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Improving the quality of life for our communities through knowledge, ideas and experiences.

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Future Framing

LIBRARIES, CLIMATE & COMMUNITY

Join FVRL staff and UBC’s Informing Climate Action Team for this dynamic workshop where we dream of brighter futures together!

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Meet your neighbors, learn how communities unite for climate action, and envision how future libraries can support you.

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Thu, May 15th

5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Maple Ridge Public Library

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Fri, May 30th

12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Virtual – ZOOM

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Non-Fiction Books to Movies

Explore the connection between non-fiction books and their movie adaptations. This list pairs books with the films they inspired. Sometimes, the movie can actually outshine the book it was based on.

 

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One eRead Canada: Valid by Chris Bergeron

APRIL 1–30, 2025

Be a part of Canada's biggest online book club, One eRead Canada! For the month of April, enjoy unlimited digital copies of Chris Bergeron's Valid, with no waitlists or holds, from FVRL's digital library. (Available as an ebook in English or audiobook in French.)

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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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Teen Imagine Creativity Contest

MARCH 10 – MAY 9, 2025

Teens! How creative can you get? It can be anything you put your mind to.

Photo credit: Camdyn M. | 2024 Grand Prize Winner
Mission Rescue Nova

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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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Explore The Playground
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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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Challenge Yourself
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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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April 16, 2025
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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March 27, 2025
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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March 19, 2025
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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February 21, 2025
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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February 06, 2025
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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