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During Pride Month and all year round, libraries should be a safe space.

In light of recent protests in opposition to Pride Month events at Oakville Public Library...

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Burlington Public Library (BPL) recently received the 2023 Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Heritage Award. The Library was...

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Burlington Public Library has been recognized as an outstanding non-profit organization with two recent accolades. 

Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Finalist...

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“I’m looking for something to read—what do you suggest?” is one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from our customers. Discovering a good read while browsing library displays, shelves...

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Do you have a story to tell? Then, get ready to share your talents with us! Burlington Public Library's annual writing contest runs May 1 to 31, and it's open to everyone, from ages 10 to adult,...

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Free poems! That was the call luring delighted passersby to Burlington City Hall on the weekend, where Burlington Public Library staff were creating custom, typewritten poems on the spot. The...

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April is National Poetry Month and Burlington Public Library (BPL) is celebrating with its second annual Burlington Lyrics & Poetry Festival....

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Drumroll please.....we are thrilled to announce the results of our annual bookmark contest! After tallying up the 1000+ votes cast online, the 2023 winners are:

  • Rori C. (5...
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We're excited to share with Burlington readers that starting today, March 1, you can access over 360,000 digital titles through OverDrive and its app, Libby.

Back in 2020, during our first...

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Sensory kits are not just for home or school anymore! Burlington Public Library is responding to the special needs of our...

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Burlington Public Library (BPL) has added seventeen new automatic door openers at its branches thanks to a generous federal grant from the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF). The completion of the...

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At your next visit to the library, the entrance may look slightly different. We are activating the security gates at all our sites progressively over the next few months. What does this mean for...

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Yes, it is that time of year again! High school students are gearing up for exams. After a few unusual years of virtual and hybrid learning, many students are preparing for their first in-person...

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We are starting January off with some changes to popular BPL services and collections in order to give more people access to our collection. These changes will be effective as of January 16, 2023...

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Do you love to read eBooks? Then read on because this news might be important to you! The original OverDrive app is retiring in early 2023. Soon, it will no longer allow you to download and read...