Family Library
The Family Library offers a collection of health information and resources to patients and families.
These resources are free to access and borrow through our physical and digital collection. The collection includes print books, eBooks, CDs, DVDs, games, and teaching tools like charts, flash cards and visuals.
We provide information on a variety of health topics, like:
- Coping with new diagnoses
- Indigenous wellness
- Living with chronic conditions
- Mental health and well-being
- Mindfulness
- Neurodiversity
- Social and emotional learning
- Medical tests and procedures
Visiting in person
Families, caregivers and patients are welcome to visit the Family Library at the hospital to use our computers and printer.
The Family Library also has a small selection of toys, puzzles and entertainment activities for families, children and youth to enjoy.
Borrowing items
You are welcome to borrow items in person or request them through the catalogue, by email or by phone. We mail items throughout BC and Yukon, free of charge. We include a pre-paid Canada Post return shipping label with all orders.
You can borrow all physical items for four weeks. If there is no waitlist, you may renew your loaned items up to three times before returning them. The length of time for eBook loans may vary.
Visit our online library catalogue to explore the resources available to you. If you don’t find what you need, please contact us.
Contact information
Address:
Area 11, 2nd floor
Ambulatory Care Building
BC Children’s Hospital
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3N1
Hours of service: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Email: familylibrary@cw.bc.ca
Voicemail: 1-800-331-1533