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Vancouver Public Library locations across the city are closed to prevent the rapid rate of spread of COVID-19.

Even though the Public Library locations are closed, Vancouver Public Library provides plenty of free services that you can access without you ever having to set foot in a “physical” location.

Don’t have a library card? Get one online! this temporary card gives you access to most of the online digital resources except Fast Read ebooks and BiblioCommons library catalog.

Things to Do this Weekend in Vancouver

Here are 10 of the best free services to help you through social distancing:

1. Get access to News from around the World: Your library card gives online access to newspapers and magazines

You can also search for reliable health information use Medline Plus,

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2. Watch free movies:

Watch a variety of content by streaming or downloading the video from your library with the following video services:

3. Brush up your skills or learn something new: Access video tutorial coursesled by professionals in varying fields.

4. Find a new job: Use library resources to get find a new job or switch careers. Career Cruising is a comprehensive Canadian career guide providing detailed listings of 550 occupations, including education and training information.

5. Learn a new language: Self-isolation and social distancing period may be the best time to learn a new language. Mango Languages has over 70 self-paced language learning courses and dialects.

6. Study through Online Help: There are also several adult learning programs available online with a Vancouver Public library card.

7. Listen to chart-topping music in every genre: Did you know that you library card gives you 24/7 access to some great music? Download or stream thousands of music titles for free with services like

8. Research your heritage: Search for local and family histories with guides, interactive census maps, and more.

9. Get to know your world: Your library is a great resource to learn history of ancient and medieval civilizations.

10. Read a magazine or a book: Download a variety of magazines that covers a variety of topics — news, business, entertainment, fashion, and more. Online ebooks are available from:

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