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Assists the public to access library resources, including print and non-print collections of materials in order to meet informational and reading needs of patrons. Services include:

• information and reference services
• adult book club
• children's programs
• internet access
• book drop facilities
• calendar of events (see website or call for details)

Extension Services provides access to library materials for Special Needs patrons.

Visiting Library Services: complimentary home delivery service of library books to those adult card holders who cannot visit the library because of a physical or mental infirmity or advanced age

Talking Books: full text books read onto cassette tapes, available for customers unable to use regular print due to blindness or a visual, physical, or reading disability

Tutor.com Live Homework Help: online tutoring service featuring expert tutors from across North America. This free service allows students from Kindergarten through early university and college years, and adult learners, to connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions. Help is available in math, science, social studies, and English.

Makerspace: Enjoy the following hands-on technologies and resources in this community Makerspace:

• 3D printers
• Glowforge® 3D laser cutter
• Cricut® machine
• computerized embroidery machine
• holographic projector
• robotics including Ozobots and Cubelets
• gaming room with Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Go
• computers with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and Premiere Elements
• sound and video recording room including equipment and editing software
• digitizing station with a photo and film scanner, plus VHS to digital file converter, for family videos and photo albums

Book an appointment for the Makerspace by e-mailing [email protected] or call 519-829-4404.

Assists the public to access library resources, including print and non-print collections of materials in order to meet informational and reading needs of patrons. Services include:

• information and reference services
• adult book club
• children's programs
• internet access
• book drop facilities
• calendar of events (see website or call for details)

Extension Services provides access to library materials for Special Needs patrons.

Visiting Library Services: complimentary home delivery service of library books to those adult card holders who cannot visit the library because of a physical or mental infirmity or advanced age

Talking Books: full text books read onto cassette tapes, available for customers unable to use regular print due to blindness or a visual, physical, or reading disability

Tutor.com Live Homework Help: online tutoring service featuring expert tutors from across North America. This free service allows students from Kindergarten through early university and college years, and adult learners, to connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions. Help is available in math, science, social studies, and English.

Makerspace: Enjoy the following hands-on technologies and resources in this community Makerspace:

• 3D printers
• Glowforge® 3D laser cutter
• Cricut® machine
• computerized embroidery machine
• holographic projector
• robotics including Ozobots and Cubelets
• gaming room with Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Go
• computers with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and Premiere Elements
• sound and video recording room including equipment and editing software
• digitizing station with a photo and film scanner, plus VHS to digital file converter, for family videos and photo albums

Book an appointment for the Makerspace by e-mailing [email protected] or call 519-829-4404.

Assists the public to access library resources, including print and non-print collections of materials in order to meet informational and reading needs of patrons. Services include:

• information and reference services
• adult book club
• children's programs
• internet access
• book drop facilities
• calendar of events (see website or call for details)

Extension Services provides access to library materials for Special Needs patrons.

Visiting Library Services: complimentary home delivery service of library books to those adult card holders who cannot visit the library because of a physical or mental infirmity or advanced age

Talking Books: full text books read onto cassette tapes, available for customers unable to use regular print due to blindness or a visual, physical, or reading disability

Tutor.com Live Homework Help: online tutoring service featuring expert tutors from across North America. This free service allows students from Kindergarten through early university and college years, and adult learners, to connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions. Help is available in math, science, social studies, and English.

Makerspace: Enjoy the following hands-on technologies and resources in this community Makerspace:

• 3D printers
• Glowforge® 3D laser cutter
• Cricut® machine
• computerized embroidery machine
• holographic projector
• robotics including Ozobots and Cubelets
• gaming room with Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Go
• computers with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and Premiere Elements
• sound and video recording room including equipment and editing software
• digitizing station with a photo and film scanner, plus VHS to digital file converter, for family videos and photo albums

Book an appointment for the Makerspace by e-mailing [email protected] or call 519-829-4404.

Assists the public to access library resources, including print and non-print collections of materials in order to meet informational and reading needs of patrons. Services include:

• information and reference services
• adult book club
• children's programs
• internet access
• book drop facilities
• calendar of events (see website or call for details)

Extension Services provides access to library materials for Special Needs patrons.

