Tofino Library - Read, Watch, Listen, Surf?

Tofino's library is full of books, magazines, movies, music and internet.

Tofino Library
331 Main Street, Tofino, BC
Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 3 - 7 pm, Saturday 10 - 12 and 1 - 5 pm
Phone: 725.3713

Tofino's new library had it's opening recently and we took the opportunity to check out the new digs.
They are wonderful - the new library is bright and cheery. Friendly librarians Linda and Barb, will help
you find whatever you're looking for from fiction to non-fiction, magazines to talking books
music to movies, or storytelling to reading programs. Just ask!
Find more information about the library below the photos.

Read, read, read - everyone's doing it!	Linda the librarian talks with a library visitor. Yes you can surf - the net - in the library!
The fiction section of the Tofino library. Of course, non-fiction makes it too!	Magazines and Talking Books
Youth has their own special place in the library.	Storytelling takes place in the children's section.

The Tofino library is part of 37 branch libraries on Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii (the Queen Charlotte Islands) and the Central Coast. The librarians Linda and Barb welcome you to visit the Tofino library for great reading books and magazines, talking books, cds, dvds and public internet access.

The Library Offers:

Staff to help you
· find library materials
· find information on many subjects
· find answers to your questions

Library materials you can browse or borrow
· books for adults, children and teens
· magazines and newspapers
· videos and dvds on various subjects, including some feature films
· cds and cassettes
· audiobooks and large print books for the print disabled
· French and foreign language books
· brochures and bookmarks on many tropics
· local Tofino authors
· local Tofino story books

Children's Activities
· September - June preschool Story times
· Summer Reading Program
· visits for school classes

Internet Access
· public internet stations
· www.VIRL.bc.ca allows you to:
  · access the library online catalogue
  · access newspaper, magazine and health databases
  · ask reference questions
  · suggest a title for us to purchase
  · request an Interlibrary loan
  · find out branch information

Joining The Tofino Library
If you live or pay property taxes in the Tofino service area, you can become a member by applying for a library card. There is no charge.


Obtaining a Tofino Library Card
To receive your card, present personal ID and proof of residence to staff at any Vancouver Island Regional Library branch. Your library card entitles you to borrow materials from any VIRL branch. Just present your library card each time materials are borrowed, requested or renewed.

Child's Library Card
Library cards for children under the age of 13 are available. A parent or guardian must take responsibility for material borrowed by the child.

Books by Mail
People living in remote areas within the VIRL service area may borrow library items by mail if they do not have access to a branch or if there are circumstances which make the use of the local branch impractical. All postage is paid by the library and books are checked out for 6 weeks to allow for mailing time. For more information email bbmail@virl.bc.ca

Library Materials
The VIRL shares its resources among all 37 branch libraries in the system. Al materials listed in the catalogue are not in the Tofino library but most are available to you on request.

Loan Periods
Most Materials: 21 days
High Demand Materials: 14 days
Compact Discs: 7 days
Designated Reference Items: 3 days

Renewals
You may renew most materials at your branch, by phone or online at www.virl.bc.ca to a maximum of 2 renewals per item. If an item has been requested an item it cannot be renewed.

Courtesy reminders are available via email to remind you to return items that are overdue. Sign up for email reminders by contacting the Tofino library or entering your email address into your account on the Vancouver Island Regional Library website - www.VIRL.bc.ca

Returns
You may return library materials to any VIRL branch. Book drops are provided for after-hours returns.