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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 26, 2011
  • September 8, 2026

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Access your Vancouver Public Library account on the go. Borrow ebooks and audiobooks, manage holds, and discover new titles with staff recommendations. Your library card is now digital.

✓Borrow ebooks and audiobooks
✓Manage holds
✓Digital library barcode
✓Search library catalog
✓Save titles for later
✓Check hours and locations
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What users say

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What's New in VPL Mobile

2.24.0

September 8, 2026

Stability improvements for a smoother app launch and sign-in experience

User reviews

Great app with built in reader

I usually don’t trust public sector software to deliver a high-quality experience, but this app completely proved me wrong. It’s easily one of the best apps I’ve ever used from the Canadian government (a massive step up from the ArriveCAN disaster!). I was genuinely surprised by how well-built it is, especially the built-in reader that seamlessly remembers your progress. Amazing job!
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Apple wallet support

The app is the basic white labelled bibliocommons app. Some other libraries have turned on the new UI and enabled the apple wallet feature which would be amazing for Vancouver since it’s such a digital city.

Great app for anyone with a library card!

So much easier to use than their website for quick look ups, holds or checking your account! Loving it and using the library more as a result. We are so lucky to have the VPL!
Extra fun feature: scanning barcodes at bookstores to find the book at the library!

Love the app

Clean and smooth interface. Makes it easy to track borrowed and renew current books. I agree that I wish there were notifications for books that are ready to be picked up, since emails get hard to track.

Good

I like the app. But I think that it should have an option to turn on notifications so that you know when a book is ready

User experience

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Reported Bugs

29 issues

Buggy after updating to iOS17

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Not remembering login/session

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Error messages when loading content

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Constantly need to sign in

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App crashes a lot

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Puts books never ordered in completed section

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Crashes when trying to access shelves

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New app very slow to open

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Old UI with bad user experience

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App crashes and does weird things

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Terrible app for accessing ebooks

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No way to search ebooks by availability

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No way to put ebooks on hold

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App sucks

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Won't accept password

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Not optimized for iPhone X

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Clunky UI

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Library card screen unreadable by library scanners

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Crashy McCrasherson version 2.0

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App opens but crashes on any interaction

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Needs to be updated and optimized

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Newest update: cannot see pictures of books

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Since the update can't open this app

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Login screen is blank since updating to iOS 7

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No longer lets me log in with iOS 7

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Cannot log in with iOS 7

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Doesn't work on iOS 7

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App just loads and loads and nothing works with iOS 7

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Search function seizes up & times out

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Requested Features

13 requests

Apple Wallet support

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Notifications for book readiness

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Option to turn on notifications

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Add children's accounts to parent account

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Add library card to Wallet/Passbook

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Optimize for newer iPhone models

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Improve barcode scanning for library scanners

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Add predictive search functionality

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Show book covers

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Map of nearby libraries

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Section for upcoming VPL events

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Dark mode option

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Option to choose 12/24 hour clock

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FAQ

What can I do with the VPL Mobile app?

The app allows you to discover new titles, borrow ebooks and audiobooks, place and manage holds, check your library account, and browse staff recommendations. You can also display your library barcode digitally and search the library catalogue.

Is the VPL Mobile app free to use?

Yes, the VPL Mobile app is completely free to download and use. There are no subscription fees or in-app purchases required to access its features.

How do I borrow ebooks and audiobooks?

Once you have the app, you can search the library catalogue for available ebooks and audiobooks. You can then borrow them directly through the app, and they will be added to your account for easy access and management.

Can I use my library card with the app?

Yes, the app allows you to display your library barcode directly on your phone, serving as your digital library card. This makes it convenient to check out items or access services without needing your physical card.

What devices is the VPL Mobile app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices, typically compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. You can download it from your device's respective app store.