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Local Author Fair

We kick off a summer of reading with a community celebration of local literary talent. Writers for all ages of readers across all literary genres showcase and sell their published works.

Talk to authors, listen to their readings—be inspired.

 

Central | Sat Jun 22 | 10am-2pm

Glass Beads by Dawn Dumont | Jun

Glass Beads eBook is available with no holds or waitlists all month long.

Explore: Slam Dunk Basketball Staff Picks

Here's our all-star line-up of basketball books and movies to check out.

Write On! | Jun-Jul

A short story writing contest just for tweens. Grades 4-7.

Explore | Great Reads

eBooks, audiobooks & more

Explore ebooks and audiobooks in our collection by clicking here.

Literary Awards & Prizes

Lists and news from the latest Canadian & international literary awards.

Great Teen Reads

Books & graphic novels for growing interests and new experiences.

Explore | New Titles

Fiction cover
Fiction
Graphic Novels cover
Graphic Novels
Large Print cover
Large Print
On Order cover
On Order
Non-fiction cover
Non-fiction

Explore | Authors

Burlington Reads Authors

Explore works of Laurie Petrou, George Elliott Clarke and Dafydd (Dave) Williams.

Local Authors

Explore works of authors from Burlington and surrounding areas.

Author in Focus: Salman Rushdie

Explore works in our collection from this award-winning author

Resources | see all

NEW: express eBooks | cloudLibrary

A collection of popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks with a seven day loan period.

Overdrive / Libby

Borrow from a large collection of eBooks and audiobooks.

rb digital magazines

Your favorite magazines with unlimited access. Over 90 titles to choose from.

Services | See All

Visiting Library Services

Library service to your door when you are not able to come to us.

Book Club kits

Books & discussion guides, ready for your group to borrow.

Request a Title

If a title is not in the catalogue, let us know and we can try to find or purchase it for you.