Dear StrongStart Friends,  

Welcome back! I am so happy that Ms. Lillian has invited me so make a guest post on her blog to talk about the Burnaby Public Library and our services! 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).  

 Did you know that you can now come into the library and look for books and other materials? Our hours at all branches are: 

  • Monday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.   
  • Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
  • Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

 Here are some of the other exciting services we are currently offering: 

  • Need a library card? Give us a call at 604-436-5400 or come in. Having a Burnaby Public Library card will let you access all our cool online resources, place holds, and check out books. Everyone can get a card from babies to grandparents!  
  • Need something to read? We have many new print books in library and e-books to enjoy at home. Check out: https://tinyurl.com/BPLStaffPicks and https://burnaby.overdrive.com/library/kids  
  • Got questions about the community, technology, books, or anything else? Drop by, call us at 604-436-5400 or email eref@bpl.bc.ca. We love to answer your questions! 
  • 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 .  
  • Did you read this summer? Pick up a Summer Reading Club medals at the branch while supplies last.  

Keep visiting our website for news and announcements. For more information, visit: https://www.bpl.bc.ca/news/covid19 .  For library virtual tour click Virtual Tommy Douglas Tour – Oct 1

Remember, if you have any questions, please stop by, 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