Burlington Public Library
Burlington Public Library is a tax-supported municipal public library in Burlington, Ontario, operating 7 branches and a unified digital platform that serves roughly 50% of the city's population with free membership, physical and digital lending, community programs, embedded social services, and accessibility tools.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersBurlington, Canada
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Burlington Public Library does
Burlington Public Library is a tax-supported registered charitable organization that operates the public library system for the City of Burlington, Ontario, Canada. It runs 7 branches (Central, Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, New Appleby, Tansley Woods, Kilbride) plus system-wide administration and serves roughly 50% of the city's population as members. Membership is free for anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or pays property taxes in Burlington, and unlocks access to physical lending, free meeting rooms, programs, accessibility services, and an extensive digital catalogue.
The technology platform is a unified library card single sign-on (card number + PIN, defaulting to the last four digits of phone) that authenticates patrons across a Bibliocommons online catalogue, Communico-powered event registration and room reservations, ReachDeck accessibility toolbar (100+ language translation, text-to-speech, screen mask, magnifier, MP3 maker), and a curated set of third-party digital content providers including OverDrive/Libby (~375,000 eBooks/eAudiobooks via the 2025 Milton Public Library partnership), Hoopla (700,000+ titles), Kanopy, PressReader (~1,000 international publications), LinkedIn Learning (3,500+ courses), Brainfuse HelpNow, Mango Languages (70+ courses), Britannica Library, NoveList Plus/K-8 Plus, TumbleBook Library, Road to IELTS, and CELA. The platform also includes an in-branch Tech Lending Collection (iPads, Chromebooks, Wi-Fi hotspots, Kobo Clara Colour eReader, Fitbit Charge 5, CO2/radon monitors) and a MakerSpace with laser cutting, embroidery, and sewing equipment. Specialized co-developed lending kits (Cognitive Care, Mindfulness, Grief, Sensory Support, Birding, Early Years Engineering) and 8 embedded drop-in community service partners (Achēv, Goodwill, Halton Community Legal Services, Halton Region, HMC Connections, ODSP, Service Canada, Women's Centre of Halton) extend the platform into social services.
The business model is primarily non-commercial: the bulk of funding flows from City of Burlington property taxes, supplemented by donations and legacy gifts (e.g., Estate of James Williams), replacement fees for lost/damaged materials, and free bookable meeting room access. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through free membership acquisition and community-led outreach via programming, partner amplification, and a Community Fridge at Aldershot Branch. In 2025 the library reported 2.1M+ items borrowed/streamed/accessed, 1M+ branch visits, and $59M in total community economic impact.
Burlington Public Library firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Burlington Public Library
- Legal name
- Burlington Public Library
- Website
- https://bpl.on.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Burlington Public Library is a tax-supported municipal public library in Burlington, Ontario, operating 7 branches and a unified digital platform that serves roughly 50% of the city's population with free membership, physical and digital lending, community programs, embedded social services, and accessibility tools.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Burlington Public Library industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Public Library Services
- NAICS
- Libraries and Archives (51921)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries) (EDAAAFAA), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)
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Where Burlington Public Library is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burlington
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Burlington Public Library business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Public Tax Funding: Burlington Public Library is a tax-supported registered charitable organization. Primary funding comes from municipal property taxes collected by the City of Burlington.
- Donations and Legacy Gifts: Accepts legacy gifts and donations (e.g., legacy gift from the Estate of James Williams supported the children's area refresh, plus the Kids Learning Fund). Library is a registered charitable organization.
- Replacement Fees and Charges: Fees & Charges Policy applies: replacement fees for lost or damaged tech lending items (iPads, Chromebooks, hotspots, kits, etc.) and materials.
