Dear StrongStart Friends,

My name is Jamie and I am the Children’s Librarian at the Tommy Douglas Branch of the Burnaby Public Library (https://www.bpl.bc.ca/). Tommy Douglas is located on the corner of Edmonds and Kingsway at 7311 Kingsway (learn more about our other three locations here: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/locations-hours). Some of you might already know me from my Storytime visits to the Twelfth Avenue, Second Street, Edmonds, Morley, and Stride StrongStarts.

I am so happy that Ms. Lillian has invited me so make a guest post on her blog to talk about Burnaby Public Library and our services. Although the Library is currently closed for visits, we are still here to help you and your family! Here are some of the services we are currently offering:

  • Need a library card? Give us a call. Having a Burnaby Public Library card will let you access all our cool online resources from home. To get a library card, just phone: 604-436-5400, Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. No ID is needed, and we can make cards for everyone in your family!

  • Got questions about the community, technology, books, or anything else? Call the library at 604-436-5400 or email eref@bpl.bc.ca. We love to answer your questions!
  •  Need something to read? We have many e-books and e-audiobooks you can borrow from home and read on a screen, including picture books that are perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers: https://burnaby.overdrive.com/library/kids
  • This collection is only available for Burnaby residents. If you live in another city, make sure to ask your local library about their digital collections.
  • Looking for a book suggestion? Give us a call or look at these lists for kids: https://tinyurl.com/KidsEbooksBPL. The first booklist gives great read-aloud suggestions for having Storytime at home!
  •  Searching for more stories? Check out TumbleBookLibrary, Bookflix, Indigenous Storybooks and other great options for online stories here: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/kids/online-stories .
  •  Looking for support? We have now launched our online Community Resource Guide, which lists many great services and resources in Burnaby and beyond: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/community-resource-guide . Sections include resources for food, finance, health, technology, and of course children and families.

 

Keep visiting our website for news and announcements. For more information, visit: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/news/covid19

Remember, If you have any questions, please give us a call at 604-436-5400 or email us (eref@bpl.bc.ca). We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Warm regards!

Jamie

Children’s Librarian, Tommy Douglas Library