Visiting Library Services: complimentary home delivery service of library books to those adult card holders who cannot visit the library because of a physical or mental infirmity or advanced age

Talking Books: full text books read onto cassette tapes, available for customers unable to use regular print due to blindness or a visual, physical, or reading disability

Tutor.com Live Homework Help: online tutoring service featuring expert tutors from across North America. This free service allows students from Kindergarten through early university and college years, and adult learners, to connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions. Help is available in math, science, social studies, and English.

Makerspace: Enjoy the following hands-on technologies and resources in this community Makerspace:

• 3D printers
• Glowforge® 3D laser cutter
• Cricut® machine
• computerized embroidery machine
• holographic projector
• robotics including Ozobots and Cubelets
• gaming room with Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Go
• computers with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and Premiere Elements
• sound and video recording room including equipment and editing software
• digitizing station with a photo and film scanner, plus VHS to digital file converter, for family videos and photo albums

Book an appointment for the Makerspace by e-mailing [email protected] or call 519-829-4404.

Assists the public to access library resources, including print and non-print collections of materials in order to meet informational and reading needs of patrons. Services include:

• information and reference services
• adult book club
• children's programs
• internet access
• book drop facilities
• calendar of events (see website or call for details)

Extension Services provides access to library materials for Special Needs patrons.

Visiting Library Services: complimentary home delivery service of library books to those adult card holders who cannot visit the library because of a physical or mental infirmity or advanced age

Talking Books: full text books read onto cassette tapes, available for customers unable to use regular print due to blindness or a visual, physical, or reading disability

Tutor.com Live Homework Help: online tutoring service featuring expert tutors from across North America. This free service allows students from Kindergarten through early university and college years, and adult learners, to connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions. Help is available in math, science, social studies, and English.

Makerspace: Enjoy the following hands-on technologies and resources in this community Makerspace:

• 3D printers
• Glowforge® 3D laser cutter
• Cricut® machine
• computerized embroidery machine
• holographic projector
• robotics including Ozobots and Cubelets
• gaming room with Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Go
• computers with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and Premiere Elements
• sound and video recording room including equipment and editing software
• digitizing station with a photo and film scanner, plus VHS to digital file converter, for family videos and photo albums

Book an appointment for the Makerspace by e-mailing [email protected] or call 519-829-4404.

Assists the public to access library resources, including print and non-print collections of materials in order to meet informational and reading needs of patrons. Services include:

• information and reference services
• adult book club
• children's programs
• internet access
• book drop facilities
• calendar of events (see website or call for details)

Extension Services provides access to library materials for Special Needs patrons.

Visiting Library Services: complimentary home delivery service of library books to those adult card holders who cannot visit the library because of a physical or mental infirmity or advanced age

Talking Books: full text books read onto cassette tapes, available for customers unable to use regular print due to blindness or a visual, physical, or reading disability

Tutor.com Live Homework Help: online tutoring service featuring expert tutors from across North America. This free service allows students from Kindergarten through early university and college years, and adult learners, to connect to tutors for one-to-one homework help sessions. Help is available in math, science, social studies, and English.

Makerspace: Enjoy the following hands-on technologies and resources in this community Makerspace:

• 3D printers
• Glowforge® 3D laser cutter
• Cricut® machine
• computerized embroidery machine
• holographic projector
• robotics including Ozobots and Cubelets
• gaming room with Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Oculus Go
• computers with Adobe Creative Suite software including Photoshop and Premiere Elements
• sound and video recording room including equipment and editing software
• digitizing station with a photo and film scanner, plus VHS to digital file converter, for family videos and photo albums

Book an appointment for the Makerspace by e-mailing [email protected] or call 519-829-4404.

