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Celebrating 50 Years of Stories

For half a century, RPL has been the heart of the community. A place where stories come alive, generations gather and memories are made. Join in the fun from May 13 – June 28 at special events and submit your RPL story to win!

Summer Reading Club Kick-Off

We’re kicking off Summer Reading Club with a huge splash – join us on June 28 for a musical performance by Will Stroet of Will’s Jams, followed by family-friendly games and activities. Starting June 24, stop by any library location to pick up your reading booklet and get started on your summer reading goals!

Indigenous Author Series

The Indigenous Author Series is back, featuring award-winning authors and storytellers including Monique Gray Smith, Selina Boan, and Julian Brave Noisecat. Programs include author readings, writing workshops, song, dance, and storytelling.

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Happening Today at RPL

Check out some of today’s exciting events happening at all library locations. From storytimes to workshops, there’s something for you.

Wednesday June 10, 2026

schedule 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Brighouse

Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brighouse

Taiwanese Reading Club 台語讀書會
Registration Required
schedule 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brighouse

Linux Link with VanLUG
Drop-In
schedule 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Writing for Rebels: Breaking the Rules (3) (Ages 16+) (Writer-In-Residence)
Registration Required
schedule 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Ironwood

Family Storytime
Drop-In
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Ironwood

DUPLO Free Play
Drop-In
schedule 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ironwood

Conversations in the Library
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ironwood

LEGO Club - Ages 8-12
Drop-In
schedule 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cambie

Family Storytime
Drop-In
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cambie

DUPLO Free Play
Drop-In
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Cambie

Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families (Mandarin, Cantonese & English)
Drop-In
schedule 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online

Retirement Planning for Newcomers (in Mandarin) 新移民退休财务规划(国语)
Registration Required
   
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schedule 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Brighouse

Babytime
Drop-In
schedule 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Brighouse

Taiwanese Reading Club 台語讀書會
Registration Required
schedule 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Brighouse

Linux Link with VanLUG
Drop-In
schedule 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Brighouse

Writing for Rebels: Breaking the Rules (3) (Ages 16+) (Writer-In-Residence)
Registration Required
   
Search All Events
schedule 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Ironwood

Family Storytime
Drop-In
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Ironwood

DUPLO Free Play
Drop-In
schedule 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ironwood

Conversations in the Library
Drop-In
schedule 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ironwood

LEGO Club - Ages 8-12
Drop-In
   
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No events happening at Steveston today.

schedule 10:30 am - 11:00 am

Cambie

Family Storytime
Drop-In
schedule 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Cambie

DUPLO Free Play
Drop-In
schedule 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Cambie

Toddler Time for Chinese Speaking Families (Mandarin, Cantonese & English)
Drop-In
schedule 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online

Retirement Planning for Newcomers (in Mandarin) 新移民退休财务规划(国语)
Registration Required