New Brunswick Public Libraries
Saint John Free Public Library, Central Branch
 

Saint John Free Public Library, Central Branch

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1, Market Sq.
Saint John, N.B.
E2L 4Z6

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Tel:  (506) 643-7236
Fax: (506) 643-7225
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Monday: 10:00  a.m. - 5:00  p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00  a.m. - 5:00  p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00  a.m. - 8:00  p.m.
Thursday: 10:00  a.m. - 8:00  p.m.
Friday: 10:00  a.m. - 5:00  p.m.
Saturday: 10:00  a.m. - 5:00  p.m.
Sunday: 10:00  a.m. - 5:00  p.m.


  What to Borrow at the Library

  • Books
  • Audiobooks
  • Large Print Books
  • Braille and Print/Braille Books
  • Graphic Novels and Mangas
  • Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Admission Passes to NB Attractions
  • Lendable Objects: Board Games, Skateboards, etc.


Our Spaces

  • Welcoming spaces for everyone (including the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and breastfeeding parents)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Computers
  • Book Drop
  • Photocopier, Scanner
  • Archive Room
  • Study Room(s)
  • Multipurpose Room
  • Meeting Room Rentals
  • Makerspace
  • Family Play Area
  • Gender-Neutral Bathroom
  • Changing Table
  • Air Conditioning


Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Access Ramp
  • Elevator
  • Accessible Washroom


History

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


Staff

Library Director - Norah Emerson
Regional Resource Librarian - Keith MacKinnon
Head of Young Adult and Adult Services  - Lindsay Warner
Head of Children’s Services  - Heather McKend
Circulation Supervisor - Mark Goodfellow