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The Burlington Public Library in Burlington, Ontario consists of a main branch and 5 auxiliary branches in various locations throughout the city.

The main branch, known as the Central Library is located near downtown Burlington on New Street.
Visit this link to take a visual tour of this beautiful library.

Any resident of Burlington or Halton region can have a library card free of charge. In addition, people who work in Burlington yet live outside the city can also have a library card at no cost.

To join the Burlington Public Library you will require an Ontario's Drivers License showing your address or two pieces of alternative identification with at least one showing your current address.

The library card of today is a high tech little item with a barcode that is swiped everytime you take books out.
It also has your account number which gives you access to your account online.

Once you've logged in to your account, you are able to renew your books (this is a very handy feature that I use very often to renew books which are nearing the due date), and reserve books that are currently not available.

Accessing the Burlington Public Library online also gives you the opportunity to search the system for books that you are interested in reading, or for books of a particular subject or author that appeal to you.

The Burlington Public Library is a member of the Ontario Interlibrary Loan and will search all libraries in Ontario who participate (which is the majority of municipal libraries and many academic libraries as well) in the program, for the book.

It is a very rare occurrence for them not be able to locate a book for you.
I've used this service quite often and every single book I've ever inquired about was able to be found at some library in Ontario and delivered to me at the Burlington Public Library, free of charge, within a week or two. You can search the Ontario Interlibrary Loan Service on your own, as well.

This is a tremendous resource for anyone who is doing research or who prefers to borrow books rather than having to buy them.
Generally what I do is browse new books or subjects on Amazon.com or Chapters.ca and find the books that interest me, then I prepare my list and bring it into the resource desk at the library.

The staff is very pleasant and helpful and will do their absolute best to serve you and attain the books you desire. When your books arrive at the library, you will receive a phone call or an email to let you know your book has arrived.

You can also take out CDs and DVDs at the library, free of charge.
They have an extensive collection of movies, ducumentaries, music, talking books, motivational as well as instructional DVDs and CDs.
You can search to see what is available in the CD and DVD collection by visiting the Burlington Public Library online search page.

For a relaxing few hours of research or reading, visit the library today. There are computers for you to use without charge, and free wireless internet service for those of you who wish to bring in your own laptop and work.

There is also an extensive journal, newspaper and magazine area  with big comfy chairs just waiting for you.

Explore the Burlington Public Libary site today. You'll find out about events the library is holding, how to do geneology research free through library resources, how and where to download books off the net and more.

In these cold, dark winter nights nothing is finer than cosying up with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book from the Burlington Public Library in Burlington, Ontario.

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