- Meeting/Program Room Rentals (free public booking): Free bookable meeting rooms available at branches as part of the 2025 service expansion.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Freemium | Annual | Free library membership for Burlington residents, workers, students, and property taxpayers |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free tech lending with replacement-fee liability |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free specialized kit lending |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free digital content access |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels8 records
Burlington Public Library product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Burlington Public Library provides free library membership to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in Burlington, Ontario, granting access to physical lending across 7 branches, an integrated Bibliocommons catalogue, a curated portfolio of premium licensed digital content (OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, LinkedIn Learning, Brainfuse, Mango, Britannica, PressReader, NoveList), free MakerSpace access, free tech lending (iPads, Chromebooks, hotspots, Kobo eReaders, Fitbits), free programs and bookable meeting rooms, and on-site drop-in services from 8 community partners (mental health, legal, employment, immigration, housing, ODSP, Service Canada, women's support).
Product overview
Burlington Public Library operates a multi-branch public library platform spanning physical service points and a portfolio of digital resources and community programs. The core offering is built around seven physical branches (Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, Central, Kilbride, New Appleby, Tansley Woods) connected through a shared Bibliocommons catalogue and unified by the BPL card number and PIN as a single sign-on. Around that core, the library layers discrete services: digital lending platforms (OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla), streaming (Kanopy), learning and language tools (LinkedIn Learning, Brainfuse, Mango Languages, Road to IELTS, Britannica Library), reader's advisory (NoveList Plus, NoveList K-8 Plus, TumbleBook Library), news (PressReader), accessibility (ReachDeck toolbar, CELA, in-branch adaptive tech), a Tech Lending Collection (iPad, Chromebook, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Yoto Mini, Kobo eReader, Fitbit, radon/CO2 monitors, etc.), a Kits collection (Birding, Book Club, Cognitive Care, Mindfulness, Grief, Sensory Support, Engineering, Bob Books, etc.), and community-facing services such as Handpicked For You, Information Burlington, Drop-in Support Services, Community Fridge, MakerSpace programming, and the Summer Reading Club.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Library Membership Free core library membership granting cardholders access to all BPL physical lending, digital resources, programs, and partner services. Free to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in Burlington; the library card number and PIN act as a single sign-on across Bibliocommons, OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, LinkedIn Learning, Brainfuse, Mango, Britannica, PressReader, NoveList, Road to IELTS, TumbleBook Library, and CELA.
- Handpicked For You Personalized book and media recommendation service offering two options: a curated bundle of physical items for in-branch pickup (assisted by staff) or a digital list of catalogue links emailed within two business days, based on patron reading interests, favourite authors, and topics to avoid.
- Information Burlington Confidential information and referral service connecting Burlington residents to human and community services covering food, housing, income support, government services, health care, in-home support, and recreation/culture programs.
- Drop-in Support Services Free drop-in program offering personalized help from local service organizations on a first-come-first-served basis. Partners include Achēv (mental health), Goodwill Employment Services, Halton Community Legal Services, Halton Region, HMC Connections, Province of Ontario (ODSP), Service Canada, and The Women's Centre of Halton.
- Community Fridge Free food access program at Aldershot Branch operated in partnership with Food for Life, providing fresh and healthy food three times per week. Available to any resident during branch hours while supplies last.
- Tech Lending Collection Lending program allowing BPL card holders to borrow consumer technology including iPad, Chromebook, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Yoto Mini Player, Kobo Clara Colour eReader, Fitbit Charge 5, Digital Radon Detector, Kill A Watt Monitor, CO2 Monitor (Aranet4 HOME), and Launchpad tablets, plus in-branch iPad Pro, USB DVD Player, and Chromebook for in-library use. Loan periods range from 1 to 4 weeks; replacement fees apply for lost or damaged items per the Fees & Charges Policy.
- Kits Collection All-in-one lending kits including Birding Kits (with Birds Canada), Book Club Kits, Cognitive Care Kits (based on Acclaim Health models), Grief Kits (with Lighthouse for Grieving Children), Mindfulness Kits (with Reach Out Centre for Kids), Sensory Support Kits (with Autism Canada), Early Years Engineering Kits, Bob Books, Junior Series Starter, Box Set In A Bag, Little Leveled Readers, and Preschool Read & Play Kits. Free to borrow with valid BPL card; loan periods vary from 3 hours (in-library) to 60 days (Book Club Kits); replacement fees for lost or damaged kits.
