Bibliothèque publique de Saint John Free Public Library

Bibliothèque publique de Saint John Free Public Library Bright and spacious, with modern library services and facilities, the Central Branch library has a capacity of 240,000 books.

It also serves as headquarters for the Saint John Regional Library, encompassing eight other libraries in Southern New Brunswick. Appropriately, the official opening of the current location took place on the 200th anniversary of the landing of the city's Loyalist founders who endowed the city with the literary heritage it sustains through its library services. Today, the Saint John Free Public Library consists of this Central Branch and two satellite branches. West Branch, the first mall library in the Maritimes, opened in Lancaster Mall in 1967. Its initial annual circulation of 58,193 increased to over 100,000. East Branch opened in 1968 in Loch Lomond Mall with 5000 books and 1925 patrons. It moved to its current location in Westmorland Place in 1973, where it offers over 26,000 items, including a large talking book collection, to 6300 patrons.

Celebrate Science Literacy Week with some fun, hands-on mad science experiments such as Barfing Pumpkins, Static Ghosts,...
10/06/2026

Celebrate Science Literacy Week with some fun, hands-on mad science experiments such as Barfing Pumpkins, Static Ghosts, and more! Registration Required. Ages 6+
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Célébrez la Semaine de la culture scientifique avec des expériences amusantes et pratiques dignes d'un savant fou, comme les citrouilles qui vomissent, les fantômes statiques et bien plus encore! Inscription Requise 6 ans et plus!

Unwind and join us for an Autumn Mandala Painting Workshop with Munira Saturday, October 24, at 2pm!Détendez-vous et rej...
10/06/2026

Unwind and join us for an Autumn Mandala Painting Workshop with Munira Saturday, October 24, at 2pm!

Détendez-vous et rejoignez-nous pour un atelier de peinture de mandalas d'automne avec Munira le samedi 24 octobre à 14h!

Come learn and practice the French language at Main Branch! We now offer two conversation circles: one for beginners and...
10/04/2026

Come learn and practice the French language at Main Branch! We now offer two conversation circles: one for beginners and one for intermediates.

Our beginner group is open to anyone ages 18 and up who is just starting to learn or wants to learn French. Develop and practice basic conversational, vocabulary and grammar skills. The beginner group meets every Wednesday at 6pm starting on October 28. Registration is required for our beginner group.

Our intermediate group is open to anyone ages 18 and up who already have a base starting level of the language and who is looking to develop their skills even further and/or for more opportunities to practice speaking the language. The intermediate group meets every Sunday at 11am starting on October 25.

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Venez apprendre et pratiquer la langue française à la Succursale centrale ! Nous offrons maintenant deux cercles de conversation : un pour les débutants et un pour les intermédiaires.

Notre groupe débutant est ouvert à toute personne âgée de 18 ans et plus qui commence à apprendre ou veut apprendre le français. Développer et pratiquer les compétences de base en conversation, en vocabulaire et en grammaire. Le groupe débutant se réunit tous les mercredis à 18h à partir du 28 octobre. L’inscription est requise pour notre groupe de débutants.

Notre groupe intermédiaire est ouvert à toute personne âgée de 18 ans qui ont déjà un niveau de base de la langue et qui cherche à développer ses compétences encore plus et/ou des opportunités pour pratiquer la langue. Le groupe intermédiaire se réunit tous les dimanches à 11h à partir du 25 octobre.

Come play Bingo with a chocolatey twist at Main Branch! Bring 1 full size chocolate bar to be able to play for the eveni...
10/03/2026

Come play Bingo with a chocolatey twist at Main Branch! Bring 1 full size chocolate bar to be able to play for the evening and leave with more chocolate. Bilingual program open to everyone ages 13+. Registration required.

Venez jouer au Bingo avec une touche chocolatée à la succursale centrale ! Apportez 1 barre de chocolat pleine grandeur pour pouvoir jouer toute la soirée et repartez avec plus de chocolat. Programme bilingue ouvert à toute personne âgée de 13 ans et plus. Inscription requise.

Join us at Main Branch for a special Halloween themed meeting of our Origami Club on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm to fold...
10/02/2026

Join us at Main Branch for a special Halloween themed meeting of our Origami Club on Wednesday, October 7 at 6pm to fold some autumnal and spooky creations. Paper and instructions will be provided. Bilingual program open to teens and adults ages 15+.

Rejoignez-nous à la succursale centrale pour une réunion spéciale sur le thème d’Halloween de notre Club d'Origami le mercredi 7 octobre à 18h pour plier des créations automnales et effrayantes. Le papier et des instructions seront fournies. Programme bilingue ouvert aux adolescents et aux adultes de 15 ans et plus.

Free science workshop for kids this Sunday at 2:30pm, hosted by Scientists in School! Register by calling the library at...
10/01/2026

Free science workshop for kids this Sunday at 2:30pm, hosted by Scientists in School! Register by calling the library at 506-643-7239 or emailing children's services at [email protected]

Atelier scientifique gratuit pour les enfants ce dimanche à 14h30, animé par le programme « Scientifiques à l’école » ! Inscrivez-vous en appelant la bibliothèque au 506-643-7239 ou en envoyant un courriel aux services jeunesse à l’adresse [email protected]

Anything "ghost" this month at the library in children's! est permis à la bibliothèque ce mois-ci!
10/01/2026

Anything "ghost" this month at the library in children's!

est permis à la bibliothèque ce mois-ci!

Big ideas can start with small moments: a book picked up on a whim, a question asked to the right person, a conversation...
10/01/2026

Big ideas can start with small moments: a book picked up on a whim, a question asked to the right person, a conversation between strangers. This October, celebrate Canadian Library Month and see where your next small moment takes you.


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Les grandes idées peuvent naître de petits moments : un livre choisi sur un coup de tête, une question posée à la bonne personne, une conversation entre inconnus. En octobre, célébrez le Mois des bibliothèques canadiennes et découvrez où votre prochain petit moment vous mènera.

Please note that the library will be closed tomorrow in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Veu...
09/29/2026

Please note that the library will be closed tomorrow in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Veuillez noter que la bibliothèque sera fermée demain à l'occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation.

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1 Market Square
Saint John, NB
E2L4Z6

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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