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Joe Fortes Branch

Vancouver Public Library Logo
870 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC
V6G 2L8
604-665-3972
Library Website Programs and Events
Photo of Joe Fortes Branch
Monday:
9:30am — 6:00pm
Tuesday:
9:30am — 8:00pm
Wednesday:
9:30am — 8:00pm
Thursday:
9:30am — 8:00pm
Friday:
9:30am — 6:00pm
Saturday:
9:30am — 5:00pm
Sunday:
9:30am — 5:00pm

Building:

Mid-sized branch library.

Features:

Busy, seating and study spaces along windows at western end of library, public computers, wi-fi, printer / copier.

Location:

Located in West End neighbourhood, located in the West End Community Centre, located in major commercial area, located on transportation route (Denman Street), close to Stanley Park. Accessible by public transit (see:ย Translink).

Parking:

Underground pay parking available on site.

Interesting Tips:

  1. The library’s Rainbow Collection is a special collection of fiction and non-fiction books for and about the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
  2. The West End Community Centre features childcare, preschool classes, a youth centre, a photography dark room, aย pottery studio, auditorium,ย racquetball/squash courts, dance studio,ย indoor cycling, ice, rink and fitness centre with a steam room.
  3. The libraryโ€™sย Indigenous Collectionย contains content for all ages, and is for all those who want to gain a better appreciation of First Nations history and culture and want to learn and understand more about Indigenous Peoples.