VI Regional Library Courtenay

05/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to celebrate.

05/30/2026

TODAY! All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday!🥳

Stop by the Courtenay Library between 11:00am-1:00pm! Enjoy some cake and a beverage, sign our guestbook, and share some library memories!

05/30/2026

🎉 Today, VIRL turns 90! 🎉

For 90 years, Vancouver Island Regional Library has connected people, ideas, and communities across Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii, Bella Coola, and the Central Coast.

What began in 1936 with six branches, 12,648 books, and a $500 grant has grown into one of British Columbia’s largest and most geographically diverse public library systems, serving urban centres, coastal villages, and some of Canada's most rural and remote communities.

This anniversary is more than a celebration of our history. It’s a celebration of the generations of people who have learned, discovered, connected, created, and found belonging through their libraries.

Today, communities across the VIRL system are celebrating this milestone with local events, guest books, activities, refreshments, and opportunities to share library memories. It's also the official launch of the VIRL 90th Anniversary Passport Program, inviting people of all ages to explore libraries across the region, collect stamps, and win prizes.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of VIRL’s story over the past nine decades. Here's to 90 years of stories, learning, connection, and community.

Learn more and join the celebration: virl.bc.ca/90th

05/29/2026

We're Hiring!
Casual-on-Call Library Assistant to support our Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland Branches.
🌟Apply online by Wednesday June 3rd at 11:59pm
🌟Salary: $26.94 per/hr | Union Status: CUPE

The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is seeking applicants for a Casual-on-Call Library Assistant to support our Courtenay, Comox and …

05/28/2026

Happy Thursday Courtenay! We wanted to let you know that Storytime will be paused after June 4th until July!

We hope you'll join us this morning at 10:30 and next Thursday for some Storytime fun! 🤩

05/27/2026

All 39 branches of the Vancouver Island Regional Library are celebrating VIRL’s 90th Birthday on Saturday, May 30th. 🥳

Stop by the Courtenay Library between 11:00am-1:00pm! Enjoy some cake and a beverage, sign our guestbook, and share some library memories!

05/21/2026

Looking for a fun weekend activity? Join us between 10am-3pm on May 24th for a clothing swap!

⭐️ We will accept donations of clothing and accessories until May 23rd at the front service desk.

⭐️ Please ensure that donated clothing is in good condition and freshly cleaned!

⭐️ Adult, youth, child, and infant clothing are accepted.

⭐️ You do not need to donate to attend the swap on the 24th.

⭐️ When you drop off your donations be sure to pick up one of our Sunday Swap stamp bookmarks! You will earn a stamp each time you donate to a Sunday Swap! Completed stamp bookmarks will be entered into a draw at the end of 2026, for a chance to win a prize!

Join us for a clothing swap on May 24th from 10-3! We will be accepting donations at the front service …

05/20/2026

Good morning Courtenay! Storytime will be cancelled tomorrow May 21st. 🧸