World Language Collection
We’re proud to offer a French collection as well as smaller, curated collections in 4 additional languages spoken by North Vancouver residents.
Select the language below to view materials.
French Collections
World Language Collection for Adults
World Films
We offer a selection of DVDs & Blu-Rays in a variety of languages.
Children's Bilingual Collections
We have a great selection of bilingual children's materials. Click the links below to explore them in our catalogue!
Digital Content in World Languages
Bibliothèque numérique de la Colombie-Britannique (BC French Language collection)
A collection of French language eBooks and e-audiobooks for all ages from Canadian and international publishers, including popular genre fiction, bestsellers, non-fiction and more.
We're grateful to the Province of BC and the Government of Canada, as well as Vancouver Public Library, for making the BC French Language Collection possible.
Download the app: iOS | Android
Need help getting started? Review the startup guides
Ebooks & E-Audiobooks via Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive)
Library2Go offers a growing collection of French ebooks, e-audiobooks and e-magazines, in addition to the English collection. Read in your browser or download books to your Apple or Android mobile device, Kobo e-reader, mp3 player and enjoy them on the go!
Download the app: OverDrive's Device Help page
Need help getting started? Access this Tutorial, or view the OverDrive's help pages
Magazines via Libby & Library2Go (OverDrive)
A large selection of magazines from around the world, including titles in French, Spanish, Chinese and so many more languages. Read on the app for the best small screen reading experience.
Download the Libby app: OverDrive's Device Help page
Need help getting started? Access this Tutorial, or view the OverDrive's help pages
PressReader
PressReader offers e-newspapers and e-magazines from around the world in dozens of languages. Includes today's Vancouver Sun, the Province and the Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail available in-library only.) Along with today's news, PressReader has past editions for up to 90 days.
Download the app: iOS | Android
Need help getting started? Access this Tutorial, or view the PressReader help centre.
NewToBC
Libraries in BC have collections of materials in many different languages. You can find books, music, newspapers, magazines, and on-line resources in more than 66 different languages! Each library has different materials in different languages.