Semiahmoo Branch

• Accessibility Information
• 22,100 sq. ft. over 3 floors
• Self-checkout Stations for quick service during peak hours and enhanced privacy
• Book return available 24 hours a day
• Free computers, scanner, and Wi-Fi
• Eduroam Wi-Fi for university students from participating institutions
• Printing & photocopying (20 cents black and white; 40 cents colour)
• Mobile Printing services for submitting print jobs from your own device from anywhere
• Computer classroom
• Quiet Study Room with 19 carrells
• Assistive technology available
• Public Art: Wolf Spirit, Still Point/From the Centre Outwards, & Tree of Knowledge
• Meeting room available for rent

This branch features local artists and crafters: Apply to use our display space. Please fill out the application and return to the Semiahmoo branch.

Accessibility Information

Parking & Transit Options

• 4 accessible parking spots, with 3 access aisles. 2 spots are at ground level, one having an access aisle. 2 more spots are in the underground parking and both have access aisles.
• Underground parking is accessible by elevator
• Translink bus routes 321, 345, 351m, 375, and 531 have stops within 100m of the branch. The southbound stop does not have seating and is uncovered. The northbound stop is covered and has seating. There is wide sidewalks leading to both stops.
• White Rock Centre Exchange is approximately 300m from the branch. There are wide sidewalks leading to the branch, with a concrete and pea gravel boulevard between the sidewalk and the road. Translink bus routes 321, 345, 350, 351, 352, 354, 360, 361, 362, 363, 375, 394, and 531 can be accessed from here.

Branch Accessibility Features

• Accessible washroom
• Entrance accessible by stairs or elevator

Technology

• Public computer with a large print keyboard and screen, and an adjustable desk.

Collections

• Large-print books
• Audiobooks on CD, and MP3 CD
• eAudiobooks and eBooks with adjustable font through Overdrive/Libby
• Home delivery available through our Accessibility Services Department

Other

• Only service dogs with certification from the BC government will be allowed.