Website: www.virl.bc.ca
Phone: 1-877-415-VIRL
Email: info@virl.bc.ca
Courtenay Library Branch
300 6th Street, Courtenay, BC V9N 9V9
Phone: 250-334-3369 Email: courtenay@virl.bc.ca
Comox Library Branch
101 – 1720 Beaufort Avenue, Comox, BC V9M 1R7
Phone: 250-339-2971 Email: comox@virl.bc.ca
Cumberland Library Branch
2746 Dunsmuir Avenue, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0
Phone: 250-336-8121 Email: cumberland@virl.bc.ca
Hornby Island Library Branch
New Horizons Centre, 1765 Sollans Road, Hornby Island, BC V0R 1Z0
Phone: 250-335-0044 Email: hornbyisland@virl.bc.ca
Union Bay Library Branch
5527 Island Highway (PO Box 81), Union Bay, BC V0R 3B0
Phone: 250-335-2433 Email: unionbay@virl.bc.ca
Mission Statement:
We provide barrier-free, region-wide, and equitable access to a unique and critical blend of Collective Services that lift our communities.
Values
Relationships with First Nations
We commit to implementing all relevant Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, and to becoming stronger allies and partners on our journey to a more promising and inclusive future. We recognize this is a multi-generational commitment that will inform and transcend this strategic plan.
Accessibility
We strive to make our Collective Services accessible to all.
Inclusivity
Through our Collective Services, we strive to affirm, respect, and reflect the rich diversity of our coastal communities and the world around us.
Collaboration
We are an example of effective regional collaboration, and we value the power of partnerships. We know we can achieve more when we work together.
Equity
Equity is at the heart of our governance and service models and informs our approaches.
Community Connection
We create opportunities for connection and relationships within communities.
Intellectual Freedom and Privacy
We respect and protect the personal information we are entrusted with and support freedom of expression and the free exchange of information and ideas within the laws of Canada. VIRL endorses the Canadian Federation of Library Association’s position statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries.
Affordability
Our Collective Services contribute significantly to livability within the region, drawing on economies of scale, administrative efficiency, and governance oversight.
Safety
We recognize the best work, learning, exploration, and growth happens in safe environments, and strive to offer safe workplaces, branches, and services within our complex operating environments.