Services:

• books, CDs, audio books, CD-ROMs, DVDs, console video games, iPads and wireless hotspots available to borrow with a library card
• loaner laptops and Chromebooks for in-library use
• digital titles: downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and magazines
• online access to free, legal music downloads, movies and television series
• online courses in business, technology and creative skills via Lynda.com
• light therapy lamp available
• delivery of library material to qualified residents through Home Library Service
• winter and summer reading club
• children's programs for ages 6 months and up
• PA Day movies
• access to the library catalogue from the library web site
• free use of Internet workstations with word processing
• free Wi-Fi
• study rooms
• business, employment and newcomer services in partnership with other community groups

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Public library that offers:

Collections for borrowing:

• books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
• audiobooks
• movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
• music and sound including music CD and printed music
• video games
• magazines and newspapers
• accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
• for catalogue see here

Digital resources:

• eBooks and eAudiobooks
• movies, TV and music
• magazines and newspapers
• learning and research
• local history databases
• Halton Community Services Directory
• to see all online resources see here

Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:

• MakerSpace at Central Branch
• DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
• tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
• kits
• community access pass
• seed library at Central Branch
• accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids
• for more information see here

Programs:

• free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs
• some events are drop-in, others require registration
• for a complete list of programs and events see here

Services:

• accessibility
• community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada
• computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
• light therapy lamps
• local history
• for a complete list of services see here

Information Burlington

• free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services
• for more information see separate listing here

Meeting Room Rentals

• meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
• for more information see separate listing here

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Library services include:

• website
• information services
• lending of books, videos and DVDs, government documents, audiobooks, sports equipment
• downloadable digital audiobooks and e-books
• online electronic databases of full-text journals
• programs for adults, teens, and children from ages six months and up
• public computers with Internet access and office applications
• free wireless connectivity
• Book Clubs
• business workshops offered in partnership with the Region of Halton
• information on regional, provincial and federal subjects which include: health and social services, housing registries, treatment centres, and government services and programs

The library catalogue is available online. Patrons can search, place and cancel holds, renew borrowed items and view their personal accounts. Check website for details

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Check website or call before you go there.

This listing describes where to find free public access to computers, wireless Internet, scanners, fax, etc. in Milton.

FREE COMPUTER USE, FAX, SCANNER, etc.

Milton Public Library
For hours and locations see here
All 3 branches offer free use of computers with:

• Internet
• web-based e-mail
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• USB drive/flashdrive/memory stick ports
• printing and photocopying($0.20 per page black and white, $0.40 colour), free scanning of documents
• wireless Internet access and printing available at all 3 locations

Centre for Skills Development and Training (The), Ontario Employment Services, 550 Ontario Street South, Suite 208. For details see here
Free use of computers to those using for job search, training and education research, services include:

• computers with Internet
• web-based e-mail
• Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• CD/DVD drives
• USB drive/flashdrive/memory stick ports
• fax (sending only)
• free printing and photocopying (max. 20 sheets per day)
• scanner (scanned documents cannot be edited)
• use of phone (local and long-distance)

FEE-BASED COMPUTER USE, FAX, SCANNER, etc.

• many Canada Post postal outlets offer fax services
• most commercial office services stores offer internet use, word processing, etc. on a fee-for-use basis, and may have scanner and fax services
• most printing shops can print from a USB drive
• see Yellow Pages under "Copying and Duplicating Service"

FREE WIRELESS INTERNET (using own laptop/device)

• most of the city's arenas, city hall and recreation and community centres have free wireless access
• numerous commercial locations also offer free wireless to customers

Services:

• books, audio books, DVDs, console video games, Chromebooks, iPads and wireless hotspots available to borrow with a library card
• loaner laptops and Chromebooks for in-library use
• downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and magazines
• online access to free, legal music downloads, movies and television series
• online courses in business, technology and creative skills via LinkedIn Learning
• Creativity Centre for scanning, editing, and converting photos and videos, and makerspace with hardware and software for creative photo, audio and video projects
• 3D Printer
• light therapy lamp available
• delivery of library material to qualified residents through Home Library Service
• winter and summer reading clubs
• children's programs for ages 6 months and up
• access to the library catalogue from the library web site
• free use of Internet workstations
• free Wi-Fi
• study rooms
• business, employment and newcomer services in partnership with other community groups

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Library services include:

