Central Library Location & Hours

Fall/Winter/Spring Hours:
This schedule starts on the 2nd Monday in September.
Monday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
 Summer Hours:
This schedule starts on the 3rd Monday in June.

Mon-Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: Closed

 

 

 

 

 
Services include:
  • Circulating collections and reference collections
  • Books, magazines, music and movies for children, teens and adults
  • Books in English, French and ten other languages
  • Materials for adult literacy and English as a second language
  • Free public use computers
  • Book clubs for all ages
  • Programs and events for all ages
  • Book sale
  • Book Ends
  • Reading and study space (215 seats)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Art and displays
  • Public use photocopiers
  • Book drop

 

Parking:

 

An underground parking garage is available on Smythe Street.

 

Street parking and nearby municipal parking lots are free Saturdays and weekdays after 6 pm.

 

Saint John Transit
Saint John Transit buses 1, 2, 3, 4, 16 and 27 all stop near Market Square.
 
Buses 5, 10, 12 and 14 stop at Market Square during peak periods.
 
At other times a transfer is necessary. Buses 6, 7, 20, 21 and 22 all stop at King Square, a short walk away.

 

You can check the bus schedules and routes at Saint John Transit's website.
Contact Info:
1 Market Square
Saint John, NB, E2L 4Z6 [Map]
Phone: (506) 643-7220
Fax: (506) 643-7225

e-mail: sjfpl@gnb.ca 

 

City Librarian: Joann Hamilton-Barry

 

Getting There:
2nd floor, Market Square complex

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