Burnaby Public Library

06/19/2026

Vamos ler e cantar juntos em português! Pratique português de uma forma divertida e conheça outras famílias que falam o seu idioma. Este evento é indicado para crianças de 0 a 5 anos e seus cuidadores. Irmãos mais velhos são bem-vindos.

Join us for Portuguese storytime! Meet other Portuguese speaking families and get to know the library. For kids ages 0 to 5.

Learn more at https://bpl.bc.ca/events #/portuguese

06/18/2026

Make new friends, play with your baby and chat with other parents at our Baby Social! Special guests will also drop by to share information and talk about programs that support families.

Learn more at https://bpl.bc.ca/events #/children

06/17/2026

Need some reading inspiration this summer? Take part in our Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Complete reading challenges from our list and enter to win a prize draw at the end of summer.

Get your copy at bpl.bc.ca/summer-reading-challenge or pick one up at any BPL location.

06/16/2026

There is still time to sign up for our artist talk with Rain-Cabana Boucher, happening tomorrow at 6:30pm.

Check out her exhibition “Proximities” on display at Bob Prittie Metrotown, as part of the Burnaby Art Gallery Offsite Exhibitions, on view until July 6, 2026 on the second floor.

Learn more at bpl.bc.ca/events/artist-talk-rain-cabana-boucher

06/12/2026

Join us for an evening of conversation with Burnaby’s Deer Lake Artists in Residences. Our featured artisits, Justin Neal, Marc Perez, Idaresit Thompson and Jordan Waunch, work in a variety of disciplines including creative writing, film making, playwriting, poetry, contemporary arts, movement and performance.

In this moderated discussion, learn more about creative writing, interdisciplinary approaches and artistic processes.

In partnership with Deer Lake Artist in Residencies, City of Burnaby.

Tuesday, July 7, 6:00pm at Bob Prittie Metrotown.

Learn more and register at bpl.bc.ca/events/creativity-and-inspiration-for-writers-and-artists

06/11/2026

図書館で日本語を話す家族と出会うし、一緒に楽しい時間を過ごしに来ませんか。
Come and meet other Japanese-speaking families at the library!

お子様と一緒におもちゃで遊んだり、絵本を読んだりしましょう。日本語が話せる司書が楽しい童謡を歌わせて、絵本を読み聞かせてくれますよ。
There will be toys and books, and a librarian will lead a short storytime in Japanese.

このプログラムは5歳以下の子供向けだけど、年上の兄姉も参加できます。
For kids ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Siblings welcome.

Learn more at bpl.bc.ca/events #/japanese

06/10/2026

Revised printing upgrades schedule:

We are updating our printing software which will impact some library services. Computers, printers, photocopiers and scanners will be unavailable on the following dates:

• McGill, Tuesday, June 16
• Tommy Douglas, Thursday, June 18
• Bob Prittie Metrotown, Tuesday, June 23
• Cameron, Thursday, June 25

No other services will be affected. Thank you for your patience while we complete these updates.

06/01/2026

Get ready to dive in - Summer Reading Club starts Monday, June 15! It's free and for children of all ages. Pick up your kit at any of our locations, or sign up online starting June 15.

Learn more at bpl.bc.ca/people-help/bpl-for-kids/summer-reading-club

05/29/2026

It's not too late to complete the 2026 Census! If you have any questions about completing the questionnaire, call the Census Help Line at 1-833-852-2026.

https://www.census.gc.ca/

If you still haven’t completed your household’s census questionnaire, it’s not too late!

The data collected will provide high-quality information about Canadian communities from coast to coast to coast.

Complete it here today: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/index?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=smo&utm_campaign=statcan-statcan-cpop2026-coll.

05/22/2026

Our website (bpl.bc.ca) is currently down. We are working to restore the site. You can continue to access the catalogue and your library account at burnaby.bibliocommons.com, and access Libby/Overdrive at burnaby.overdrive.com to download e-books and audiobooks. We'll post an update when the website is restored.

Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the Burnaby Public Library digital collection.