Burlington Public Library is a large urban Canadian library system serving a population of 183,000 on the western boundary of ... the Greater Toronto Area. Established in 1872, the Library has seven locations citywide: Central Library, five branches (Aldershot, Alton, Brant Hills, New Appleby, Tansley Woods), and a small lending collection serving the rural hamlet of Kilbride. The Library belongs to everyone in the community. Every person, regardless of their differences, has access to a vast array of resources and services within a safe and welcoming environment. It is a popular local gathering place and a portal to the global community through the Internet. Burlington Public Library is consistently ranked as a top community service and customer service excellence is always first priority. read more