- MakerSpace Hands-on creation space at Central Branch featuring laser cutting, sewing/embroidery machines, digital design, and prototyping equipment, supported by hands-on classes including Think Like a Maker (2-part introductory digital design course), Intro to Laser Cutting, Embroidery Machine 101, Sewing Machine Basics, and the H.O.B. Maker Meetup.
- Accessibility Services AODA-compliant accessibility services including in-branch supports (wheelchair access, all-gender washrooms, accessible parking, service animals, rollators, Sensory Support Kits), assistive technology (C-Pen Reader, SARA CE Text Reader, Optelec Clearview CCTV, ZoomText), the ReachDeck online accessibility toolbar, and ASL/Hearing Assist accommodations.
- CELA Service (Centre for Equitable Library Access) National accessible library service sign-up available to BPL card holders, providing apps with audiobooks and text-to-speech, print Braille and e-Braille, e-Text, and described movies (DVD) for patrons with print disabilities.
- eBooks & eAudiobooks (OverDrive/Libby) Digital lending collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks via OverDrive, accessible via the Libby app on mobile devices and desktop. As of 2025, the partnership with Milton Public Library brings access to approximately 375,000 titles; eAudiobook borrows grew 18% from 2024 to 2025.
- Hoopla Digital lending platform offering over 700,000 free eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, and streaming media for download via BPL card credentials.
- TumbleBook Library Children's digital book collection with animated picture books, narration, music, and sound effects. Available in English, French, Spanish, and selected titles in Arabic, Chinese, Mandarin, Hebrew, German, and Portuguese. Free TumbleBook Library mobile app with account features for playlists and progress tracking.
- NoveList Plus (including K-8 Plus) Reader's advisory database with information on 250,000+ titles plus lists of award-winning books, recommended reads, and discussion guides. NoveList K-8 Plus targets Kindergarten to Grade 8 readers. Built on the EBSCOhost platform; accessed via BPL card.
- PressReader Digital newspaper and magazine service providing access to most major Canadian publications and nearly 1,000 US and international titles in full-color, full-page format with up to 60-day searchable archive. Web and app access via BPL card credentials.
- LinkedIn Learning Online learning platform with 3,500+ courses and 144,000+ video tutorials covering business, creative, and technology topics. Login with BPL card number and PIN (Library ID: burlonlibrary) via web or mobile app; courses downloadable for offline viewing.
- Brainfuse HelpNow Online tutoring and academic support for Ontario K-postsecondary students with daily live virtual tutoring 2-11pm, Writing Lab, Spanish/French language support, study aids, practice tests, flashcards, collaborative workspace, and sections for career prep, adult learning, and ESL. Mobile app available after web account setup.
- Mango Languages Interactive language-learning platform offering 70+ courses, English lessons for 21 world languages, word/phrase translation, and specialty cultural courses. Available via web or app with BPL card credentials; features voice recording for pronunciation comparison.
- Britannica Library Online encyclopedia providing curated articles, magazines, images, videos, audio clips, maps, research tools, recommended websites, and Merriam-Webster dictionary/thesaurus. Includes children, young adult, and adult databases; updated with ~1,200 new/revised articles monthly.
- Road to IELTS Online test preparation platform for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), offering Academic and General Training practice modules covering listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Login via BPL card credentials on the Clarity English platform.
- Summer Reading Club Annual summer reading program for kids featuring bonus early-bird prizes, kick-off parties at branches (2026 kickoff Saturday June 27), weekly Summer Creation Station events with picture books, crafts, STEAM/tech toys, and Summer Read Bead tracking.
- New to Canada Services Dedicated resources for newcomers including books in 15 languages, IELTS preparation, Mango Languages ESL, PressReader international newspapers, TumbleBook Library, programs for newcomers, and drop-in settlement support from HMC Connections.
- Health & Wellness Programs Informative programs for self-care and health learning including Just Breathe Drop-in (with Canadian Mental Health Association), Meditation for Well-Being, Heart-Centered Meditation & Art for Teens, Palliative Care & Planning Ahead, Respiratory Health & Radon, Better Living For Your Brain, Navigating Perimenopause, and Tick Talk.
