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Juan de Fuca Branch

Large, family-friendly library located by the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre.

1759 Island Highway, Victoria B.C. V9B 1J1
exterior of Juan de Fuca Branch

Branch hours

Branch hours
Monday Mon 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday Tue 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesday Wed 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday Thu 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday Fri 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday Sat 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday Sun Closed
Interior shot of Juan de Fuca showing a row of large windows with tables by them

Special features

  • 24-hour library materials return 
  • Children’s area
  • Bookable computers (8)
  • Bookable study room (1)
  • Bookable study pod (1)
  • Free menstrual products
  • Forest view
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows

Location information

Branch accessibility

All GVPL branches, including ours, have wheelchair-accessible entrances, washrooms, and computers. We welcome service animals. Please note that the study pod at this branch is not wheelchair-accessible.

Accessibility at GVPL
Getting here by transit

We are located a few minutes’ walk away from the Colwood Exchange. Take the 39, 43, 46, 48, 51, 52, 61, and 95 bus routes to get here.

Parking for cars and bikes

Park your bike at any of our bike racks outside the entrance or on the street.

We have bike racks to the right of the main entrance, and semi-covered bike racks behind the building.
We share ample parking with the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre.

What’s at Juan de Fuca Branch

We have one of the most well-stocked children’s sections and a wide range of family-focused programming. You can also book a meeting room when you need a little extra privacy or more quiet space. With the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre right next door, the library is a great stop as part of your day in the community.

Interior shot of Juan de Fuca showing bookstacks

Library services

Use a public computer

We have public computers for everyone to use, free of charge. Book one for up to an hour, or hop onto any open computer until the next reservation begins. We also have Express computers available in 15-minute time slots for quick tasks.

Drop in and use any available computer.

Book a study room or pod

Study rooms and pods offer a private place to meet, work, and collaborate for up to two hours at a time. Our study room is available only on Saturdays.

Book in-person at our front desk.

Go online

Enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi throughout the library on your own devices. If you need help getting online, just ask us for help.

Just ask at our front desk.

Print and photocopy

You can print from any library computer. In a hurry? Book a computer ahead of time for quicker printing. Black-and-white and colour printing and photocopying are available at all GVPL branches. Just keep an eye on the time as computers automatically shut down 15 minutes before closing.

Drop in and use any available computer.

Pick up a hold

Place a hold on any book or item in our online catalogue and pick it up at the branch most convenient for you. Every branch has a Holds section for reserved books, often located right near the entrance.

Borrow a book

Newcomer supports

We help newcomers navigate life in Canada. You don’t need to be eligible for federal settlement services to get help. Join a conversation class, ask questions, or get free information and support for newcomers.

Find services for newcomers

Help with job searches

Stuck on the job hunt? We can help! Get directions on the right places to look for jobs and help finding reliable resources on writing resumes.

Just ask at our front desk.

Help with research

While we can’t write your essay for you, we can help you find great sources for your research. Let us help guide you to reliable and specialized information on any topic. We can show you how to find what you need in academic journal databases, historical archives, and trusted websites.

Just ask at our front desk.

programs AND Events
  • Baby sitting on floor turning the pages of a book with the help of the arms of a caregiver.

    Baby Time with Stay & Play

    Fun-filled songs, rhymes, and fingerplays to use with your baby every day, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play. Drop-in; space is limited.

    Summer Session (July 7 – August 14)

  • woman writing on board

    English Conversation Classes and English Language and Learning

    These classes provide newcomers with a welcoming environment to develop English skills.

    Wednesdays | Weekly

  • children in a library at storytime

    Family Storytime with Stay & Play 

    Enjoy fun-filled stories, songs, rhymes, and puppets, followed by 30 minutes of social time and free play

    Summer Session (July 7 – August 15)

  • Someone pours peas out of seed packet into open hands

    Seed Library

    Patrons can borrow seeds for vegetables, herbs, and flowers through the self‑serve Seed Library located at the Central Branch.

    Ongoing

See what’s happening
Three children, two boys and a girl playing an interactive game of Code and Go Robot Mouse, on a library table.

Library TechPlay toys

TechPlay educational toys introduce children to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through fun, hands-on learning experiences. Whether designing a new circuit or coding a game, TechPlay empowers children to become active creators in the digital world, preparing them for the future.


Find these in our children’s area.

Books in world languages

Find books for both adults and kids in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese at this branch. We also have adult books in Punjabi and children’s books in Spanish.

Just look for them in our World Languages aisle.

young woman laying on the floor in the library stacks reading a zine

Fastfacts

Your Esquimalt branch has equipment to help you turn your old photos, home videos, and recordings into digital keepsakes.

The Lab