Emily Carr Branch

A modern community branch located in the Uptown shopping centre.

101-3521 Blanshard Street, Victoria B.C. V8Z 0B9

Branch hours

Branch hours
Monday Mon	10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday Tue	10:00 am to 6:00 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 Emily Carr branch showing large windows. Someone is sitting in a chair reading while enjoying the view

Special features

24-hour library materials return
Automatic book drop
Children’s area
Bookable computers (3)
Bookable study room (1)
Free menstrual products
French and world languages

Location information

Branch accessibility

All GVPL branches, including ours, have wheelchair-accessible entrances, washrooms, and computers. We welcome service animals.

Accessibility at GVPL

Getting here by transit

Take the 26, 30, 31, 70, 71, 72, 75, or 95 bus routes to get here.

Parking for cars and bikes

Cyclists can park along the trails or bike racks next to the library.

Free indoor and outdoor car parking is available in the Uptown parking lots.

What’s at Emily Carr Branch

Bright and modern, this branch’s walls are lined with art by its namesake, celebrated Canadian artist and writer Emily Carr. Conveniently located in the Uptown shopping centre so you can easily pick up a hold while you run errands.

Interior shot of book stacks at Emily Carr branch

Library services

Use a public computer

We have 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

Our study room offers a private place to meet, work, and collaborate for up to two hours at a time.

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 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)
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)
Seed Library

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

Ongoing
Summer Reading Club

Explore Under the Sea with GVPL’s 2026 BC Summer Reading Club!

June 19 to September 5