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Improving the quality of life for our communities through knowledge, ideas and experiences.

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Future Framing

LIBRARIES, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY

Join FVRL staff and UBC’s Informing Climate Action Team for this dynamic workshop where we dream of brighter futures together!

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Meet your neighbors, learn how communities unite for climate action, and envision how future libraries can support you.

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Sat, Apr 26th

1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Clearbrook Library

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Thu, May 15th

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Maple Ridge Public Library

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Fri, May 30th

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Virtual – ZOOM

Non-Fiction Books to Movies

Explore the connection between non-fiction books and their movie adaptations. This list pairs books with the films they inspired. Sometimes, the movie can actually outshine the book it was based on.

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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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BC Cancer - Prevention & Screening

MAY – AUGUST 2025

Join BC Cancer for an informative presentation on cancer prevention and screening education.

You will learn about BC Cancer's screening services, eligibility requirements, and have the opportunity to get all your questions answered.

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Teen Imagine 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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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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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.