- Description
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:
- Maker Services include MakerSpace in Central Branch, MakerStation in Alton Branch, and MakerStudio in New Appleby Branch
- Explore & Play Resources including outdoor play equipment at Alton Branch (formerly the City of Burlington Play Equipment Lending Library)
- Tech Lending Collection including technology to borrow or use in the library
- Kits
- Seed Library at Central Branch (seasonal seeds are available at all BPL branches every spring, while supplies last)
- Accessibility Aids & Devices 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
- DiscoverySpace at Central Branch
- computers, printers and Wi-Fi: printing (fee for use), scanning and faxing (fee for use - Central and Tansley Woods branches only)
- book free space: private work areas seating at Central, New Appleby, and Tansley Woods branches
- Burlington History Room at Central Branch
- light therapy lamps
- 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
- Eligibility
No restrictions
- Application Process
For membership see here
- Phone
- Office
- 905-634-3686
- Fax
- Central Branch 905-681-7277
- Web Site
- www.bpl.on.ca
- Mailing Address
- Alton Community Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr
Burlington, ON, L7M 0M3
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- Service - MakerSpace, room rentals, faxing, and printing ; Membership is free to people who live, work, attend school or pay property taxes in Burlington, for more information see here
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Halton Information Providers
- Last Updated On
- March 22, 2026
- Last Verified On
- February 13, 2026
- Address
- Alton Community Centre
3040 Tim Dobbie Dr
Burlington, ON, L7M 0M3
Cross Street: Tim Dobbie Dr and Dundas St/Hwy 5
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Thu 9 am-9 pm
- Fri-Sat 9 am-5 pm
- Sun 12 noon-5 pm
- Service Area(s)
- Burlington
