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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)
ACCESS FOR JOB SEEKERS
Centre for Skills Development, 3350 South Service Rd
For contact information and hours, see separate listing here
Free services for job seekers include computers with internet, printing, scanning and faxing
Goodwill Career Centre, 3505 Upper Middle Rd
For contact information and hours, see separate listing here
Free services for job seekers include computers with internet
YMCA Employment Services, 500 Drury Lane
For contact information and hours, see separate listing here
Free services for job seekers include computers with internet, printing, scanning, and faxing
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
Games Centre: A variety of games available including pool, foosball, air hockey, board games, ping-pong, and the latest video games.
Arts & Crafts Centre: A creative atmosphere where participants can make crafts, learn new artistic techniques, and express themselves creatively
Jam 101: A music education program in collaboration with Hamilton Music Collective's, An Instrument for Every Child Program. Introduces children to a wide variety of musical instruments to spark children's curiosity and interest.
Dinner Club: Mon-Fri 5 pm-5:30 pm - Provides young people with resources to enhance and expand their access to food, education relating to food, and the development of healthy habits and life skills.
Cool Moves: A healthy lifestyle program that tackles poor eating habits and inactivity among kids (ages 7 and older)
- access to showers
- computers and wifi
- housing search assistance
- community referrals
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
- 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)
- WiFi Hot-spots
- Tablets
- Osmos
- 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
- see here for upcoming programs and events
Newcomer Programs
- visit the Newcomer Programs listing to learn more
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
- 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)
- WiFi Hot-spots
- Tablets
- Osmos
- 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
- see here for upcoming programs and events
Newcomer Programs
- visit the Newcomer Programs listing to learn more
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
Offers youth programs which promote social interaction and opportunities for growth, teach new skills while building self confidence and creating a feeling of community
- free internet and technology use
- encouragement through mentorship/friendship
- drop-in program
- homework support
- sports and games
- after school drop-in program for junior students
- leadership opportunities for high school students
- summer day camp in July and August
- summer programs
- girls specific programing
- youth community meals
- spiritual engagement program
- Highschool basketball
See website for all program updates
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
- 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)
- WiFi Hot-spots
- Tablets
- Osmos
- 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
- see here for upcoming programs and events
Newcomer Programs
- visit the Newcomer Programs listing to learn more
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
- 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)
- WiFi Hot-spots
- Tablets
- Osmos
- 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
- see here for upcoming programs and events
Newcomer Programs
- visit the Newcomer Programs listing to learn more
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