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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2614 | Last Full Update: 24 Feb 2021 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, and Sun 12 noon-5 pm * Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, Central, New Appleby and Tansley Woods are open for holds pick up only (no browsing shelves) * temporary holds pick-up location for Kilbride customers is Tansley Woods Returns: Return library items to any branch 24-hour outdoor drop box * all returned items are in quarantine for 72-hours before check-in Computer and Printer Access: To use a public access computer (PAC) or printer at an open location, book in advance online or by calling 905.639.3611 * limited computers are available for 45-minute sessions, beginning on the hour (walk-in appointments will be accommodated when possible) * computer bookings are required to use a printer (cash payment through the printer only * no faxing service available at this time) For more information, see Service Updates |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-639-3611 |
| Fax | 905-681-7277 |
| Website | www.bpl.on.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/BurlOnLibrary Instagram: www.instagram.com/burlonlibrary Twitter: twitter.com/burlonlibrary YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BPLStaffer |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jodi Cabral; Phone: 905-639-3611 ext 1154 |
| Contact Form | www.bpl.on.ca/about/contact |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Engaging Burlington in building 21st century literacies, lifelong learning, and community connections |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Lita Barrie, Chief Executive Officer |
| Alternate Executive | Catharine Benzie, Chair, Burlington Public Library Board |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries ; Donations ; Fees - room rentals ; printing |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Hours: Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, and Sun 12 noon-5 pm * Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, Central, New Appleby and Tansley Woods are open for holds pick up only (no browsing shelves) * temporary holds pick-up location for Kilbride customers is Tansley Woods Returns: Return library items to any branch 24-hour outdoor drop box * all returned items are in quarantine for 72-hours before check-in Computer and Printer Access: To use a public access computer (PAC) or printer at an open location, book in advance online or by calling 905.639.3611 * limited computers are available for 45-minute sessions, beginning on the hour (walk-in appointments will be accommodated when possible) * computer bookings are required to use a printer (cash payment through the printer only * no faxing service available at this time) For more information, see Service Updates -------------------------------------- Public library that offers: Collections: Items which may be borrowed include: Books (including eBooks, graphic novels, board books, book kits, paperbacks, book plus CD, and book club kits) * audiobooks (including streaming, CDs, downloadable, and MP3 CDs) * movies & TV (including DVD, streaming video, and Blu-ray) * multilingual books and movies * music CDs * printed music * video games * magazines & journals * accessible formats (including large print, Daisy, and braille) * devices (including Launchpads, Fitbits, and iPads) * community passes Electronic resources include: Ancestry.com (in-library use only) * eAudiobooks * eBooks * learning courses and databases * lifestyle databases * music streaming * movie & TV streaming * magazines * newspapers Items which may be used in the library include: Chromebooks * iPad Pro (Central branch only) * MacBooks * C-pens * 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 * cognitive care kits * light therapy lamps (all locations except Kilbride branch) * printing, including photocopies and scanning * public computers * reading aids and devices, including C-pens, SARA CE text reader (Central branch), Optelec Clearview CCTV machine (all branches except Kilbride), ZoomText software (all branches except Kilbride), and BrowseAloud software on the website * seed library * 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 Makerspace A community place where people create, invent, learn together, and build skills for life * 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 * Sun 1 pm-5 pm |
| 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 ; Employment / Training ; Health Care |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistive Devices ; Computer & Related Technology Classes ; Computer Access ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Health & Physical Disabilities ; Health and Physical Disabilities ; Historic Preservation ; Humanities Clubs/Events ; Libraries ; Meeting Space ; Parent / Child Programs ; Public Libraries ; Recreation for Children / Families |
| Service Categories | 3D Printing ; Children's Library Services ; Cognitive/Learning Aids ~ Dementia ; 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 ; Light Therapy ; Makerspaces ; Meeting Space ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Public Wi-Fi Sites |
