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    • Saint John Free Public Library, Central Branch
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    1, Market Sq.
    Saint John, N.B.
    E2L 4Z6
    Tel: (506) 643-7236
    Fax: (506) 643-7225
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    The library is located on the second and third floors of the Market Square complex
    Saint John Free Public Library, Central Branch
    Free Wi-Fi wireless internet available at this library

    Closure: Victoria Day

    All public libraries will be closed on Monday May 20, 2013. Bookmobile services will also be suspended.



    Hours
    Fall/Winter/Spring Hours:
    This schedule starts on the second Monday in September.
    Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    		Summer Hours:
    This schedule starts on the third Monday in June.
    Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


    Activities and events
    Family Drop-In Activity Table
    Wednesday, January 2, 2013  till Tuesday, December  31, 2013  during library open hours
    Available anytime the library is open in the Children's Department.
    PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
    Saturday, March 9, 2013  till Wednesday, May  29, 2013  10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.
    For children ages 3-5. Younger children welcome with an adult.
    Chess
    Saturday, May 4, 2013  till Saturday, May  25, 2013  2:00  p.m. - 3:00  p.m.
    All skill levels welcome!
    TODDLER TIME
    Thursday, May 9, 2013  till Thursday, June  13, 2013  6:30  p.m. - 7:00  p.m.
    Evening Program
    ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH – ART EXHIBIT AND DISPLAYS
    Tuesday, May 21, 2013 10:00  a.m. - 5:00  p.m.  Recurring activity or event

    ASIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL – LUNCH AND LEARN
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00  p.m. - 1:00  p.m.

    NEWCOMERS’ COFFEE AND CONVERSATION HOUR
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 2:30  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.  Recurring activity or event

    FREE MOVIES @SAINT JOHN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
    Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6:30  p.m. - 8:30  p.m.

    COFFEE, CONVERSATION, THIS AND THAT
    Thursday, May 23, 2013 2:30  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.  Recurring activity or event

    GOOGLE BASICS
    Friday, May 24, 2013 4:00  p.m. - 5:00  p.m.

    GALLERY HOP
    Friday, May 24, 2013 4:00  p.m. - 6:00  p.m.

    YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:00  p.m. - 3:00  p.m.

    CHESS CLUB
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:00  p.m. - 3:00  p.m.  Recurring activity or event

    ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH – ART EXHIBIT AND DISPLAYS
    Sunday, May 26, 2013 10:00  a.m. - 5:00  p.m.  Recurring activity or event

    ASIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL – LUNCH AND LEARN
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00  p.m. - 1:00  p.m.

    NEWCOMERS’ COFFEE AND CONVERSATION HOUR
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:30  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.  Recurring activity or event

    DOING YOUR OWN DIVORCE: a family law workshop
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:30  p.m. - 8:30  p.m.

    COFFEE, CONVERSATION, THIS AND THAT
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:30  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.  Recurring activity or event

    SCI FI MOVIE
    Thursday, May 30, 2013 6:30  p.m. - 8:30  p.m.

    ONLINE MAGAZINES & NEWSPAPERS
    Friday, May 31, 2013 4:00  p.m. - 5:00  p.m.


    Other upcoming activities and events at the Saint John Free Public Library, Central Branch
    Upcoming activities and events for all New Brunswick public libraries and bookmobiles

    Staff
    Library Director - Joann Hamilton-Barry
    Head of Reference Services - Keith MacKinnon
    Young Adult and Adult Librarian - Carole MacFarquhar
    Children's Librarian - Heather McKend
    Acting Circulation Supervisor - Daniel Teed

    Parking
    Parking is available on the street and in the underground parking garage.

    Free parking is not available during the week. Please note that parking is free on Saturday on the street and in public parking lots.

    About the Library:

    Get your choice of the best books, magazines, newspapers, CDs or DVDs. We’ve got something for all ages! Search our collection.

    Find answers to your questions with the latest information. We will help you with research for a special project; retrieve reliable health information and more. Start now, ask a question, check out our online publications or browse the Virtual Reference Library.

    There’s more to a library than books! We have activities for everyone. Use our public computers to surf the net, catch up on the news, write your resume, or tap into our E-Resources and our Virtual Reference Library...

    Ask for what you want to read. Just because something isn’t on your local library’s shelves doesn’t mean you can’t read it! Stop by or give us a call to make a request and we’ll deliver your selections to the most convenient library for you.

    Our friendly and knowledgeable staff provides quality services and programs. Drop in… the library belongs to everyone!

    Library Highlights:

    • Located on the second and third floors in the Market Square complex, our library offers fantastic views of the Saint John Harbour, as well as paintings, sculptures and wall hangings featuring well-known Saint John and New Brunswick artists.
    • A Computer Training Lab, which is also available for public use.

    Our Special Collections:

    • The Special Collections Room is an authentic re-creation of a 19th century Victorian salon. The focus of the collections is on New Brunswickana, Canadiana, and local history materials.
    • An extensive collection of southern New Brunswick newspapers is available on microfilm.

    Our History:

    • The Saint John Free Public Library, one of the oldest public libraries in Canada, was founded in 1883.


    Partners
    In New Brunswick, public libraries exist as part of a partnership between the provincial government and participating municipalities. We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the:
    We would also like to acknowledge donations made by local community organizations and businesses. We thank you for your support. For more information about the structure and mandate of the public library system go to the About Us section.

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