All GVPL branches will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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  • Due to scheduled system maintenance, the online catalogue, My Account, online library card sign-up, and some digital collections will be unavailable from 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 23, to 5:30 am on Thursday, September 24.

  • All GVPL branches will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Langford Heritage Branch

Family-friendly library located in the same building as the Victoria Conservatory of Music and the YMCA-YWCA Westhills.

102-1314 Lakepoint Way, Langford B.C. V9B 0S2
Exterior of Langford Branch

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 Langford Heritage Branch showing bookstacks and desk with a computer

Special features

  • 24-hour library materials return 
  • Children’s area
  • TechPlay toys
  • Bookable computers (3)
  • Bookable study room (1)
  • Free menstrual products
  • Lake view

Location information

Branch accessibility

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

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Getting here by transit

We are located a few minutes’ walk away from the Westhills Exchange bus terminal and the Langford Exchange. Many buses serve this branch. Take the 39, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 64, 65, and 95 bus routes to get here.

Parking for cars and bikes

The closest bike racks are at the entrance of the YMCA-YWCA Westhill, on the opposite side of the complex.

Some public parking is in front of the library along Lakepoint Way. More parking is available in front of YMCA-YWCA Westhill entrance, on the opposite side of the complex.

What’s at Langford Heritage Branch

We’re a well-rounded branch with a study room, toys and books for kids, and modern touches like floor-to-ceiling windows. Be sure to take a look out at the ones with a beautiful view of Langford Lake!

Interior shot of Langford Heritage Branch 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 seats up to four comfortably around a small table.

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 and Play

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

    Fall Session (September 15 to October 31)

  • Culture Days wording in colourful letters overtop of hands creating paper crafts with paper, glue and pastels.

    Culture Days

    Celebrate Culture Days with hands-on paper crafting fun. Make thank-you cards, puzzle purses, infinity cards, and more using simple materials and your imagination. Everyone is welcome!

    September 18 to October 3

  • Adults reading books

    Fall programs for adults

    Discover new interests, learn new skills, and connect with others through our exciting lineup of adult programs.

    September to November

  • Child colouring on table

    Fall programs for children

    Explore our exciting lineup of programs designed to inspire creativity, encourage exploration, and keep kids engaged all season long.

    September to December

  • Overhead view of young hands holding a coloured pencil while drawing in a collaged journal full of stylized words and drawings.

    Fall programs for tweens and teens

    Unleash your creativity, meet like-minded people, and discover new hobbies through arts, writing, gaming, and more!

    September to November

  • a woman reads to a young child who is in her lap

    Fall programs for young children

    Join us to play, learn, and make memories together while helping your child build a lifelong love of reading and discovery.

    September to December

  • children in a library at storytime

    Family Storytime with Stay and Play 

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

    Fall Session (September 15 to October 31)

  • 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.

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