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

The Special Collections Room is an authentic re-creation of a 19th century Victorian salon. The focus of the collections is on New Brunswickana, Canadiana, and local history material .

An extensive collection of southern New Brunswick newspapers is available on microfilm

A Computer Training Lab is available for public use


LIBRARY STAFF

Library Director: Joann Hamilton-Barry

Head of Reference Services: Keith MacKinnon

Acting Children's Librarian: Jocelyn Paquette

Circulation Supervisor: Ellen Fraser


LOCATION AND HOURS


Address and Contact Info

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

Tel: (506) 643-7220

Fax: (506) 643-7225


Fall/Winter/Spring Hours:

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Summer Hours:

Monday to Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Babies in the Library

  • Family Drop-in Table (stories, crafts, activities for parents and children to do together), anytime the library is open

  • Young Volunteers for youth 12-15 years of age

  • Book Club for Adults

  • Knitting Club for children age 9 and up

  • Thursday night program for school age children 7:00 - 8:00 - Come hear stories and make a craft

  • Summer Reading Club

  • Annual Evening of Christmas Stories

  • Library visits to schools and class visits to library

  • Hackmatack Children's Book Club

  • Seasonal programs

  • Annual Christmas Ornament Workshop

  • Family Literacy Day

  • Preschool Storytime: Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts

  • Saturday Storytime mornings from 10:30 - 11:00: stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts


Please call the library at 643-7220 for more details.