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Colour Your Summer

It's for everyone! We have Summer Reading Clubs for kids, teens, and adults so the whole family can read together all summer.

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Kids

It's rewarding! All summer you will earn entries for chances to win weekly prizes. After reading 7 weeks, you can enter the Grand Prize draw. Kids earn a medal!

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Teens

You can read anything you like! Books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and more! Anything reading counts.

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Adults

Log your reading anywhere! Access Beanstack anywhere with internet or take your paper reading record wherever you go.

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Official FVRL 2025 Summer Reading Club Trailer

Watch as Jordyn explains everything you need to know about Summer Reading Club this year in under three minutes.

Summer Reading Club Events

Colour Your Summer and discover upcoming Summer Reading Club events at our 25 library locations.

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Sizzle and Smoke: Cookbooks for Summer Cookouts

Whether you're the grill master or just there for the food and fun, these books will complement the warmth and excitement of your outdoor gatherings.

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National Indigenous History Month

Enter for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE, an original piece of art by Frettchan Studios!

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Painting of an otter playing with the bubbles it creates as it goes for a swim! The otter is painted in contemporary Northwest Coast formline reflecting her Nisga'a roots.

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BC Cancer - Prevention & Screening

MAY – AUGUST 2025

Join BC Cancer for an informative presentation on cancer prevention and screening education. 

You will learn about BC Cancer's screening services, eligibility requirements, and have the opportunity to get all your questions answered.

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Explore the Future of AI with Tech Expert Avery Swartz

Whether you're curious about the tech or just want to understand the buzz, this presentation is a great place to start.

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Popular resources

These are just some of our most popular resources, including library services, digital content, and more.

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Book a Librarian

You have questions, and we have answers! Request an appointment with FVRL staff.

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PressReader

Thousands of newspapers and magazines. One app.

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Printing from Email

Need to print from your mobile device or laptop? Printing is easy with our Email-to-Print service.

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Disc Golf

A round of disc golf exercises more than muscles – it even exercises the brain!

What is happening at FVRL?

Discover upcoming events happening at our 25 library locations this month.

Learn & Explore

Embrace a world of possibilities with diverse resources, inspiring STEAM opportunities, and enriching reading programs at FVRL.

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The Playground™

Free lending collections and in-library experiences for all ages, providing fun and engaging STEAM-related learning opportunities.

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Online Reading Clubs

Each month brings new reading challenges, reading rewards, and new opportunities to discover great books.

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Suggested Reads

This virtual space helps you find new books and hidden gems beyond bestsellers. With options for every age and interest, connect with our knowledgeable staff through various services.

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Blog | News & Ideas

Check out our blog page to explore the latest news, tips and ideas, shared by library staff. Whether you're looking for book recommendations, useful resources or exciting events, this blog is your go-to source for all things FVRL.

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Celebrate Pride With FVRL
June is Pride Month, a time to honour the history, achievements and resilience of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At FVRL, Pride is more than just a month-long celebration; it’s part of our ongoing commitment to inclusion, representation and creating a welcoming space for everyone.
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Why I Prioritize Diverse Voices in My Reading
I love reading books by authors from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. I try to keep an open mind and seek out stories that reflect a wide range of life experiences. For me, this means being intentional about not limiting my reading to authors of a single ethnicity or worldview.
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Free Comic Book Day!
On Saturday, May 3, we will celebrate Free Comic Book Day, an annual outreach initiative of the North American comic book industry. Thanks to the support of Heroes for Sale, one of the Fraser Valley’s amazing comic book shops, we are happy to share a limited selection and quantity of free comic books with our communities.
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One eRead Canada 2025: Valid by Chris Bergeron
This month, hundreds of participating Canadian public libraries will offer free, unlimited access to Valid by Chris Bergeron in ebook and Audiobook as part of One eRead Canada. Valid will be available in English and French without holds or waitlists throughout April 2025.
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Audiobooks Count as Reading!

I absolutely love listening to audiobooks. I listen while I'm driving, making dinner, doing housework, and even when I go for a hike. Audiobooks have brought me hours of entertainment and allowed my busy mind to take a break with something enjoyable.

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May We Suggest?
Do you ever have a hard time choosing what to read next? Or maybe you’re just not sure what TV show to binge. We can help with that! FVRL offers a variety of services to help you find just what you're looking for.
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Reading Link Challenge 2024–2025
For over a decade, FVRL and other Lower Mainland libraries have participated in the Reading Link Challenge (RLC), a student reading competition celebrating the “sport of reading.” RLC is wildly popular with schools in our region, and it's always a highlight of our year! Read on to learn more about RLC and how we support this event in our communities.
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Staff Picks

FVRL staff always have great books to recommend. Check out these specially curated reading lists just for you!

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