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BPL News
BPL News
Fri
May 17
2013
Long weekend closure - May 19 & 20
All library locations are closed Sunday, May 19 and Monday, May 20 for the Victoria Day long weekend. Have fun!
Remember, you can always return items that are due at our 24-hour drop boxes.
Need a book - fast? Visit our Download Centre to borrow a downloadable ebook or audiobook - go to there now!
Mon
May 13
2013
Look whoo whoo's coming to the library! - May 14
Enjoy a 'stay-cation' this summer!
There's lots to do locally any time of year, but summertime is extra special. Find out what you and your family can do close to your own back yard. Hear about great events, camps and activities taking place in and around the Burlington area.
On Tuesday, May 14 in Centennial Hall at Central Library, 7-8.30pm, you can meet one of our feathered friends from Mountsberg along with human guests with displays and presentations from Burlington Arts Centre, Bronte Creek, and Museums Burlington. Call 905.639.3611 ext 1321 to attend.
Get active and discover Burlington!
Thu
May 9
2013
Get your garbage tags here
Did you know...
FREE garbage tags for the Halton Region Garbage Tag Program, are available at the checkout desk at every Burlington Public Library location now until September. These tags expire on September 7.
Limit: three sheets of five tags per household.
Starting September 9, garbage tags will cost $10/sheet. The good news is that they don't expire. You will be able to purchase garbage tag sheets, or single tags for $2, at your neighbourhood library.
Read more about the Garbage Tag Program
Thu
May 2
2013
Go, teams, go!
Congratulations, Battle of the Books 2013 champions: Sacred Heart of Jesus School for the Juniors and St. Christopher School for the Seniors.
It was a tough competition and everyone played well. We wish the two winning teams all the best in the Regional Competition in Halton Hills on Thursday, May 9.
Sacred Heart of Jesus School Junior Champions
St. Christopher School Senior Champions
The schools that competed in Burlington Battle of the Books 2013:
Junior Teams
Canadian Martyrs
Sacred Heart of Jesus
St. Christopher
St. Elizabeth Seton
St. Gabriel
St. Mark
St. Patrick
Fern Hill
Florence Meares
St. John
St. Paul
Senior Teams
Canadian Martyrs
Sacred Heart of Jesus
St. Christopher
St. Elizabeth Seton
St. Gabriel
St. Mark
St. Patrick
Fern Hill
Florence Meares
St. John
St. Paul
Central
St. Timothy
Holy Rosary
Mon
Apr 1
2013
Text reference starts
Now you can ask a librarian—by text!
If you have a simple, quick question, just text us at 905.581.6699.
We'll reply as soon as we can during Central Library open hours. When the library is closed, a reply is sent on the next open day.
Save time
- First save us in your contacts - then text your question. You'll be ready for the next time you use this service.
Important
- Text reference is free but standard message rates may apply; ask your provider.
- Your wireless number and identity is kept confidential.
Text reference is powered by BPL staff and mosio.
Thu
Mar 21
2013
Tumblr, Twitter & Teens
New this week on the library website is BPL Teen Scene Tumblr. Just click on the Tumblr icon on the library home page—you’ll find it with the other social media icons.
Tumblr is a collaborative space where teens can share their own artwork, writing, pictures, comics, memes, events—anything that’s fun and interesting. The library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB) has been busy posting and invites other teens to add to it.
This new site replaces the teen book review blog, Storylining.
Along with BPL Teen Scene Tumblr, get the latest BPL Teen tweets @BPLTeenScene.
Important! We hope you'll follow us on Tumblr and Twitter, but we want you to know: we *won't* follow you unless you invite us.
Mon
Mar 18
2013
Monster Jam!
Enter to win a family pack of four tickets to Monster Jam: Maple Leaf Tour at Copps Coliseum, Sat April 6 and Sun April 7.
Entry ballots are available at all library locations. The draw takes place at noon on Wed April 3. Good luck!
Fri
Mar 8
2013
Improvement alert!
Do you use library eBooks? The BPL Download Centre, powered by OverDrive, will soon launch The Next Generation experience—and it's going to be great!
