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SFU Liberal Arts and 55+ Program
Non-credit courses in art, literature, history, science, philosophy and more for adults 55 and older through SFU Continuing Studies (open to all ages). Classes are held at the SFU Vancouver campus (515 West Hastings Street) and online, with a tuition discount for people 55 and older. An optional Liberal Arts for 55+ Certificate is available after about 10-12 courses. Tuition assistance is available for students 55+ with financial need - call 778-782-8000 or 1-844-782-8877 to ask about fees and register.
UBC Learning Exchange
Free drop-in learning space in the Downtown Eastside, run by UBC. Offers English conversation practice, computer workshops, and other drop-in social and learning activities for adults and seniors. Programs are free. Check the online event calendar or call to confirm dates and times. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Vancouver Public Library - Britannia Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch inside the Britannia Centre, just off Commercial Drive and Napier Street. Free to visit for books, computers, Wi-Fi, and printing, with a free library card (photo ID and proof of address) needed to borrow items. Hosts free drop-in programs such as ESL conversation practice and a seniors’ book club. Walk in during open hours, no appointment needed. Free drop-in Tech Help every Friday 2pm-3pm: bring your phone, tablet or laptop, no registration needed.
Vancouver Public Library - Dunbar Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on Dunbar Street. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours.
Vancouver Public Library - Kensington Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch at Cedar Cottage Mews. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours. Free drop-in Tech Help every other Tuesday 2pm-3pm: bring your phone, tablet or laptop, no registration needed.
Vancouver Public Library - Kerrisdale Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch at West 42nd Avenue and West Boulevard. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours.
Vancouver Public Library - Kitsilano Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on Macdonald Street near West Broadway. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Walk in during open hours, no appointment needed.
Vancouver Public Library - Marpole Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on Granville Street near 67th Avenue. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours.
Vancouver Public Library - Mount Pleasant Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on Kingsway between 7th and 8th Avenue, open to everyone. Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying, phone charging, and a bookable meeting room are available, along with regular workshops and programs. Anyone can use the research computers without a card, and a free VPL library card lets you borrow items and use the internet computers.
Vancouver Public Library - nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on East Hastings Street between Heatley and Hawks Avenue, open to everyone. Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying, phone charging, and two bookable meeting rooms are available. Anyone can use the research computers without a card, and a free VPL library card lets you borrow items and use the internet computers. Free drop-in Tech Help on Thursdays 10am-11am: bring your phone, tablet or laptop, no registration needed.
Vancouver Public Library - South Hill Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on Fraser Street at East 45th Avenue, open to everyone. Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying, and a bookable meeting room are available. Anyone can use the research computers without a card, and a free VPL library card lets you borrow items and use the internet computers. Closed Mondays.
Vancouver Public Library - West Point Grey Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on West 10th Avenue between Tolmie and Sasamat Street, open to everyone. Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying, and a bookable meeting room are available. Anyone can use the research computers without a card, and a free VPL library card lets you borrow items and use the internet computers. Closed Mondays.
Courthouse Libraries BC
Law library open to the public for legal research, with librarians who can point to relevant information but cannot give legal advice or opinions on individual cases. The main Vancouver branch is inside the Law Courts at 800 Smithe Street. Also runs LawMatters, which places legal information and some librarian support inside public libraries across BC. Free to use, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm. Call ahead to confirm current public access.
Vancouver Public Library - Carnegie Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch inside the Carnegie Community Centre at Main and Hastings Street, in the Downtown Eastside. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items, including from the Downtown Eastside Special Collection. Walk in during open hours, no appointment needed.
Vancouver Public Library - Champlain Heights Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch at Kerr Street and 54th Avenue. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Walk in during open hours, no appointment needed. Free drop-in Tech Help every other Friday 10:30am-11:30am: bring your phone, tablet or laptop, no registration needed.
Vancouver Public Library - Collingwood Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch at Kingsway and Rupert Street. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours.
Vancouver Public Library - Firehall Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on West 10th Avenue near Granville Street. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi, with regular free beginner-friendly workshops on smartphones, computers, and getting online. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours. A drop-in Tech Club for help with your devices meets on some Wednesdays 11am-12pm (check the VPL events calendar).
Vancouver Public Library - Fraserview Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on Argyle Drive in Fraserview. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours.
