Fraser Valley Regional Library

Fraser Valley Regional Library Established in 1930, FVRL was the first of its kind in North America.

Today it is the largest public library system in British Columbia, with 25 community libraries serving over 800,000 people in its service area. Established in 1930, it is funded with taxes raised in the communities it serves, plus a Government of BC operating grant. The governing board consists of elected officials representing 15 member municipalities and regional districts. With its mission of “

opening minds, enabling dreams,” FVRL plays a prominent role in the communities throughout the Fraser Valley.

📚 Reading Adviser Margarita is enjoying I Can Only Imagine on DVD. (Link in comments.) 💬"This was such a powerful doc...
06/10/2026

📚 Reading Adviser Margarita is enjoying I Can Only Imagine on DVD. (Link in comments.)

💬"This was such a powerful docu-drama about faith, forgiveness and following your dreams. It left me in tears! I've heard 'I Can Only Imagine' so many times, but I never knew the emotional, moving and true story behind this famous Christian song."

🔗Follow the link in the comments to find this title and all of our Wednesday recommendations.

🌈Chilliwack Library, Chilliwack Museum and Archives, and the National Film Board of Canada present Beyond the Closet, a ...
06/08/2026

🌈Chilliwack Library, Chilliwack Museum and Archives, and the National Film Board of Canada present Beyond the Closet, a two-part Pride event. 🔗For details and registration, follow the link in the comments.

1️⃣ In the Closet: A National Film Board Screening of In the Closet
Monday, June 15, 6 pm–7:45 pm, at Chilliwack Library
In the Closet is a powerful documentary series by filmmaker Ajahnis Charley, presented in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada. Following its premiere at Toronto’s Inside Out 2SLGBTQIA+ Film Festival, this special screening will include refreshments, time to mingle, and a guided discussion following the screening. Ages 19+.

2️⃣ Out of My Closet: A Q***r Community Runway
Friday, June 26, 7 pm–9 pm, Chilliwack Museum
Members of the q***r community are invited to showcase outfits that celebrate their individuality, identity and personal journeys in a playful, affirming and accessible runway experience inspired by ballroom culture and q***r self-expression. The evening will feature music, refreshments, a photo backdrop with a professional photographer and backstage touch-up areas. Chilliwack’s very own Mr. Teri Westerby — a bold and hopeful voice on identity and belonging — will be our special guest emcee. Allies and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members are warmly invited to drop in and be part of the audience as we cheer, connect and celebrate q***r joy together. Ages 19+.

06/05/2026

😮 Behold! Reading Adviser Sally demonstrates her book expertise once again! For her latest feat of library skill, she will guess the item in the book drop based on the sound that it makes. Amazing! Reading Adviser Erin assists.

Books featured in the reel:
• Unearthing: A Story of Tangled Love and Family Secrets by Kyo Maclear
• Colors by Adria Meserve
• 21st Birthday by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
• Kid-Zilla and the Invaders From Planet Aargh! By Jess Bradley
• The Lost Book of Bonn by Briana Labuskes

📚 Reading Adviser is reading The Sleeper Train by Mick Jackson. (Link in comments.) 💬"Every page is GORGEOUS in this ...
06/03/2026

📚 Reading Adviser is reading The Sleeper Train by Mick Jackson. (Link in comments.)

💬"Every page is GORGEOUS in this colourful picture book about riding a train through the night. I can’t wait to read it to my library kids."

🔗Follow the link in the comments to find this title and all of our Wednesday reads.

🌈June is Pride month, a time to honour the history, achievements and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Your librar...
06/01/2026

🌈June is Pride month, a time to honour the history, achievements and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Your library offers Pride reads for all ages and interests. Whether you’re looking for a summer romance novel, stories about diverse families or non-fiction books chronicling q***r history, you can find them all in the FVRL collection. 🔗To view our reading suggestions, follow the link in the comments. ⤵️

It's the battle of the bookmarks, comic-style! Create a 3-panel comic celebrating your favourite fandom with a book or l...
05/30/2026

It's the battle of the bookmarks, comic-style! Create a 3-panel comic celebrating your favourite fandom with a book or library theme. Your design could become a bookmark! May 31 is the deadline.

Grab an entry form at your local library or online. fvrl.me/bookmarkbattle

05/29/2026

🐳 FVRL Summer Reading Clubs: Under the Sea
🔗 Learn more at the link in comments.

Hello everyone. My name is Jordanne. I’m here to tell you about our 2026 Summer Reading Club at the Fraser Valley Regional Library.

This year’s theme is Under the Sea. Get ready to dive into a sea of stories, where every book is a new ocean adventure. Swim alongside sea turtles, explore coral reefs, and discover sunken treasure all through the magical world of reading.

Summer Reading Club Under the Sea starts officially on June 21. To join the Summer Reading Club, you can visit your nearest library to pick up a reading record. Our friendly staff are always happy to help. Or you can join from anywhere by downloading the Beanstack app. You can find it in your app store or visit our website.

To participate in Summer Reading Club Under the Sea, track your reading every day using your reading record. You can track your reading on your paper record that you get from your local library or on the Beanstack app — or both!

Don’t forget to return to the library throughout the summer to earn fun stickers for your reading record, enter contests for cool prizes, borrow books and attend library programs. If you are participating through the Beanstack app, you can earn virtual badges and track your reading progress through the summer. Beanstack automatically enters you to win prizes. Sign in from anywhere at any time to track your reading.

Make reading a whale of a time this summer! Did you know that Summer Reading Club is open for teens and adults to join too? Families of all ages can participate together to encourage reading and discover what your local library has to offer. Fraser Valley Regional Library has something for everyone this summer, and it’s all absolutely free.

Visit our website and follow us on social media for information on Summer Reading Cub performances, programs and activities all summer long. If you have questions, please visit our website or your nearest Fraser Valley Regional Library. Happy reading! See you under the sea.

05/29/2026

🎙️In today’s podcast, Dave tells us about a book called Rune: The Tale of a Thousand Faces. It’s the first in a graphic novel series by author-illustrator Carlos Sánchez. It’s a great choice for middle-school and older kids — particularly those with an interest in D&D-style games and fantasy worlds. 🔗Listen to the full episode at Kids' ReadRadio podcast. The link is in the comments. ⤵️

05/28/2026

The ChompSaw is a fun and safe powered cutting tool designed specifically for cardboard construction. Great for kids (5+), teens, and people of all ages. Borrow one today!

fvrl.me/chompsaw

📚 Reading Adviser Robyn is reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming. (Link in comments.) 💬...
05/27/2026

📚 Reading Adviser Robyn is reading That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming. (Link in comments.)

💬"Walking home after imbibing a bit too much wine at a town festival, Cinnamon Hotpepper inadvertently saves a demon from under a pile of rubble. He immediately tries to kill her (as demon/human relations usually go), so she’s a bit surprised when he calmly shows up on her doorstep the next morning. Turns out demons aren’t evil, they’re just under a curse by an actually evil witch, and Fallon wants Cinnamon to help him break that curse. It’s a short, adventurous fantasy escape that’s a bit saucy (the heroine) and a whole lot spicy (the romance)!"

🔗Follow the link in the comments to find this title and all of our Wednesday reads.

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