At Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL), we celebrate the rich diversity of our communities. Our World Languages Collection offers materials in many languages beyond English, reflecting the unique demographics of the Fraser Valley.
Our 25 libraries share this collection of books, DVDs, and CDs for adults and children. It includes fiction, non-fiction, and materials in many languages. You can find these items in our online catalogue. We add new titles every year to keep the collection up to date.
What's in the Collection?
The following languages are represented in our collection:
Click on a language to explore available items in our online catalogue.
Explore Library Services in Your Language
We’ve made it easy for everyone to learn about our services. You can translate this webpage into the language of your choice using our accessibility tool. Simply click the translation dropdown menu at the top of the page to get started.
Our Welcome rack cards, available at all FVRL locations, provide essential information about our services and resources in multiple languages, including: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Farsi, French, German, Halq̓eméylem, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Panjabi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.
Supporting Families
Thanks to a generous contribution from the Joint Diversity and Training Trust of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1518 and Overwaitea Foods Group, FVRL has expanded its collection of bilingual picture books for children. These resources help families connect across languages and cultures.