Vancouver Public Library - Hastings Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on East Hastings Street. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Closed Mondays, walk in during other open hours.
Vancouver Public Library - Joe Fortes Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch on Denman Street in the West End. Free to visit for books, computers, and Wi-Fi. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Walk in during open hours, no appointment needed.
Vancouver Public Library - Renfrew Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch beside the Renfrew Park Community Complex on East 22nd Avenue, open to everyone. Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying, phone charging, and a bookable meeting room are available. Anyone can use the research computers without a card, and a free VPL library card lets you borrow items and use the internet computers.
Vancouver Public Library - Terry Salman Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch inside the Hillcrest Community Centre on Clancy Loranger Way, open to everyone. Free public computers, Wi-Fi, printing and photocopying, phone charging, and a bookable meeting room are available alongside other recreation services in the same building. Anyone can use the research computers without a card, and a free VPL library card lets you borrow items and use the internet computers.
Connected Canadians – Technology Mentoring
Connected Canadians offers free one-on-one technology mentoring and workshops for older adults, covering topics such as smartphones, video calling, and online safety. Trained volunteer mentors meet in public spaces such as libraries and community centres in the Vancouver area, or connect by phone or video call. In-home visits can sometimes be arranged for people who cannot otherwise take part. Call 1-877-304-5813 or email info@connectedcanadians.ca to request a mentor. Availability depends on volunteers in your area.
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood house in Hastings-Sunrise with staff who help connect residents to community resources and navigate a range of issues. Seniors programs include walking clubs, art groups, ESL classes and more. Also operates two subsidized housing buildings and can help people navigate that system. Drop in or call during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4pm.
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A Cantonese-language class that teaches older adults how to use an iPad or iPhone, on Friday mornings. Ten sessions cost $10. Contact the Senior Programs Coordinator to register.Help in these languages:
- English
- 廣東話 Cantonese
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A low-cost hot lunch for seniors on the first and third Friday of the month, followed by bingo. It costs $5 to $7. Call Kiwassa to ask about a seat.
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Beginner, intermediate and advanced English classes for older adults, held weekly at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House. The fee is $10 for three months. Contact the Senior Programs Coordinator to find the right level and register.
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Community-run neighbourhood house in Mount Pleasant with programs for all ages. Offers dedicated activities for older adults (55+) and a Caregivers Connect program for family caregivers, alongside childcare, youth, newcomer, literacy, and food security programs. Most activities are free or low-cost. Call or visit to find the current schedule for seniors programs.
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A free monthly drop-in where older adults bring a phone, tablet or laptop and get patient help with everyday tasks like email, apps and video calls. No registration needed. Email seniors@mpnh.org to confirm the date.
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Weekly lunch and bingo program for seniors at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. A hot meal and bingo are offered every Tuesday, 12pm-2pm, at 800 East Broadway. Cost is $5 per meal, or $20 for a 5-meal punch card. Drop in, no registration required. The neighbourhood house also runs other programs for people 55 and up, including Better at Home meal delivery, chair yoga, and digital literacy support - call 604-879-8208 for details.
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Newcomer settlement program run by Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Helps newcomers learn about health care, the legal system, education, employment, finances, housing, and child care, with one-to-one settlement counselling and help filling out forms. Offers English conversation circles, groups for women in Arabic and Spanish, computer and tech help, and community connection activities. Settlement participants get a free first year of Neighbourhood House membership. Call or visit Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, to register.Help in these languages:
- English
- Tiếng Việt Vietnamese
- Español Spanish
- العربية Arabic
- Wolof làkk Wolof
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A free, informal group where older adults practise speaking English together every Thursday afternoon at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Email seniors@mpnh.org or call the front desk to join.
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
Neighbourhood house in South Vancouver offering programs and support for seniors, in partnership with the South Vancouver Seniors Hub. Services include community lunches, social and wellness groups, ESL classes, caregiver and grief support groups, tech help, and Better at Home support such as light housekeeping, transportation, and grocery delivery for people 55 and older. Most programs require a free SVNH membership, and some services use a sliding scale (community lunch $7, ESL one-time fee $5). Call or visit to register. Staff are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, and Hindi.
