Sticker Me This!

Sticker Me This! Contest

MARCH 17 – APRIL 14, 2025

Design a sticker that combines your love of fandoms and books.

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Teen Creativity Contest

MARCH 10 – MAY 9, 2025

Teens! How creative can you get? It can be anything you put your mind to.

Photo credit: Camdyn M. | 2024 Grand Prize Winner
Mission Rescue Nova

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Locally Sourced Poetry

Celebrate National Poetry Month with verse close to home! This list features an inspiring selection of works by poets from British Columbia. Explore the beauty of homegrown poetry and discover a new favourite today!

 

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One eRead Canada: Valid by Chris Bergeron

APRIL 1–30, 2025

Be a part of Canada's biggest online book club, One eRead Canada! For the month of April, enjoy unlimited digital copies of Chris Bergeron's Valid, with no waitlists or holds, from FVRL's digital library. (Available as an ebook in English or audiobook in French.)

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Popular resources

These are just some of our most popular resources, including library services, digital content, and more.

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Book a Librarian

You have questions, and we have answers! Request an appointment with FVRL staff.

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PressReader

Thousands of newspapers and magazines. One app.

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Printing from Email

Need to print from your mobile device or laptop? Printing is easy with our Email-to-Print service.

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Disc Golf

A round of disc golf exercises more than muscles – it even exercises the brain!

What is happening at FVRL?

Discover upcoming events happening at our 25 library locations this month.

Learn & Explore

Embrace a world of possibilities with diverse resources, inspiring STEAM opportunities, and enriching reading programs at FVRL.

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The Playground™

Free lending collections and in-library experiences for all ages, providing fun and engaging STEAM-related learning opportunities.

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Explore The Playground
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Online Reading Clubs

Each month brings new reading challenges, reading rewards, and new opportunities to discover great books.

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Challenge Yourself
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Suggested Reads

This virtual space helps you find new books and hidden gems beyond bestsellers. With options for every age and interest, connect with our knowledgeable staff through various services.

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Learning With Syeyutsus

SPEAKER SERIES | SEASON 5

This free Indigenous learning series covers a range of topics and stories to spark ideas for further exploration and deeper learning with your family and work colleagues.

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Blog | News & Ideas

Check out our blog page to explore the latest news, tips and ideas, shared by library staff. Whether you're looking for book recommendations, useful resources or exciting events, this blog is your go-to source for all things FVRL.

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March 27, 2025
One eRead Canada 2025: Valid by Chris Bergeron
This month, hundreds of participating Canadian public libraries will offer free, unlimited access to Valid by Chris Bergeron in ebook and Audiobook as part of One eRead Canada. Valid will be available in English and French without holds or waitlists throughout April 2025.
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February 21, 2025
May We Suggest?
Do you ever have a hard time choosing what to read next? Or maybe you’re just not sure what TV show to binge. We can help with that! FVRL offers a variety of services to help you find just what you're looking for.
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February 06, 2025
Reading Link Challenge 2024–2025
For over a decade, FVRL and other Lower Mainland libraries have participated in the Reading Link Challenge (RLC), a student reading competition celebrating the “sport of reading.” RLC is wildly popular with schools in our region, and it's always a highlight of our year! Read on to learn more about RLC and how we support this event in our communities.
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Staff Picks

FVRL staff always have great books to recommend. Check out these specially curated reading lists just for you!

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