Central Library, Public library on West Georgia Street in downtown Vancouver, Canada.
The Central Library serves as the main branch of the Vancouver Public Library system, housing over 1.4 million items including books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and digital media across nine floors of modern facilities.
The Vancouver Public Library was established in 1869, and the current Central Library building opened in 1995, designed by architect Moshe Safdie to replace older facilities and serve the growing population.
The library hosts author readings, book clubs, storytelling events, and workshops that celebrate Vancouver's multicultural community through multilingual collections and programs promoting literacy and lifelong learning throughout the year.
The library operates Monday to Thursday from 09:30 to 20:30, Friday from 09:30 to 18:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, offering free Wi-Fi and wheelchair accessibility.
The Sky Garden on the ninth floor provides outdoor reading space with city views, while the Inspiration Lab offers recording studios, video editing suites, and digitization equipment for creative projects.
Location: Vancouver
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Operator: Vancouver Public Library
Part of: Vancouver Public Library
Address: 350 West Georgia Street V6B 6B1 Vancouver
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 09:30-20:30; Friday 09:30-18:00; Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday 11:00-18:00
Phone: +16043313603
Email: info@vpl.ca
Website: https://vpl.ca/location/central-library
GPS coordinates: 49.28040,-123.11517
Latest update: November 24, 2025 18:04
This collection brings together major works by architect Moshe Safdie, whose practice is distinguished by particular attention to natural light, outdoor spaces, and the integration of buildings into their surroundings. From Montreal to Singapore, through Jerusalem and several American cities, his projects demonstrate an approach that seeks to reconcile contemporary needs with respect for local contexts. Among the featured works are Habitat 67 in Montreal, an experimental residential complex composed of stacked concrete modules offering each unit its own terrace, and the Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore with its three towers connected by a 340-meter terrace. The collection also includes several museums such as the Yad Vashem Holocaust History Museum in Jerusalem, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, and the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Other projects like the Salt Lake City Public Library, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City, or the Khalsa Heritage Memorial Complex in India illustrate the diversity of architectural programs entrusted to Safdie throughout his career.
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