• website
• information services
• lending of books, large print materials, video games and DVDs, government documents, audiobooks, energy meters, Conservation Halton Park passes and Ontario Parks Seasonal day-use permits
• lending of Cognitive Care Kits for individuals living with a cognitive impairment like dementia; contain up to ten unique, dementia-friendly activities such as games, workbooks, puzzles, and various prepared activities (appointment required)
• sports equipment lending
• downloadable digital audiobooks and e-books
• online electronic databases of full-text journals
• programs for adults, teens, and children from age 6 months and up
• public computers with Internet access and office applications
• free wireless connectivity
• Book Clubs for adults and teens
• business workshops offered in partnership with the Region of Halton
• information on regional, provincial and federal subjects which include: health and social services, housing registries, treatment centres, and government services and programs
• Region of Halton water testing drop-off site

The library catalogue is available on the web. Patrons can search, place and cancel holds, renew borrowed items and view their personal accounts. Check website for details

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Library services include:

• website
• information services
• lending of books, large print materials, video games and DVDs, government documents, audiobooks, energy meters, Conservation Halton Park passes and Ontario Parks Seasonal day-use permits
• lending of Cognitive Care Kits for individuals living with a cognitive impairment like dementia; contain up to ten unique, dementia-friendly activities such as games, workbooks, puzzles, and various prepared activities (appointment required)
• sports equipment lending
• downloadable digital audiobooks and e-books
• online electronic databases of full-text journals
• programs for adults, teens, and children from age 6 months and up
• public computers with Internet access and office applications
• free wireless connectivity
• Book Clubs for adults and teens
• information on regional, provincial and federal subjects which include: health and social services, housing registries, treatment centres, government services and programs
• exam proctoring

The library catalogue is available online. Patrons can search, place and cancel holds, renew borrowed items and view their personal accounts. Check website for details.

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Public library that offers:

Collections for borrowing:

• books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
• audiobooks
• movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
• music and sound including music CD and printed music
• video games
• magazines and newspapers
• accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
• for catalogue see here

Digital resources:

• eBooks and eAudiobooks
• movies, TV and music
• magazines and newspapers
• learning and research
• local history databases
• Halton Community Services Directory
• to see all online resources see here

Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:

• MakerSpace at Central Branch
• DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
• tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
• kits
• community access pass
• seed library at Central Branch
• accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids
• for more information see here

Programs:

• free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs
• some events are drop-in, others require registration
• for a complete list of programs and events see here

Services:

• accessibility
• community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada
• computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
• light therapy lamps
• local history
• for a complete list of services see here

Information Burlington

• free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services
• for more information see separate listing here

Meeting Room Rentals

• meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
• for more information see separate listing here

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Public library that offers:

Collections for borrowing:

• books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
• audiobooks
• movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
• music and sound including music CD and printed music
• video games
• magazines and newspapers
• accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
• for catalogue see here

Digital resources:

• eBooks and eAudiobooks
• movies, TV and music
• magazines and newspapers
• learning and research
• local history databases
• Halton Community Services Directory
• to see all online resources see here

Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:

• MakerSpace at Central Branch
• DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
• tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
• kits
• community access pass
• seed library at Central Branch
• accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids
• for more information see here

Programs:

• free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs
• some events are drop-in, others require registration
• for a complete list of programs and events see here

Services:

• accessibility
• community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada
• computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
• light therapy lamps
• local history
• for a complete list of services see here

Information Burlington

• free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services
• for more information see separate listing here

Meeting Room Rentals

• meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
• for more information see separate listing here

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Public library that offers:

Collections for borrowing:

• books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
• audiobooks
• movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
• music and sound including music CD and printed music
• video games
• magazines and newspapers
• accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
• for catalogue see here

Digital resources:

• eBooks and eAudiobooks
• movies, TV and music
• magazines and newspapers
• learning and research
• local history databases
• Halton Community Services Directory
• to see all online resources see here

Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:

• MakerSpace at Central Branch
• DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
• tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
• kits
• community access pass
• seed library at Central Branch
• accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids
• for more information see here

Programs:

• free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs
• some events are drop-in, others require registration
• for a complete list of programs and events see here

Services:

• accessibility
• community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada
• computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
• light therapy lamps
• local history
• for a complete list of services see here

Information Burlington

• free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services
• for more information see separate listing here

