Vancouver public library vpl is the public library system for the city of vancouver british columbia in 2013 vpl had more than 6 9 million visits with patrons borrowing nearly 9 5 million items including.
Vancouver public library floor plan.
Bounded by homer hamilton robson and georgia streets.
The retrofits to the top two floors cost 15 5 million funded by a 9 million contribution from the city of vancouver and the remainder from the vancouver public library foundation.
Prior to this the floors were rented to the province under a 20 year lease.
Once the lease came due the library began to plan the design for its public space.
With an almost 200 foot long four story atrium welcoming.
Books ebooks cds dvds newspapers and magazines.
Located in library square which occupies a full city block.
Vancouver public library is dedicated to meeting the lifelong learning reading and information needs of vancouver residents offering collections and spaces for everyone to explore create and share knowledge and ideas.
In 2015 the provincial government vacated its upper floor space within the building making the expansion possible.