Burlington Public Library, Central Branch, Library Services

Burlington Public Library

Service: Library Services

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Record #: BTN2614

Last Full Update: 18 Feb 2025

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-639-3611
Fax	905-681-7277
Website	www.bpl.on.ca
Contact Form	www.bpl.on.ca/about/contact
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	Six full-service branches and a rural lending location offer welcoming spaces where visitors can explore, discover, reflect, learn, improve, create, and connect with others
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Primary Executive	Lita Barrie, Chief Executive Officer
Alternate Executive	Jason Manayathu, Chair, Burlington Public Library Board
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries ; Donations ; Printing

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Public library that offers: Collections for borrowing: books including graphic novel, paperback and board book audiobooks movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc music and sound including music CD and printed music video games magazines and newspapers accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille for catalogue see here Digital resources: eBooks and eAudiobooks movies, TV and music magazines and newspapers learning and research local history databases Halton Community Services Directory to see all online resources see here Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch: Maker Services include MakerSpace in Central Branch, MakerStation in Alton Branch, and MakerStudio in New Appleby Branch DiscoverySpace at Central Branch tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library kits community access pass seed library at Central Branch accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids for more information see here Programs: free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs some events are drop-in, others require registration for a complete list of programs and events see here Services: accessibility community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central and Tansley Woods branches only) light therapy lamps local history for a complete list of services see here Information Burlington free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services for more information see separate listing here Meeting Room Rentals meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups for more information see separate listing 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-Sun 9 am-5pm
Areas Served	Burlington
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	For membership see here
Languages	English
Fees	Service - MakerSpace, room rentals, faxing, and printing ; Membership is free to people who live, work, attend school or pay property taxes in Burlington, for more information see here

Site Information

Located In Community	Burlington
Address & Map	2331 New St Burlington, ON L7R 1J4 View Google 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 and Internet Access ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling 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 ; Archives ; Braille Materials/Collections ; Cell Phone Charging Stations ; Children's Library Services ; Cognitive/Learning Aids ~ Dementia ; Computer Access Aids ; Computer Literacy Training Programs ; Copy Machines ; Early Literacy Development Programs ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Centres ; Fax Machines ; Foreign Language Collections ; Genealogical Collections ; Humanities Clubs/Societies ; Large Print Materials/Collections ; Library Audiovisual Services ; Light Therapy ; Makerspaces ; Meeting Space ; Mobile Devices ; Mobile Hotspot Devices ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Public Wi-Fi Sites ; Visual/Reading Aids

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