kids

Services

COVID-19 Service Updates

From tinkering with technology & hands-on making to writing with flair, there's so much to learn about and do at your library.

Please note that some library services are temporarily unavailable due to COVID-19. Click here for more information.

Accessibility

We strive to make sure that everyone in our community can access library services.

BrowseAloud

Online reading support and listening to information instead of reading it.

Contact us

You can reach us by phone, mail or online.

Library membership / getting a card

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

Borrowing information

Borrow lots and borrow often—it's FREE to borrow from the library's collection.

Free Wi-fi at Library Locations

There is free high-speed WiFi access everywhere except Kilbride.

Public Computers

Availability and pricing for black & white and colour printouts at our branches.

Printing

Both black & white and colour printouts at our branches.

Information Burlington

Free, confidential information & referral to range of government and community services.

Book Club Kits

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

iPad Collection

See the array of iPads that can be borrowed from the library.

Community Access Pass

Free entry passes to select local cultural institutions, natural areas and gardens.

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.

Fitbits

Personal health and fitness trackers that you can borrow.

Unavailable | Temporarily

Reserve a Room

We rent meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups in the library facilities.

New to Canada

Programs geared to newcomers including citizenship test preparation.

Local History Services

Research assistance and access to the local history collection & archives.

Visiting Library Services

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

Cognitive Care Kits

Supporting the skills and abilities of people living with early, mid, and late-stage dementia.

Makerspace

A space with laser cutter, vinyl cutter & vinyl printer, embroidery machine & virtual reality.

3D Printing

MakerBot Replicator Z18 at our Central and Alton branches, using PLA filament.

Request a Tour

See the spaces & hear about the amazing range of services and resources available.

Light Therapy Lamps

Innovative light therapy floor lamp that delivers mega-bright UV filtered light.

Seed Library

Borrow seeds to grow your own healthy food and contribute to a sustainable community.