Burnaby Public Library

The power is back on! McGill will have a delayed opening at 11:00am today.

McGill is closed until further notice due to a power outage in the area. Our other locations will open with regular hours. We'll provide an update here when McGill reopens.

Some of our locations will be closed in March for staff training: - Bob Prittie Metrotown will be closed on Wednesday, March 5 - Tommy Douglas will be closed on Thursday, March 6 Cameron and McGill will be open with regular hours. bpl.bc.ca/locations-hours.

A reminder of our upcoming holiday hours: Tuesday, December 24: open 10am - 5pm Wednesday, December 25: closed Thursday, December 26: closed Tuesday, December 31: open 10am - 5pm Wednesday, January 1: closed

Power is restored to the area. McGill will open on December 15 with regular hours, 10am-6pm.

Our McGill location is closed for the day (December 14) due to a power outage. Our other locations are open with regular hours: bpl.bc.ca/people-help/lo…

We're hiring regular part-time Library Information Clerks at our Bob Prittie Metrotown, Cameron and Tommy Douglas locations. The application deadline is Saturday, December 21. Learn more under "Current Opportunities": bpl.bc.ca/careers-opport…

Join us for Welcome Wonderful Winter! In this winter-themed storytime we'll also share songs and rhymes. Meet other families and get to know the library. For kids of all ages and their caregivers. December 17, 10:30am, Temporary Cameron bpl.bc.ca/events/welcome…

All of our locations will be closed on Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

Update: Bob Prittie Metrotown will open Saturday as usual. The issue has been resolved. Our Bob Prittie Metrotown location was closed briefly late afternoon Friday due to a building issue. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Our Bob Prittie Metrotown location is closed until further notice due to a building issue. We will update here when the library reopens. Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

All of our locations will be closed on Sunday, October 13 and Monday, October 14 to observe Thanksgiving.

All of our locations will be closed on Sunday, September 29 and Monday, September 30 to observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The issue has been resolved and Cameron branch will open at 10:00am this morning.

Cameron branch is closed until further notice due to a power outage. We'll provide an update here once the branch reopens. Our other locations are open with regular hours: bpl.bc.ca/people-help/lo…

A reminder that of our locations are closed for Labour Day on Sunday, September 1 and Monday, September 2.

McGill is undergoing renovations to improve our lobby and install a new automated book return! We’ll be open with regular hours; but returns can only be accepted when the library is open. The outdoor library return will be closed. Learn more bpl.bc.ca/mcgill-renovat….

All of our locations are closed for the BC Day long weekend on Sunday, August 4 and Monday, August 5.

Did you know? You're welcome at any public City of Burnaby facility during operating hours to find relief from the heat. This includes all recreation centres, libraries, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts and City Hall. Stay cool Burnaby! 😎 @burnabyparksrec @burnabypl @shadboltcentre

A reminder that all of our locations will be closed on Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1 for Canada Day.