Building:
Bright and comfortable 10,000 square foot architecturally fascinating building (industrial design) in the heart of White Rock. Features many windows and skylights over two floors, some with a view to the ocean (Semiahmoo Bay). Building has two levels on the main floor, a wide stairwell leading to the second level, as well as an elevator. Easy wheelchair and handicapped access.
Features:
Spacious lounge area with ocean view. Generous reading and study areas. Accessible. Coffee machine. Internet access through Wi-Fi or pubic Internet computers. Meeting room can be booked through the library. Beautiful art gallery wall featuring quality local art that rotates on a regular basis. Elevator for easy access to the lounge area. The library offers full literacy programming, digital literacy (from basic Internet classes to personal assistance with personal devices), as well as a significant focus on arts and culture.
Location:
Located at 15342 Buena Vista Avenue in White Rock. Next to City Hall and the Fire Hall and Police Station. Close to restaurants. Just a few blocks up from the beach. The library accessible by public transit (see Translink).
Parking:
Free parking available in front of the library and on nearby side streets.
Interesting Tips:
- Senior friendly with a large selection of regular print books, Large Print books, CD books, MP3 books and Playaways
- Library Live and On Tour is an innovative, stereotype-shattering literacy initiative developed by Fraser Valley Regional Library that “delivers the library” to people who do not know about libraries or have some obstacle to visiting them.
- The Playground at FVRL offers customers of all ages free access to fun and engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) related learning experiences. The Playground features lending collections and in-library experiences.