About the Branch
This 25,800 sq ft. Branch is Surrey Public Library's main library. In addition to the general services and resources available at all the Surrey Public Libraries, the Guildford Library has a large map and atlas centre, daily newspaper centre, an extensive business collection and a large Reference collection. The Outreach Services Department and the Collections Services Department are located on the ground level of this building.
The bookdrop is open during Guildford Recreation Centre opening hours, Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 10 pm (except in June, July, August, closes at 9 pm), Saturdays from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm and Sundays from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
General Services
- Public Internet Stations (free)
- MICROSOFT Office Centre (free)
- Programs Available: Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint
- printing: 20 cents a page
- Multiple computers are available; call ahead to book a time
- Wordperfect (on two stations)
- Resume Deluxe
- Self-Serve Photocopiers
- Meeting Rooms
Special Services
- Business Collection
- Map & Atlas Centre
- Daily Newspaper Centre
- Microform Equipment
- News on Microform
- Internet Station with Zoom Text

Rain Forest Mural
in the Children's Library
painted by
Governor General's
Literary Award Winning
Children's Author/Illustrator
Duncan Weller