About

Burlington Public Library

Free to join, Burlington Public Library belongs to everyone in the community.

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.

The Library is located on the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

 

Locations & Hours

Details for our 7 locations and hours of service.

Library at 150

We're excited to celebrate BPL's sesquicentennial with you in 2022!

Contact Us

Frequently Asked Questions about using the library & how to reach us.

Our Values

Our fundamental beliefs that guide our ongoing planning and decision-making.

Strategic Plan (2021-2025)

Follow the library’s vision for service delivery and strategic priorities.

Library Managers & Key Contacts

Current senior management team names and contact details.

Careers

Information on current job vacancies at all Burlington Public Library locations.

Library Board Trustees & Meetings

Current Board members and dates of Board meetings.

Annual Report 2021

Thanks for borrowing 1.69m items last year! Read more great news from 2021.

Together Against Racism

Burlington Public Library statement on racism.

Safe Spaces

Burlington Public Library belongs to everyone in the community.

Local Authors

Information for authors who wish to have their books in this collection.

Program Partners

For authors, instructors, and subject specialists who want to share their expertise.

Library Donations

Generous bequests from the estate of long-time library customers.

Make a Donation

BPL is a registered charitable organization that gratefully accepts donations, and other gifts.

Book Donations

Where to donate your gently used books in the Burlington area.

Library Policies

All of our active policies which have been approved by our Board.

Green Initiatives

Find out what the Library is doing to be a responsible global citizen.

History

Library services in Burlington can be traced to January 1872.

Using BPL Website

Learn more about how to use and navigate the website.

Library Guide | August 2022

You can download a pdf copy of our monthly Guide here.