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.

 

Locations & Hours

Details for our 7 locations and hours of service.

Library Membership / Getting a Card

FREE for people who live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in Burlington.

Contact Us

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

COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan | Jul 15

Updated BPL plan to put controls into place to make the workplace safer for everyone.

21st Century Literacies, the Library & You

Explore & discover 21st century literacies through our programs and collections.

Our Values

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

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.

Strategic Plan (2021-2025)

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

Annual Report (2020)

In 2020, 1,427,476 items were borrowed from Burlington Public Library.

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.

Green Initiatives

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

Library Policies

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

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 | Jan 2022

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