Building:
Branch opened in 1991, largest BPL branch (61,000 square feet).
Features:
Park-like setting/public square outside library, accessible, meeting rooms and community rooms, designated children’s space, work / study and lounge seating areas, public computers, printer, photocopier, scanner, Wi-Fi.
Location:
Located in Metrotown area, close to major commercial area Kingsway, close to Metropolis at Metrotown mall, close to transportation routes (Kingsway and Willingdon Avenue), close to Central Park, close to public transit (see Translink), close to cycling routes (see Burnaby bike map).
Parking:
Underground parking available on site.
Interesting Tips:
- The branch hosts rotating art exhibits from the Burnaby Art Gallery.
- The branch provides access to a low-vision reader workstation.
- The lobby of the branch was renovated in 2015 to create a more inviting and bright entry to the library and enhanced opportunities for patrons to interact with staff.