VI Regional Library Gabriola Island

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Welcome to the official page of the Gabriola Island branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL)

Visit us at virl.bc.ca

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In the latest Haven newsletter! Check out the Death Cafe at the library on the first Saturday (1-3pm) of every month wi...
09/01/2026

In the latest Haven newsletter! Check out the Death Cafe at the library on the first Saturday (1-3pm) of every month with Mary Sullivan Holdgrafer and Gary Holdgrafter.

They’re up!! Come by when you’ve got LOTS of time because these 60+ imaginitive creations by talented Gabriola artists w...
08/28/2026

They’re up!! Come by when you’ve got LOTS of time because these 60+ imaginitive creations by talented Gabriola artists will grab your attention!

We remind you that there will be times when the “Dove room” will need to be used for closed-door meetings but if the door is open please ogle at your leisure 😳🥰

Get your spot at our first Death Cafe of the season! Call us at 247-7878 for the September 5th cafe from 1:00 to 3:00pm...
08/21/2026

Get your spot at our first Death Cafe of the season! Call us at 247-7878 for the September 5th cafe from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Facilitators Gary & Mary Holdgrafer are back at the library every 1st Saturday of the month to ensure satisfying conversations☺️Ground Up Café & Catering's cake & coffee helps too....

Hey kids!! 3 GREAT reasons to bring your completed Summer Reading Club reading records into the library to show the libr...
08/21/2026

Hey kids!! 3 GREAT reasons to bring your completed Summer Reading Club reading records into the library to show the librarians! (see picture below to jog your memory!😆)

1) so you can show off to us how much you read this summer!

2) so you can get a fabulous REAL medal (see other pic below)

3) so you can bring in all your leftover draw slips and enter to win one of the 2 prizes (see 3rd pic below!) that will remain after this week's winner gets one of them

Elder College is coming to Gabriola! The first class offered will be "Senior Brain: Staying Sharp At Any Age" on Septemb...
08/18/2026

Elder College is coming to Gabriola! The first class offered will be "Senior Brain: Staying Sharp At Any Age" on September 3 (Thursday) from 10:30 - 12:30. Space is limited so register now by following the link below:

Find out more about the class, the instructor, and how to register here: https://eldercollege.org/gabriola-island

Do you have a Summer Reading Club kit? If you do, get your draw tickets in to win these great prizes! You only have one...
08/16/2026

Do you have a Summer Reading Club kit? If you do, get your draw tickets in to win these great prizes! You only have one more week!

And don't forget to show us your reading record to get trading cards and stickers.

Coming up! August 18 1:30-2:30. A very few spots still available for this FREE information session with Sonja Zupanec ...
08/13/2026

Coming up! August 18 1:30-2:30. A very few spots still available for this FREE information session with Sonja Zupanec of Gabriola Island Ayurveda! Give us a call! 247-7878

Great job reading this summer Aya! 🎉
08/13/2026

Great job reading this summer Aya! 🎉

08/07/2026

🚗☀️ Hit the road, visit libraries, collect stamps and WIN PRIZES! 🎉📚

VIRL’s 90th Anniversary Passport Program is happening all summer long, and every library stop can get you closer to a prize!

Pick up your FREE passport at any Vancouver Island Regional Library branch, toss it in the glovebox, and start exploring. Visit branches across our incredible service area, collect unique stamps, discover new communities and enter for your chance to win!

- Visit any 5 VIRL branches to enter the Main Prize Draw (we have 39 branches!).
- Complete a passport region to enter one of 11 Regional Prize Draws PLUS earn another entry into the Main Prize Draw.
- With 11 regions to explore, from the South Island to Haida Gwaii and Bella Coola, how far will your passport take you?

Think you can visit more than FOUR VIRL branches this summer? 👀 Consider this your challenge. Visit an old favourite, then venture a little farther and discover a branch you’ve never been to before. You might just find a new favourite along the way.

No library card needed. No purchase required. Just stop by, explore and get stamped!

Keep collecting all summer and return your passport by October 31, 2026.

👉 Learn more: virl.bc.ca/90th

Grab your passport. Plan a road trip. Collect your stamps. Win prizes. Celebrate 90 years of VIRL! 🚙📚✨

Address

5-575 North Road
Gabriola, BC
V0R1X3

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12502477878

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