News and Newsletters

All Guelph Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, July 1, 2019. Happy Canada Day!

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The Guelph Public Library is taking part in an exciting month-long contest with the chance to win $10,000.
The challenge runs from June 1 to June 30, 2019. Any donation made to the Guelph Public Library during this time automatically enters the library for a chance to win $10,000, thanks to Canada Helps’ Great Canadian Giving Challenge! 
It’s simple! For every $1.00 donated, the library will receive one entry to win the $10,000 prize, which will help...
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Guelph Public Library summer hours will commence on Monday, June 3 until Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  The Main Library will close at 8 pm every Monday to Thursday evening during the summer. All library locations will be closed on Sundays beginning on June 9th - except our West End Branch which will remain open on Sundays from 1 to 5 pm during the summer months. Sunday service at all locations will resume on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
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If you could recommend just one children’s chapter book to read this summer, what would it be? With our Summer Reading Clubs fast approaching, we need your help to choose your favourite children’s chapter book of all time. Is it a classic read or a new modern favourite? Thirty-two beloved titles, divided between classics and modern favourites, will face off against each other over the next five weeks to earn the title of “Guelph’s Favourite Children’s...
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Did you know your Guelph Public Library card is your passport to adventure? Step outside the ordinary to seek answers at your nearest library location and join our summer reading club this summer! Together, we’ll trek through the wilderness as we explore the wonderful world around us.
Starting on Friday, June 7, 2019, children from birth to 12 years old are encouraged to “Explore Guelph: Celebrate our Natural World” by visiting any Guelph Public Library...
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