesday, May 29th, 9:30 - 11:30 am at Central Branch

Story Club
Friday, May 31st, 3:30 - 4:30 pm at Central Branch

Master Gardener @GVPL
Saturday, June 1st, 11:00 - 2:00 pm at Central Branch

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Central Branch

735 Broughton St.
Victoria, BC
V8W 3H2

250-382-7241 (Phone)
250-382-7125 (Fax)

Branch Head: Judy Moore

Branch Information: The Central Branch is the main resource centre for the Library system and has many specialized collections and services, as well as an excellent general collection.

The Central Branch occupies 48,222 square feet of the Waddington Building complex. This facility also houses the Administration Services Office and the IT Solutions Department.

Branch Hours & Facility Information
	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Open	9 am	9 am	9 am	9 am	9 am	9 am	Closed
Closed	6 pm	9 pm	9 pm	9 pm	6 pm	6 pm

Parking: Street parking by meter as well as 700 Block Broughton Street Parkade

Bus Route: Bus routes to all GVPL locations

Map: Google map

Accessibility: Full access for people with disabilities.

Services & Resources

World Language Collections: Chinese, Dutch, German, Hindi, Hungarian,Italian, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Polish, Portugese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese

Programs & Events: Central Library Program Calendar

Meeting Rooms: Space Rental Information Online Booking

Specialized Services: Local History Room Talking Books