Burlington Public Library
Site: Burlington - New St - Central Branch
Service: Burlington Public Library
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN2614 | Last Full Update: 19 Jan 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-639-3611; Text 905-581-6699 |
| 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 YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BPLStaffer |
| 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 ; Donations - (Registered charity) |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Library services include: Collections: Items which may be borrowed include: Popular fiction and non-fiction books for adults, children and youth * multilingual books and movies * CDs * DVDs * books on CD * e-readers and iPads * electronic games * magazines * large print books * talking books for those with a visual, learning or physical disability that prevents them from reading conventional print * newspapers for use in-library Electronic resources include: * wide range of free electronic databases * free downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, music and movies from library website * Ancestry.com genealogy database for use in library Library catalogue available online, to search, place and cancel holds, renew borrowed items, and view personal accounts * books may be returned to book drops at any Burlington branch 24/7 Services: * Reference and Readers' Advisory service * Children's Services and Youth Services include story times, weekly and special programs * Programs for all ages * Free wireless Internet access * Free use of public computers with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CD/DVD drives (no CD or DVD burner), USB ports * printouts and photocopies 20 cents (black and white) and 40 cents (colour) per page * free scanning * faxing (to Canada and US) at Central, New Appleby and Tansley Woods branches only ($1.25 per page) * All locations except Kilbride have computers with large screen monitors and ZoomText * All locations except Kilbride have an Optelec print magnifier * Central Branch has a Sara CE text reader, which reads printed text aloud Computer Classes: * classes held at Central Branch Community Information and Referral: Information Burlington service provides the public with free, confidential community information & referral to nonprofit and government health and social services and supports, education and training programs, arts, recreation and more * for more information, see here Visiting Library Services Volunteers deliver library materials to any Burlington resident who is unable to come to the library for three months or more, including to retirement residences and Long-Term Care * for more information, see here Burlington Local History Collection (located at Central Branch) Includes files on local pioneer families, historic homes and public buildings * Halton area census data since 1842 * local newspapers, indexes, directories and gazetteers * records of local government, churches, cemeteries, schools and societies * items in this collection not available for loan, but staff will retrieve items for the public to use in the library * 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 | Central Library: Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm * Fri 9 am-6 pm * Sat 9 am-5 pm * Open Sun 1 pm-5 pm, from after Thanksgiving to late June Library catalogue available online * book drops at all branches available Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Follow the instructions to Get A Card |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None ; * In-library use of materials and resources available free to anyone * Membership and borrowing privileges free to people who live, work, attend school or pay property taxes in Burlington, and to residents of Oakville, Milton or Halton Hills * Free limited reciprocal borrowing privileges available to Hamilton residents * others may pay an annual non-resident fee if they wish to borrow materials |
| 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 ; Community Information ; 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 ; Comprehensive Information and Referral ; 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 ~ Visual Impairments ; Meeting Space ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Visual/Reading Aids |
