The Tait Art Library is an incredible resource for both artists and art lovers. Over four thousand items, including books and artist and exhibition catalogues, cover a variety of subject matter from the art of prehistoric times to contemporary art practices. You will find resources on a diverse range of subjects—basket-making, to indigenous artists of North America, to technique how-tos, to Canadian artists (emphasizing British Columbia and Western Canada). We have a whole world of art waiting for you to discover in our library!

Use of the library is a benefit of gallery membership. Learn more about becoming a member Here.

Lending Policy:

• Members are welcome to borrow up to 10 items for a period of one month.

• All items in the Library are available for loan except those labelled REF, which are to be used only in the gallery.

Visit our Tait Reading Room online.

READING IS WHAT? FUNDAMENTAL!