After a quick hiatus for a spring refresh, we’ve reopened our 2nd floor at Main Branch on schedule — and all services upstairs have resumed. We are excited to welcome you back and reveal the addition of more new desktop computers for public use, as well as a physical reconfiguration of all computer workstations, which […]
The 2nd floor of our Main Branch will be closed from April 13-27 while we refresh some of the furniture and layout. The refresh includes new public computer workstation configuration and a relocation of printing services. Optimizing the space and furniture layout will help us serve you better and improve your library experience. We look […]
At New Westminster Public Library (NWPL) we recognize April 2 as World Autism Acceptance Day and are excited to amplify autism acceptance throughout the month. According to Autism BC, autism “is widely misunderstood. Many people still think of it as a disorder, a flaw, or something that needs fixing, but that couldn’t be further from […]
We invite you to join in celebrating Freedom to Read Week February 22nd to 28th, an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. Borrow a book that has been challenged in Canadian libraries from one of the displays in our Main Branch or browse titles from this […]
Visit New Westminster Public Library’s Main Branch to be matched with your next great read through our annual Blind Date With a Book. Each year around Valentine’s Day, our librarians use their expert matchmaking skills to connect readers with fresh and unexpected titles through Blind Date With a Book. This is a great opportunity to […]
October is Canadian Library Month and, to celebrate, we want to hear from you! Come visit us in person at New Westminster Public Library and write down a wish you have for us. Then hang up your wish alongside other wishes as part of a month-long display. After you share your wish, enter a draw […]