New Library to open at Bateman Community Centre

By Pepper Parr

June 27th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

View of the library as you approach the Bateman Community Centre

The Burlington Public Library announced today that the current Appleby branch will close and come to life again on September 15th as the New Appleby Branch 
 
The new branch will be located within the Robert Bateman Community Centre on New Street.

Construction crews are working hard to get the new branch ready, continuing to work on the lighting, flooring, paint, and furniture.

In commenting on the new library when it was under construction, Lita Barrie said – “there is so much light, the public is going to love the place.”

Look at the space in terms of bookshelves.

Library CEO Lita Barrie said she has been looking at floor plan drawings and getting used to knowing she has 10,000 square feet of space to set up shelves and work stations.
 

Final stages of construction – opens September 15th

The last open day for the current Appleby Branch will be Friday, August 22, 2025. The branch will be closed to the public while moving activities are underway; library services, hold pickup, and book returns will be unavailable. The closest BPL branch with full service is Central Branch, located at 2331 New Street.