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  • Saint John Free Public Library, West Branch

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    621 Fairville Blvd.
    Saint John, N.B.
    E2M 4X5
    Tel: (506) 643-7260
    Fax: (506) 672-1752
    E-mail

    The library is located at the back of the Lancaster Mall, in West Saint John.
    Saint John Free Public Library, West Branch
    Free Wi-Fi wireless internet available at this library


    Hours
    Fall/Winter/Spring Hours:
    This schedule starts on the second Monday in September.
    Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
    Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 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. - 8:30 p.m.
    Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


    Activities and events
    Family Drop-In Program
    Wednesday, August 24, 2011  till Friday, June  22, 2012  during library open hours
    Available in the children’s area of the library. Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets are organized around a different theme each week.

    Computers for Public Use
    Wednesday, August 24, 2011  till Friday, June  29, 2012  during library open hours
    The service is FREE. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. WiFi available.

    Time for Tots - West Branch Library
    Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Time for Tots @ West Branch Library This half-hour, age-appropriate program designed for children aged 18-36 months is held every Thursday morning at 10:30am throughout the school year.

    Family Storytime
    Friday, May 25, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Family Storytime This all-ages program consists of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, offered Friday mornings at 10:30am. Registration is not required - just drop by and enjoy a fun storytime with your family!

    Family Movie Matinee
    Saturday, May 26, 2012 2:30  p.m. - 4:00  p.m.
    Come to the West Branch Library on Saturday, May 26 for our Family Movie Matinee at 2:30 p.m. We provide popcorn and water.

    Time for Tots - West Branch Library
    Thursday, May 31, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Time for Tots @ West Branch Library This half-hour, age-appropriate program designed for children aged 18-36 months is held every Thursday morning at 10:30am throughout the school year.

    Chick-Lit Book Club
    Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:00  p.m. - 8:00  p.m.
    Chick-Lit Book Club on Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. Come discuss "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards.

    Family Storytime
    Friday, June 1, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Family Storytime This all-ages program consists of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, offered Friday mornings at 10:30am. Registration is not required - just drop by and enjoy a fun storytime with your family!

    Time for Tots - West Branch Library
    Thursday, June 7, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Time for Tots @ West Branch Library This half-hour, age-appropriate program designed for children aged 18-36 months is held every Thursday morning at 10:30am throughout the school year.

    Family Storytime
    Friday, June 8, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Family Storytime This all-ages program consists of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, offered Friday mornings at 10:30am. Registration is not required - just drop by and enjoy a fun storytime with your family!

    Time for Tots - West Branch Library
    Thursday, June 14, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Time for Tots @ West Branch Library This half-hour, age-appropriate program designed for children aged 18-36 months is held every Thursday morning at 10:30am throughout the school year.

    Family Storytime
    Friday, June 15, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Family Storytime This all-ages program consists of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, offered Friday mornings at 10:30am. Registration is not required - just drop by and enjoy a fun storytime with your family!

    Father's Day Program
    Saturday, June 16, 2012 2:30  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.
    Come to the West Branch Library for our Father's Day program on Saturday, June 16th @ 2:30 pm.

    Time for Tots - West Branch Library
    Thursday, June 21, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Time for Tots @ West Branch Library This half-hour, age-appropriate program designed for children aged 18-36 months is held every Thursday morning at 10:30am throughout the school year.

    Family Storytime
    Friday, June 22, 2012 10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.  Recurring activity or event
    Family Storytime This all-ages program consists of stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft, offered Friday mornings at 10:30am. Registration is not required - just drop by and enjoy a fun storytime with your family!

    Come to Our Superhero's Training Camp
    Monday, June 25, 2012  till Friday, June  29, 2012  2:30  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.
    Come to our Superhero's Training Camp for Summer Reading Club registration week (June 25th to 29th).

    Chick-Lit Book Club
    Thursday, June 28, 2012 7:00  p.m. - 8:00  p.m.
    Chick-Lit Book Club on Thursday, June 28th @ 7:00 pm. Come discuss "The Last Summer (Of You and Me)" by Ann Brashares.


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

    Staff
    Library Director - Robin Sexton-Mayes

    Parking
    Free parking is available at the mall.

    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:

    • The library is a very accessible library.
    • Located in the Lancaster Mall, it is a small welcoming neighbourhood library dedicated to serving all age groups in the community.

    Our History:

    • We opened our doors in 1967.


      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:
      For more information about the structure and mandate of the public library system go to About Us section.


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