Books Staff Picks, Popular Title lists, Educational Topics, Suggest a Title, Local author info, Book donations Best Beach Reads (& Movies, too)Our senior leaders share their favourite ways to kick back the Summer of '25—with great reads and must-watch series. Enjoy the long weekend, Burlington! Great Reads | Staff Picks Vacation Page Turners Escape with these selections on your vacation or staycation. Books That Keep You Up at Night These books will make you want to read straight through bedtime. Breezy Reads & Beachside Thrills You don't have to leave your backyard to experience summer romance in an exotic locale! Backyard Thrillers Domestic thrillers that prove the most chilling mysteries happen close to home. Reading Challenge Staff Picks Looking for a themed monthly read? Check out these recommendations. If You Like... From favourite literary characters to favourite bestselling authors! Staff Picks The complete collection of book, music, and movie lists curated by staff. Handpicked For You Customized suggestions from BPL staff for your next great read, watch, or listen. New Titles Browse the latest additions to our collection of books, movies & music. Trending The Road to Emancipation Honouring Emancipation Day on August 1, through stories and resources. Reese's Book Club Reese Witherspoon chooses a story she loves as her monthly top pick. Read With Jenna TODAY Show co-host Jenna Bush Hager picks a book to discuss each month. BPL Book Club 2025 Bring your love of reading—and plan to join us. See the titles we're talking about. BPL Reading Challenge Challenge yourself to expand your reading horizons in 2025. Join the club! Book Club Kits Books plus a discussion guide, ready for your group to borrow. Connect | Let Us Help Suggest a Title When BPL doesn't have a title you want to borrow, you can suggest that we get it. Local Authors Information for authors who wish to have their books in BPL's collection. Book Donations Where to donate your gently used books in the Burlington area. Topics | Educate Yourself Diversity & Inclusion Culture & ethnicity, race, gender & sexual orientation, abilities, religion & spirituality. Racism & Discrimination Explore booklists and digital resources related to discrimination and prejudice. Indigenous Communities Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous experiences. Healthy Living Explore the spectrum of healthy living and well-being booklists and digital resources. Active Aging We aim to help you discover how to turn those "golden" years to platinum! Environment & Nature The great outdoors, our natural world, and environment-related issues.