Meeting Room Rentals

• meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
• for more information see separate listing here

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment

Collections

• fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
• self study and research collections, print and electronic
• adult and children's multilingual collections
• Interlibrary Loans available
• contact-less and express borrowing are also available

More Than Books

• online resource databases
• Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
• loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
• loan-able Cognitive Care Kits (helps support the skills and abilities of people with early to late-stage dementia or cognitive impairment)
• Seed Library

In-Branch Technology

• Public Access Computers
• Printing
• Wireless Internet
• Laptops
• Creation Zone Technologies
• 3D Printing
• Light Therapy Lamps

Loan-able Technology

• Laptops (in-branch use)
• Wi-Fi Hot-spots
• Connection Kits (for residents 55+)
• Tablets
• OSMO
• Tinker Toys

Programs & Events

• offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
• in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch

Newcomer Programs

Special Services

• Accessible Collections & Services
• OPL Express
• Information Oakville
• Friends of the Library
• Community Food Programs

For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here

Public library that offers:

Collections for borrowing:

• books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
• audiobooks
• movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
• music and sound including music CD and printed music
• video games
• magazines and newspapers
• accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
• for catalogue see here

Digital resources:

• eBooks and eAudiobooks
• movies, TV and music
• magazines and newspapers
• learning and research
• local history databases
• Halton Community Services Directory
• to see all online resources see here

Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:

• MakerSpace at Central Branch
• DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
• tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
• kits
• community access pass
• seed library at Central Branch
• accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids
• for more information see here

Programs:

• free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs
• some events are drop-in, others require registration
• for a complete list of programs and events see here

Services:

• accessibility
• community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada
• computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
• light therapy lamps
• local history
• for a complete list of services see here

Information Burlington

• free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services
• for more information see separate listing here

Meeting Room Rentals

• meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
• for more information see separate listing here

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Food for Life Community Fridge location (Aldershot branch only)

• access to nutritious food during branch open hours
• for more information see separate listing here

Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment

Collections

• fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
• self study and research collections, print and electronic
• adult and children's multilingual collections
• Interlibrary Loans available
• contact-less and express borrowing are also available

More Than Books

• online resource databases
• Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
• loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
• loan-able Cognitive Care Kits (helps support the skills and abilities of people with early to late-stage dementia or cognitive impairment)
• Seed Library

In-Branch Technology

• Public Access Computers
• Printing
• Wireless Internet
• Laptops
• Creation Zone Technologies
• 3D Printing
• Light Therapy Lamps

Loan-able Technology

• Laptops (in-branch use)
• Wi-Fi Hot-spots
• Connection Kits (for residents 55+)
• Tablets
• OSMO
• Tinker Toys

Programs & Events

• offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
• in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch

Newcomer Programs

Special Services

• Accessible Collections & Services
• OPL Express
• Information Oakville
• Friends of the Library
• Community Food Programs

For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here

This listing describes where to find public access to computers, wireless internet, copiers, scanners, fax, etc. in Burlington

PUBLIC ACCESS

Burlington Public Library
For hours and locations see here
All branches offer free use of computers with internet

• printing/photocopying ($0.20 per page black and white, $0.40 per page colour)
• scanning (free)
• faxing available at Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches ($1.25 per page)

FEE-BASED COMPUTER USE, FAX, SCANNER, etc.
Many Canada Post postal outlets offer fax services
Most commercial office supply stores offer internet use, word processing, etc. on a fee-for-use basis, and may have scanner and fax services

• most printing shops can print from a USB drive
• see Yellow Pages under "Copying and Duplicating Service"

FREE WIRELESS INTERNET (using own laptop/device)
Most of the city's arenas, recreation and community centres, and city hall have free wireless access

• for an interactive City map, see here

Numerous commercial locations also offer free wireless to customers

Provides a wide range of information on government services whether municipal, regional, provincial or federal at one location

Services provided at this location:

• information and referral for government services
• referrals to other levels of government
• public access computer

Public library that offers:

Collections for borrowing:

• books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
• audiobooks
• movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
• music and sound including music CD and printed music
• video games
• magazines and newspapers
• accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
• for catalogue see here

Digital resources:

• eBooks and eAudiobooks
• movies, TV and music
• magazines and newspapers
• learning and research
• local history databases
• Halton Community Services Directory
• to see all online resources see here

Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:

• MakerSpace at Central Branch
• DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
• tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
• kits
• community access pass
• seed library at Central Branch
• accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids
• for more information see here

Programs:

• free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs
• some events are drop-in, others require registration
• for a complete list of programs and events see here

Services:

• accessibility
• community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada
• computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
• light therapy lamps
• local history
• for a complete list of services see here

Information Burlington

• free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services
• for more information see separate listing here

Meeting Room Rentals

• meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
• for more information see separate listing here

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Public library that offers:

Collections for borrowing:

• books including graphic novel, paperback and board book
• audiobooks
• movies and TV shows including DVD and Blu-ray disc
• music and sound including music CD and printed music
• video games
• magazines and newspapers
• accessible formats including large print, DAISY and braille
• for catalogue see here

Digital resources:

• eBooks and eAudiobooks
• movies, TV and music
• magazines and newspapers
• learning and research
• local history databases
• Halton Community Services Directory
• to see all online resources see here

Books and beyond to borrow or use in branch:

• MakerSpace at Central Branch
• DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
• tech lending collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
• kits
• community access pass
• seed library at Central Branch
• accessibility aids including adaptive reading formats and reading aids
• for more information see here

Programs:

• free in-person or virtual (on Zoom) programs
• some events are drop-in, others require registration
• for a complete list of programs and events see here

Services:

• accessibility
• community services including drop-in support services and resources for those new to Canada
• computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central, New Appleby and Tansley Wood branches only)
• light therapy lamps
• local history
• for a complete list of services see here

Information Burlington

• free, confidential information & referral to range of human and community services
• for more information see separate listing here

Meeting Room Rentals

• meeting rooms for organizations and non-profit groups
• for more information see separate listing here

Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold

Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment

Collections

• fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
• self study and research collections, print and electronic
• adult and children's multilingual collections
• Interlibrary Loans available
• contact-less and express borrowing are also available

More Than Books

• online resource databases
• Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
• loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
• loan-able Cognitive Care Kits (helps support the skills and abilities of people with early to late-stage dementia or cognitive impairment)
• Seed Library

In-Branch Technology

• Public Access Computers
• Printing
• Wireless Internet
• Laptops
• Creation Zone Technologies
• 3D Printing
• Light Therapy Lamps

Loan-able Technology

• Laptops (in-branch use)
• Wi-Fi Hot-spots
• Connection Kits (for residents 55+)
• Tablets
• OSMO
• Tinker Toys

Programs & Events

• offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
• in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch

Newcomer Programs

Special Services

• Accessible Collections & Services
• OPL Express
• Information Oakville
• Friends of the Library
• Community Food Programs

For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here

Provides public access to information and resources for individual enrichment, education, recreation and entertainment

Collections

• fiction and non fiction titles (books, downloadable e-books and audiobooks, music, digital magazines, games and DVDs, movies and TV shows)
• self study and research collections, print and electronic
• adult and children's multilingual collections
• Interlibrary Loans available
• contact-less and express borrowing are also available

More Than Books

• online resource databases
• Conservation Halton & Provincial Park Passes
• loan-able Recreation, Sports and Book Club Kits
• loan-able Cognitive Care Kits (helps support the skills and abilities of people with early to late-stage dementia or cognitive impairment)
• Seed Library

In-Branch Technology

• Public Access Computers
• Printing
• Wireless Internet
• Laptops
• Creation Zone Technologies
• 3D Printing
• Light Therapy Lamps

Loan-able Technology

• Laptops (in-branch use)
• Wi-Fi Hot-spots
• Connection Kits (for residents 55+)
• Tablets
• OSMO
• Tinker Toys

Programs & Events

• offering fun, entertaining and educational programming and events for people of all ages
• in-branch, virtual and outdoor programming, varies by branch

Newcomer Programs

Special Services

• Accessible Collections & Services
• OPL Express
• Information Oakville
• Friends of the Library
• Community Food Programs

For a listing of library locations and branch specific services, see here