- Free Bookable Meeting Rooms Free bookable meeting rooms available at branches as part of the 2025 service expansion. Reservations managed via reserve.bpl.on.ca (Communico platform).
Quantifiable outcome
- 2.1 million+ books and resources borrowed, streamed, or accessed in 2025
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Burlington Public Library
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Burlington Public Library technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration19 records
Feature7 records
Burlington Public Library partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
36 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Milton Public LibraryflagshipPartnership that brought BPL's eBook and eAudiobook access up to 375,000 titles via Libby/OverDrive. Announced via CEO's Corner as a 2025 initiative to address rising licensing costs and reduce wait times.
- Achēv (Stronger Together counselling)coreDelivers free, confidential mental health counselling and one-on-one support for individuals affected by, in crisis, or at risk of intimate partner violence or gender-based violence. Alternating Mondays 9am-1pm at Central Branch.
- Goodwill Employment ServicescoreProvides free job-search planning, résumé review, skills-training eligibility advice, and Employment Ontario/ODSP information at Central Branch every Wednesday 10am-noon (no sessions in December).
- Halton Community Legal ServicescoreProvides free one-to-one legal help on Ontario Works, human rights, tenants' rights, disability benefits, government pensions, and employment insurance/standards. Central Branch 2nd Wednesday/month (10am-1pm); Tansley Woods Branch 4th Thursday/month (2-4pm). No sessions in July, August (and February/December at Tansley Woods).
- Halton Region (Halton Housing Help)coreProvides free advice on apartment/room rentals and landlord concerns at Central Branch every Tuesday 9am-1pm.
- HMC ConnectionscoreSettlement worker drop-in for newcomers to Canada covering federal/provincial/municipal services, translation, immigration process, and citizenship/permanent resident status. Alton Branch 2nd Wednesday/month 10am-1pm; also offers citizenship test prep and other programs.
- Province of Ontario (Ontario Disability Support Program)coreODSP caseworker available every Tuesday 1pm-4pm to support existing clients, provide information on services/eligibility, or assist with applications.
- Service CanadacoreFederal government clinic issuing same-day SINs and Personal Access Codes for My Service Canada Account, EI, CPP/OAS/GIS, Canadian Dental Care Plan, Canada Disability Benefit applications. Central Branch 3rd Thursday/month 1pm-4pm; Tansley Woods Branch 4th Monday/month 1pm-4pm. Passport enquiries only — no application submissions.
- The Women's Centre of HaltoncoreFamily Court Advocate drop-in supporting women in crisis, distress, or transition. Offers case management, court-prep, legal options exploration, accompaniment, safety planning, and referrals. Also laptop loans, legal clinic, counselling, life-skills coaching, employment coaching, and peer support. 1st & last Friday/month 10am-1pm.
- Food for LifeflagshipRegistered local charity that stocks the Aldershot Branch community fridge with fresh food three times per week. Residents can take what they need during branch open hours.
- Birds CanadacoreCo-developed Birding Kits containing Vortex Crossfire HD 8X42 binoculars, lens cloth, seasonal bird legends, bird guides, Birds Canada survey, and a Birds Canada backpack. Available for 7-day loan.
- Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)coreCo-developed Mindfulness Kits for parents/caregivers helping children with anxiety and worry. Each kit contains a picture book, accompanying activity, and caregiver information resources.
- Lighthouse for Grieving Children (Oakville)coreCo-developed Grief Kits for parents and caregivers helping children with grief. Each kit contains a picture book, accompanying activity, and caregiver information resources. 21-day loan, renewable up to 3 times.
- Acclaim HealthcoreBasis for BPL's collection of 20 Cognitive Care Kits designed for people with early-, mid-, and late-stage dementia (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's). Free to borrow with valid BPL card; 3-week loan period.
- Autism CanadacoreCo-developed Sensory Support Kits for neurodiverse patrons including those with autism. Each kit contains noise-reducing ear covers, tinted safety glasses, fidget items, bubble timer, finger spinner, glow baton, and an Autism Canada backpack. 3-hour in-library loan.
