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    • Fredericton Public Library
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    12 Carleton St.
    Fredericton, N.B.
    E3B 5P4
    Tel: (506) 460-2800
    Fax: (506) 460-2801
    E-mail

    Located in Fredericton's historic Military Compound, the library is at the foot of Carleton Street across from the Carleton Street Armouries. The library boasts a wonderful view of the Saint John River.
    Fredericton Public Library
    Free Wi-Fi wireless internet available at this library

    Library Renovation / Expansion Project
    We are pleased to announce the library renovation/expansion project has begun.

    Unfortunately, there may be noise and interruptions in services. We will provide as much advance notice as we can whenever possible.

    We apologize for any inconvenience the noise or interruption in service may cause.. Thank you for your patience.



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


    Activities and events
    Hackmatack Book Club for Kids
    Saturday, September 22, 2012  till Saturday, May  25, 2013  2:30  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.
    Kids in grades 4-7 are invited to join the Hackmatack Book Club. Registration is required. Click on the title or call the library at 460-2806 for more information.
    Adopt-A-Book 2013
    Wednesday, April 17, 2013  till Wednesday, June  12, 2013  during library open hours
    The Friends of the Fredericton Public Library invite you to participate in the annual Adopt-A-Book campaign! Please click on the title for more information.
    Accounting Basics
    Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:30  p.m. - 7:30  p.m.
    Join us for our new Speakers Series: Let's Do Business Together! Local professionals offer their expert business advice to you. Click on the title for more information.
    Effective Business Research
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013 6:30  p.m. - 7:30  p.m.
    Join us for our new Speakers Series: Let's Do Business Together! Local professionals offer their expert business advice to you. Click on the title for more information.
    Read to Me! - Wednesday
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013  till Wednesday, August  14, 2013  10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.
    Children are invited to an action-packed story time! Please click on the title for more information or call the library at 506-460-2806.
    Marvelous Movies!
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013  till Wednesday, August  14, 2013  2:00  p.m. - 3:30  p.m.
    Families are invited to screen the latest hits and old favourites at the library! Please click on the title for more information or call the library at 506-460-2806.
    All Ages Storytime - Wednesdays
    Wednesday, June 26, 2013  till Wednesday, August  14, 2013  6:30  p.m. - 7:00  p.m.
    A storytime for all ages! Please click on the title for more information or call the library at 506-460-2806.
    Read to Me! - Thursdays
    Thursday, June 27, 2013  till Thursday, August  15, 2013  10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.
    Children are invited to an action-packed story time! Please click on the title for more information or call the library at 460-2806.
    Daycare & Summer Camp Drop-In - Thursday
    Thursday, June 27, 2013  till Thursday, August  15, 2013  2:00  p.m. - 2:30  p.m.
    A program especially for daycare groups! Please click on the title for more information or call the library at 460-2806.
    Daycare & Summer Camp Drop-In - Monday
    Monday, July 8, 2013  till Monday, August  12, 2013  10:30  a.m. - 11:00  a.m.
    A program especially for daycare groups! Please click on the title for more information or call the library at 460-2806.
    All Ages Storytime - Mondays
    Monday, July 8, 2013  till Monday, August  12, 2013  2:00  p.m. - 2:30  p.m.
    A storytime for all ages! Please click on the title for more information or call the library at 506-460-2806.

    Other upcoming activities and events at the Fredericton Public Library
    Upcoming activities and events for all New Brunswick public libraries and bookmobiles

    Staff
    Library Director - Brian R. Steeves
    Head of Reference Services - Stephanie Furrow
    Children's Librarian - Nancy Edgar
    Young Adult and Adult Services Coordinator - Leslie Cockburn
    Circulation Supervisor - Sheila Grondin-Lyons

    Parking
    There are 130 metered spaces on the street and behind City Hall. Parking is free after 5pm and on Saturdays.

    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:

    • We are the capital city’s main public library.
    • We are the Resource Centre for York Region, providing support to the other libraries and bookmobiles in the region.
    • We have over 150,000 books, magazines, newspapers, documents, CDs, DVDs, and videos.
    • Our modern, well-equipped computer lab is open to the public.
    • We are one of the busiest public libraries in the province with over 700 visitors per day.

    Our Special Collections include:

    • A reference-archival collection
    • The Mary Morrison Mayo Folklore Collection
    • The Don Walker military collection

    Our History:

    • We opened in 1955, moved to our current location in 1975, which was renovated in 1991.
    • We published The History of the Fredericton Public Library in 1994, which is available through our catalogue.

    Other public libraries in the City of Fredericton:

    For information on other public libraries in the City of Fredericton, please click on the link to the Fredericton Public Library – Nashwaaksis or the Dr. Marguerite Michaud Library.

    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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