Central Branch of Greater Victoria Public Library

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Central Branch of Greater Victoria Public Library
48°25′24″N123°21′51″W / 48.4233°N 123.3642°W / 48.4233; -123.3642
Location735 Broughton Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 3H2
Branch of Greater Victoria Public Library
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DirectorMartin Brooks, Branch Head
Website Central Branch of Greater Victoria Public Library

The Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library (GVPL) is the system's main branch, located at 735 Broughton Street in the downtown core of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. [1] The Heritage Room includes a special collection with approximately 2,500 items related to the history of Vancouver Island. [2]

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References

  1. Woollard, Jessica. "Central Branch". GVPL.ca. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  2. "Local History". GVPL.ca. Archived from the original on September 27, 2020. Retrieved June 2, 2018.