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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2614 | Last Full Update: 28 Feb 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | New branch hours effective January 7, 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-639-3611 |
| Fax | 905-681-7277 |
| askalibrarian@bpl.on.ca | |
| Website | www.bpl.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Burlington-Public-Library/245349649340 Instagram: www.instagram.com/bpl.on/ Twitter: twitter.com/BurlingtonPL |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jodi Cabral; Phone: 905-639-3611 ext 1154 |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Burlington Public Library enriches Burlington by supporting 21st century literacies, lifelong learning, and community connections |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Lita Barrie, CEO |
| Alternate Executive | Brian Kenny, Chair, Burlington Public Library Board |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport ; Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Public library that offers: Collections: Items which may be borrowed include: Blu-rays * books (fiction, graphic novels, large print and non-fiction) * books on CDs * CDs * Daisy discs * DVDs * e-Readers * iPads * magazines * multilingual books and movies * video games Electronic resources include: Ancestry.com (in-library use only) * audiobooks * eBooks * learning courses and databases * lifestyle databases * music downloading and streaming * movie streaming * periodicals or articles Items which may be used in the library include: Chromebooks * iPad Pro (Central branch only) * MacBooks * newspapers Services: * 3D printing (Central and Alton branches only), fee for use * adult, teen and children's programming and events, including computer classes and storytimes * aquaponic garden (Central branch only) * book club kits * cognitive care kits * computers with large screen monitors and ZoomText (all locations except Kilbride branch) * faxing to Canada and US (Central, New Appleby and Tansley Woods branches only): $1.25 per page * light therapy lamps (all locations except Kilbride branch) * Makerspace, for more information see here * Optelec print magnifier (all locations except Kilbride branch) * printouts and photocopies: 20 cents per page black and white and 40 cents per page colour * public computers, with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CD/DVD drives (no CD or DVD burner), USB ports * Sara CE text reader (Central branch only) * scanning * seed library (Brant Hills and Central branches only) * Wi-Fi Information Burlington Provides free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services * for more information see here Local History Services at Central Branch Research assistance and access to the local history collection and archives * for more information see here Visiting Library Services Library service to your door when you are not able to come to use * for more information see here Meeting Room Rentals For more information see here Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm * Fri 9 am-6 pm * Sat 9 am-5 pm * Open Sun 1 pm-5 pm, except Jul 7-Sep 1, 2019 |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | For membership see here |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; Membership is free to people who live, work, attend school or pay property taxes in Burlington * for more information see here |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Central Park |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Drury Lane and New St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Arts / Culture ; Child / Family Services ; Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Emergency / Crisis ; Employment / Training |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; Computer Access ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Historic Preservation ; Humanities Clubs/Events ; Libraries ; Meeting Space ; Museums & Historical Societies ; Parent / Child Programs ; Public Libraries ; Recreation for Children / Families |
| Service Categories | Children's Library Services ; Computer Access Aids ; Computer and Related Technology Classes ; Copy Machines ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Programs ; Genealogical Collections ; Home Library Services ; Humanities Clubs/Societies ; Large Print Materials/Collections ; Library Audiovisual Services ; Meeting Space ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Visual/Reading Aids |