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)coreCo-presents 'Just Breathe Drop-in' — a weekly mindfulness session for older adults focused on present-moment awareness, stress reduction, and self-compassion.
- Burlington Family Health TeamminorCo-presented 'Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence' — an expert session on women's health and perimenopause management.
- Halton Sahaja Yoga Meditation Network (100 Seeds of Joy initiative)minorCo-presented 'Heart-Centered Meditation & Art for Teens' — a creative self-care experience with guided meditation and art-making.
- Rock EarlyON Child & Family CentrecoreCo-presents 'Mother Goose & Baby Play and Chat' for babies up to 12 months and their caregivers — rhymes, songs, and adult talk time.
- Halton Board of Education (Halton District School Board)flagshipJoint operation of Alton Branch Library, co-located with Dr Frank J Hayden Secondary School and Haber Recreation Centre. Facility opened Saturday, November 23, 2013.
- Halton Community Housing CorporationflagshipAldershot Branch operates on the first floor of a Halton Community Housing Corporation residential complex (since reopening 01 December 2011).
- City of BurlingtonflagshipMunicipal partner that funds BPL through property tax support. Coordinates facility maintenance (e.g., Brant Hills roof/HVAC/lighting replacement) and promotes Recreation Fee Assistance. Co-hosts Movies by the Lake with Burlington Downtown.
- CommunicocorePowers BPL's event registration (attend.bpl.on.ca), room reservations (reserve.bpl.on.ca), privacy/cookie infrastructure, and the MyEvents/MyReservations customer portals.
- Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA)coreProvides BPL customers with apps (audiobooks and text-to-speech), print Braille and E-Braille, E-Text, and described movies (DVD) for patrons with print disabilities. Envoy Connect players are restricted to registered CELA customers.
- OverDrive / LibbyflagshipPrimary digital lending platform offering 375,000+ eBooks and eAudiobooks through BPL card sign-in. BPL also licenses its Kobo Clara Colour eReaders to be loaded from OverDrive/Libby.
- HooplacoreProvides 700,000+ eBooks, eAudiobooks, and comics free to download and stream with a BPL card.
- TumbleBook LibrarycoreProvides animated, narrated children's picture books, graphic novels, chapter eBooks, videos, games, and puzzles — primarily English with French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Mandarin, Hebrew, German, and Portuguese titles. Accessible to all BPL customers without login via library website.
- PressReadercoreProvides full-colour, full-page online access to most major Canadian publications plus ~1,000 US and international newspapers and magazines, with up to 60-day archive.
- LinkedIn LearningcoreProvides 3,500+ courses and 144,000+ instructional videos across business, creative, and technology topics. Library ID 'burlonlibrary'.
- Brainfuse HelpNowcoreProvides live virtual tutoring daily 2-11pm for K-12 Ontario students, plus writing/language/research support, study aids, practice tests, flashcards, collaborative workspace, and career/ESL/standardized test prep.
- Mango LanguagescoreProvides 70+ language courses, English lessons for speakers of 21 world languages, word/phrase translation, and specialty cultural courses.
- Britannica LibrarycoreProvides three databases (children, young adult, adult) with 1,200+ new/revised articles monthly, plus Merriam-Webster's Dictionary/Thesaurus and research tools.
- Clarity English (Road to IELTS)coreProvides free online IELTS test preparation for both Academic and General Training sections — listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Library card number + PIN required.
- NoveList Plus / NoveList K-8 Plus (EBSCO)coreProvides reader's advisory with info on 250,000+ titles, award-winning book lists, recommended reads, and discussion guides. K-8 Plus targets school-age readers.
- ReachDeck (Texthelp)flagshipSite-wide accessibility toolbar (hover-to-speech, page translation into 100+ languages, MP3 maker, picture dictionary, screen mask, text magnifier, webpage simplifier) accessible via an orange-circle icon in the top right of BPL web pages.
- Burlington DowntownminorCo-hosts 'Movies by the Lake' free outdoor movie series at Burlington Downtown starting July 7.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Burlington Public Library competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ottawa Public Library: Major Canadian municipal library serving Ottawa across 33 branches. Direct peer in tax-funded free-membership model, multi-branch physical network, digital content licensing partnerships, and social-service integration programming.
