Join us for our grand opening at Anvil Centre!On May XXth, from XX a.m. to XX p.m., celebrate with us as we take over the Anvil Centre! First, we officially unveil our new self-service kiosk and holds & returns locker, complete with special guests, ribbon-cutting, and more. Then the festivities continue with two special programs: BabyTime and Baby Social.
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Join us for our grand opening at Anvil Centre! Our self-service borrowing kiosk and its partner unit, a self-service holds & returns locker (coming soon), represent our latest initiative to better serve downtown residents. Find these automated units in the Anvil Centre’s lobby on the ground floor.
You will need a library card to use the services
You can access the items in the kiosk by using your library card number and four-digit PIN. If you don’t have one, get a library card by visiting one of our two branches.
Availability is based on Anvil Centre’s hours of operation
With some exceptions, the Anvil Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Library staff are not on-site at Anvil Centre
If you have a question, issue, or simply feel you need to connect with a library staff member, then please visit one of our branches instead and we’ll be happy to help.
Established: 2026
Location: Anvil Centre
Model: NovelBranch by Convergent Library Technologies
Use For: Borrowing items
How to Use:
1. Scan your New Westminster Public Library card to open the cabinet.
2. Remove the items you would like to borrow and take home.
3. Close the door — your items will be checked out on your card.
4. Return the items to this location or to one of our branches.
Established: 2026
Location: Anvil Centre
Model: remoteLocker by Bibliotheca
Use For: Holds and returns
How to Use:
1. Holds
When items you placed a hold on are ready, pick them up here.
2. Returns
When you are finished with items, return them here.
What is the Anvil Centre kiosk?
Operating much like a library vending machine, the self-service kiosk allows you to browse and borrow a selection of popular items on-site.
What can I borrow?
Items from the library such as books, DVDs, and CDs. Our staff regularly restocks the collection to keep it fresh.
How does it work?
You unlock the kiosk using your active library card number and four-digit PIN. When you close the door, the system uses radio-frequency identification (RFID) to identify the material you have taken and checks it out to you.
Do I need a library card?
Yes! Get a library card if you don’t have one.
What is my PIN?
Your PIN is usually the last 4 digits of your phone number. If that doesn’t work, please contact us.
I would like an item that isn’t in here?
You can log into our online catalogue and place holds on items as usual. New is choosing “Anvil Centre” as the location to pick up your holds.
I don‘t think it’s working. Help?
Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Questions? Contact us.