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BC Cancer Prevention and Screening
Cancer can affect anyone. About half of British Columbians will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, and it’s the leading cause of death in our province. The good news is that mortality rates have steadily decreased over the last 20 years. While treatment options have improved, the most important advances are related to prevention and screening efforts.
Explore the Future of AI with Tech Expert Avery Swartz
Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days—but what does it really mean for our daily lives?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lights, Camera, Borrow! Portable Blu‑ray Players at FVRL
Are you a movie lover, audiobook enthusiast or someone looking for a new way to enjoy multimedia on the go? The Fraser Valley Regional Library Playground has you covered with our new Portable Blu-ray Players — now available to borrow!
Gamify Your Reading With FVRL Online Challenges
Keep reading all year long with FVRL’s online reading challenges! You may have used the Beanstack app during our Summer Reading Club, but did you know there are challenges every month, not just in the summer? That’s right, we have challenges all year long.
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.
Discover Agricultural Literacy at FVRL
As a regional library serving agricultural areas throughout the Fraser Valley, FVRL is deeply connected with our farming communities and traditions. This March, we’ve joined our municipal partners in celebrating Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM).
Spring Is Almost Here — And So Are the Bats!
Did you know you can borrow a Bat Detector from FVRL’s Playground collection? Connect the Bat Detector to your phone via Echo Meter Touch app and track Bats in your neighbourhood.
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.
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.