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Book Discussion Group: We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies

McGill

Thursday, Mar 30, 2023 • 6:30pm

Job Search Tour

Online

Thursday, Mar 30, 2023 • 11:00am

Family Storytime

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Monday, Mar 27, 2023 • 11:00am

Babytime

Bob Prittie Metrotown

Monday, Mar 27, 2023 • 2:00pm

Bob Prittie Metrotown Renovations

Happening Summer 2022 - Mid 2023

Temporary building closure

  • The building will close Monday, March 27 to Thursday, March 30 due to loud construction
  • Returns can only be accepted at our other locations during the closure
  • Holds pickup at this location will be unavailable and holds pickup dates will be extended

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About the Project

BPL’s largest and busiest branch is evolving to meet the needs of our changing community.

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Introducing CodeCombat

Learn to code with CodeCombat, a role-playing adventure game for kids ages nine and up.

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Printing Upgrades at BPL

We're launching new features to make printing more streamlined, convenient and accessible.

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Announcing the 2023 Picard Trust Awards

Two annual library school scholarships open to Burnaby residents and BPL staff who are Indigenous, Black or people of colour.

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Goodbye Late Fines. Hello Library!

We're now fine free!

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