Help in these languages:- English
- 廣東話 Cantonese
- 普通话 Mandarin
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Punjabi
- 한국어 Korean
- हिन्दी Hindi
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One-on-one help with phones and computers by phone, email or Zoom, in English, Cantonese or Mandarin. Free with membership. Call or email Frank Lin to book a session.Help in these languages:
- English
- 廣東話 Cantonese
- 普通话 Mandarin
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A weekly group that gives seniors support and information after the death of someone close or another loss. Free with membership, registration required. Call or email Alex Hill to join.
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One-on-one appointments to help seniors understand government programs and find the right local service, in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi or Hindi depending on staff. Free with membership. Call to book a time.Help in these languages:
- English
- 廣東話 Cantonese
- 普通话 Mandarin
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Punjabi
- हिन्दी Hindi
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A beginner English class taught in Cantonese for older adults, on Wednesday afternoons. A one-time $5 fee covers the class. Call or email Frank Lin to register.Help in these languages:
- English
- 廣東話 Cantonese
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A hot lunch for older adults every Wednesday at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, for $7. Registration is required. Call or email Alex Hill to book a spot.
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Prepared frozen meals delivered to seniors’ homes every Thursday, for $6 to $7 a meal. There is a waitlist. Email frozenmeals@southvan.org or call to be added.
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An online support group, by Zoom or WeChat, for family and friends caring for an older adult, in English, Cantonese or Mandarin. Free with membership. Contact Ping Chen to join a language group.Help in these languages:
- English
- 廣東話 Cantonese
- 普通话 Mandarin
Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch
The main branch of the Vancouver Public Library, at 350 West Georgia Street downtown. Free to visit for books, computers, Wi-Fi, printing, meeting rooms, and research help, with regular free workshops and programs. A free library card (photo ID and proof of address) lets you borrow items. Walk in during open hours, no appointment needed.
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Free drop-in help with your laptop, tablet, smartphone or e-reader, in a small, casual group at the Central Library. Bring your device and your questions about the internet, email or social media, and library staff will help. No registration needed. Sessions are usually on Tuesdays from 2pm to 3pm: check the VPL events calendar for dates.
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Free digital creation space on Level 3 of the Central Library. Turn old photos, slides and film negatives, cassette and reel-to-reel tapes, VHS and camcorder tapes, or floppy disks into digital files, or use computers with photo, video and sound editing software and the sound booths. Drop in, or book a station ahead on vpl.ca. For the reel-to-reel or film reel machines, email inspirationlab@vpl.ca in advance.
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Free library service for Vancouver residents with mobility challenges or a print disability (live-in caregivers may also qualify). If you can’t visit a branch or carry books home for at least three months because of illness, injury or disability, staff deliver books and other library materials to your home every four weeks, and you help choose them. Audiobooks and accessible technology are available for people who can’t read regular print, and book collections can be delivered to care homes. Call 604-331-4100 or email accessible@vpl.ca to register, or visit the department on Level 3 of the Central Library.
City Farmer Society
Non-profit urban agriculture demonstration centre in Kitsilano. Offers composting and food-gardening workshops, a public demonstration garden, and a free compost hotline for questions about composting and yard waste. Open to the public, including seniors interested in growing their own food.
Cyber-Seniors
Cyber-Seniors offers free technology support for older adults through one-on-one training, online workshops, and phone or video assistance. Seniors can receive help learning how to use computers, smartphones, the internet, and common digital tools.
Native Education College
Indigenous-led post-secondary institution in Mount Pleasant offering adult upgrading, trades and career training, and certificate or diploma programs such as Health Care Assistant, Indigenous Early Childhood Education, and Indigenous Justice Studies. Open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous adult learners, including seniors returning to education. Financial aid and bursaries are available. Call 604-873-3772 or visit Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, for admissions help.
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Free counselling at NEC Native Education College, open to Indigenous community members in the Vancouver Coastal Health region as well as students. Covers personal counselling, support for survivors of family violence and sexual abuse, referrals to community programs and emergency housing, and advocacy. Call the main NEC line or use the contact on the counselling page to book an appointment.
Vancouver Public Library - Oakridge Branch
Vancouver Public Library branch at 6184 Ash Street, closed as of October 2026 while a new library is built on the site, with reopening expected in 2027. Call 604-665-3980 or check vpl.ca for updates before visiting. Other nearby branches, including South Hill and Renfrew, remain open for computer and library access in the meantime.