Guelph Public Library Moves to Curbside Pickup in Response to Provincial COVID-19 Lockdown

In response to the Ontario Government’s COVID-19 province-wide lockdown, the Guelph Public Library will be temporarily closing all Guelph Public Library locations to the public effective Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Any items on hold will still be available when all library locations re-open for Curbside Pickup on Monday, December 28 at 10 a.m.

Curbside Pickup at all library locations will be offered on a drop-in basis, Monday to Thursday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., plus Friday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at the Main Library only on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note: All branches will be closed on Sunday except the Main Library.

How to Use Library Curbside Pickup:

1. Place holds on library materials through the library's catalogue or phone library staff at 519-824-6220 for help choosing materials. Walk ups to each library location will also be accepted. Please limit your holds to one library card per family to ensure the health and safety of library staff and customers.
2. You will be notified when your items are ready either through email, text or a phone call depending on your library account setup. No appointment is required to pick up your holds.
3. To pick up your reserved items, drop by the library during curbside pickup hours. Wait in the designated spots by the library entrance. Please have your library card ready to be shown. A due date receipt will be included with your items. All materials are checked out for their regular loan periods.

Online access to the library's virtual services and programs remains accessible at www.guelphpl.ca. Download eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines; stream movies and music; and many more services are all available from the comfort of your home with your library card. Participate in one of our many virtual program offerings by registering online.

“We will continue to provide the best service we can. Library services are available online or phone your neighbourhood library branch or email askus@guelphpl.ca,” Guelph Public Library CEO Steven Kraft said.

Need a library card? Guelph residents can register for virtual library cards through the library's catalogue to access curbside pickup.

Be sure to check the Library's website frequently for any COVID-19 service updates. Enjoy reading, watching, listening and loving your Guelph Public Library items while remaining safe and healthy!