Book Free Space

Burlington Public Library provides free private work areas seating at three branches: Central, New Appleby, and Tansley Woods. Learn how to book a space for small group meetings, quiet work, or study. Each space has limited seating, ranging from single-person pods to rooms for up to eight people.

How to Book a Free Workspace

  • You need a BPL card to make a booking.
  • Review BPL’s Free Room & Space Booking Terms & Conditions. All users must adhere to the Meeting Rooms & Workspaces Terms of Use.
  • Use our online booking system to request free workspace using the yellow button link below.

Important Information

  • Due to the high demand for these spaces, bookings are limited to four hours per week. If you require more time—or a room that seats more than eight people—please consider our fee-based room rental service.
  • Bookings are available in 30-minute blocks, for up to four hours (240 minutes) per week maximum.
  • When you arrive for your booking, please sign in with library staff at the desk.
  • While you’re in the library, it's okay to work with others at an appropriate volume. Please be mindful of noise and treat staff and other customers with respect.
  • Feel free to bring in a lidded beverage or small snack to enjoy; just be tidy about it and clean up after yourself. Meals are not permitted in library spaces.
  • For rooms with a whiteboard, please bring your own whiteboard markers.

Cancellations

You can cancel or change your booking through the Library’s Manage Your Room Reservations site. Changes to a booking date, time, or location can only be made by cancelling the original booking and submitting a new request.

Charges

If the workspace is left in a messy condition, you will be charged a $21.00 cleaning fee.

Need Help?

If you have questions and requests about booking free workspace, please contact us through our online form. If you do not have access to email, call the Library at 905.639.3611, and staff will assist you.

 

Book a Workspace Now

 

Starting September 15, workspaces are available to book through our online reservation system.

Central – Meeting Room A, 2nd floor

  • Small, fully enclosed room, perfect for individual or group work.
  • Capacity: 4
  • Included: Table, four chairs, Wi-Fi

Central – Quiet Pod A, 3rd floor

  • Small, enclosed workspace ideal for phone calls and virtual meetings. The compact design and fixed features may not support use with mobility aids.
  • Capacity: 1

Central – Quiet Pod B, 3rd floor

  • Small, enclosed workspace ideal for phone calls and virtual meetings. The compact design and fixed features may not support use with mobility aids.
  • Capacity: 1
  • Included: Built-in desktop, counter-height chair, power outlets, Wi-Fi

New Appleby - Meeting Room A

  • Glass-walled, fully enclosed room.
  • Capacity: 4
  • Included: Table, four chairs, whiteboard, Wi-Fi, (TV screen temporarily unavailable)

New Appleby - Meeting Room B

  • Glass-walled, fully enclosed room.
  • Capacity: 8
  • Included: Table, eight chairs, whiteboard, Wi-Fi (TV screen temporarily unavailable)

New Appleby - Meeting Room C

  • Glass-walled, fully enclosed room.
  • Capacity: 8
  • Included: Table, eight chairs, whiteboard, Wi-Fi (TV screen temporarily unavailable)

Tansley Woods - Meeting Room 1

  • Small glass-walled space; open overhead; limited sound privacy.
  • Capacity: 4-6
  • Included: Table, four chairs, whiteboard, Wi-Fi
  • Optional: Two additional chairs. Please ask staff for help.  

Tansley Woods - Meeting Room 2

  • Small glass-walled space; open overhead; limited sound privacy.
  • Capacity: 4-6
  • Included: Table, four chairs, whiteboard, Wi-Fi
  • Optional: Two additional chairs. Please ask staff for help.