- Calgary Public Library: Major Canadian municipal library serving Calgary across 21 branches. Direct peer operating the same tax-supported free-membership model with comparable digital-content partnerships, community programming, and accessibility services.
- Vancouver Public Library: Western Canada's flagship public library serving Vancouver across 21 branches. Direct peer operating the same municipal-tax-funded, free-membership model with comparable digital-content partnerships, programming, and accessibility service levels.
- Toronto Public Library: Canada's largest public library system operating 100+ branches across Toronto. Direct public-library peer operating the same model: free municipal membership, multi-branch physical network, digital lending partnerships (OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla), embedded community programs, and tax-based funding. Most relevant benchmark for BPL's service breadth and operating economics.
- Hamilton Public Library: Neighbouring Ontario municipal library system serving ~570K residents across 23 branches. Closest geographic and demographic peer to BPL — same Ontario public-library regulatory environment, similar AODA obligations, comparable OverDrive/Libby and Hoopla integrations, and similar mid-sized-city member-engagement dynamics.
- Milton Public Library: Adjacent Ontario municipal library and BPL's named digital-collection partner (OverDrive/Libby consortium). Direct peer for benchmarking shared digital-licensing economics and intra-region lending patterns; similar scale, single-city mandate, and tax-funded operating model.
- Mississauga Library System: Large Ontario municipal library serving Mississauga across 18 branches. Same Ontario/AODA regulatory environment, similar tax-supported free-membership model, comparable digital-resource stack (OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla, LinkedIn Learning, Mango), and similar maker-space and accessibility programming orientation.
Others
- Bibliocommons: Catalog and patron-account platform provider that powers Burlington Public Library's online catalogue. Ecosystem enabler / vendor rather than a competitor, but materially comparable as a technology backbone used by 250+ library systems including direct peers.
Broad incumbents
- New York Public Library: Large established public library system with 92 branches across New York City. Operates the same tax-and-donation-supported free-membership model at much greater scale; relevant peer for benchmarking community-service integration, free digital content stack, and tech-lending innovations such as hotspot lending.
- King County Library System: Large US public library system serving the greater Seattle area across 50 branches. Comparable model (tax-supported, free membership) with a notably broad digital-content and tech-lending program; useful benchmark for catalog depth, tech lending (hotspots, laptops), and library-as-community-hub operating model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Burlington Public Library
What does Burlington Public Library do?
Burlington Public Library provides free library membership to anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property taxes in Burlington, Ontario, granting access to physical lending across 7 branches, an integrated Bibliocommons catalogue, a curated portfolio of premium licensed digital content (OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, LinkedIn Learning, Brainfuse, Mango, Britannica, PressReader, NoveList), free MakerSpace access, free tech lending (iPads, Chromebooks, hotspots, Kobo eReaders, Fitbits), free programs and bookable meeting rooms, and on-site drop-in services from 8 community partners (mental health, legal, employment, immigration, housing, ODSP, Service Canada, women's support).
Is Burlington Public Library a public or private company?
Burlington Public Library is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Burlington Public Library founded?
Burlington Public Library was founded in 1960. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Burlington Public Library based?
Burlington Public Library is headquartered in Burlington, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Burlington Public Library make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Public Tax Funding is the primary driver. The others are donations and Legacy Gifts, replacement Fees and Charges and meeting/Program Room Rentals (free public booking).
Who are Burlington Public Library's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ottawa Public Library, Calgary Public Library, Vancouver Public Library, Toronto Public Library, Hamilton Public Library, Milton Public Library and Mississauga Library System. Bibliocommons is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are New York Public Library and King County Library System.
Does Burlington Public Library have an API?
No public API is recorded for Burlington Public Library.
What industry is Burlington Public Library in?
Burlington Public Library's product category is Public Library Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAGAC, Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management, with a secondary code of EDAAAFAA, Library-Based Learning Programs (Public Libraries). Its NAICS code is 51921.