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Our Scottsdale Library Branch will re-open today at 2:30pm for regular business hours.

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‘A Thriving Community. Created Together.’
Guelph Public Library Releases Its New Five Year Strategic Plan
Guelph Public Library has come a long way since it opened its doors in February 1883 as the first free public library in Ontario. Today, the library is a large urban system with six locations and a bookmobile – plus an extremely high per capita number of readers.
The Guelph Public Library Board is pleased to release the library’s new...
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Are you a Guelph artisan interested in showcasing your handcrafted goods? Apply on the library’s  website  by May 11, 2018 to become a vendor at our after-hours summer market on Friday, June 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Main Library. Note: There is a $10.00 non-refundable booth fee if your application is accepted.  For full details and vendor conditions, please visit  www.guelphpl.ca .

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The Guelph Public Library provides ways for people to explore their world, enrich their lives and connect with their community. 2017 was no exception!
Did you know that in 2017 over 2.17 million items were circulated, 149,383 questions were answered and 7,265 new members accessed our resources and services for the first time? The Library is a vibrant system that strengthens community vitality and resilience, provides inspiration to one another and supports services and opportunities...
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  Guelph, Ont., March 16, 2018 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce the results of the request for pre-qualifications ( RFPQ ) process for the  Baker District redevelopment project .
The four development teams, shortlisted from the 10 proposals received, are:
HOK Inc.
Turner Fleischer Architects Inc.
Windmill Developments
Triovest Reality Advisors Inc.
“The successful candidates have demonstrated exceptional experience......
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