The Fredericton Public Library is a

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located in

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; it is the province's most used public library, with over 700 visitors each day. Established in 1955, the current building, designed by Architect Keith L. Graham, was built in June 1975 and remodelled and expanded in 1990. Another extensive renovation took place in 2013 and 2014 which increased the size of all departments and collections. Fredericton Tourist Information Guide, 1991-2005 editions. The library holds

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books, current

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s and

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s, and

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s of local newspapers such as ''

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'' and '' The Telegraph Journal'' are available. In addition, the library contains a restricted provincial archives collection, technology, and children's department.

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New Brunswick Public Library Service
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