Since opening on January 20, 1980, Carnegie Community Centre has provided social, educational, cultural and recreational activities, and services for the people of the Downtown Eastside.
Programs and events
Carnegie programs and services can be enjoyed by members all year long. Membership fees are $1 and cards can be purchased from the Information Desk, 365 days a year.
View the program guide PDF file (4.3 MB)
Arts programs
We have plenty of programs to choose from, whether you're into art, music, theatre, dance, writing, and more. View our program guide to find out when programs take place.
Community events
We partner with local arts and community organizations in projects and celebrations such as:
- February 14th Women's Memorial March External link icon
- Vancouver is Awesome External link icon
- Indigenous Peoples Day
- Oppenheimer Park Art Show External link icon
- Heart of the City Festival External link icon
- Powell Street Festival External link icon
- Community Death Care Project External website, opens in new tab
Indigenous programs
Connect and learn to make Indigenous crafts, and spend some time sharing knowledge with Elder in Residence, Les Nelson, and Matriarch in Residence, Marr Dorvault.
Recreation programs
Carnegie offers seasonal recreation activities to help keep you fit, engaged, and healthy. Review our program guide to see what's available at Carnegie this month.
Library and education services
Carnegie Branch, Vancouver Public Library
The Carnegie Branch of Vancouver Public Library has about 11,000 books, DVDs, and other media on the shelves, including extensive Indigenous and Chinese language collections.
Don't have the ID for a Vancouver Public Library (VPL) card? No problem. Come in and see us.
Visit the Vancouver Public Library External link icon
Carnegie Branch Library
Phone: 604-665-3010
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm
Learning Centre
Need help upgrading some skills or getting stuff done? Carnegie Learning Centre has been helping Downtown Eastside residents since the early 1980s.
The Learning Centre is run by our partner, Capilano University, as a volunteer-based program.
Visit Capilano University External link icon
View the Learning Centre schedule PDF file (804 KB)
Carnegie Learning Centre
Phone: 604-665-3013
Hours: Monday & Tuesday 9am - 3pm; Wednesday & Thursday - 10am to 3pm
Support Carnegie Centre
Help Carnegie deliver programs by making a tax-deductible donation to the Carnegie Community Centre Association. Mail a cheque to Carnegie Community Centre Association, or donate now using PayPal.
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