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Giving Tuesday  is a global movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Black Friday. It’s a time when charities, companies and individuals rally together for their favourite causes. Giving Tuesday harnesses the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; encouraging donations of time, resources and talents to address local challenges.
This year, please consider joining the Giving Tuesday movement...
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In 2018, the Guelph Public Library published its four-year strategic plan. Within the strategic plan the Library identified key strategic goals.
Goal 2: Reflect our Changing Community calls for the library to be a welcoming space for all.
Goal 5: Work to Build a Resilient Community calls for the library to be a safe space.
Now that the Library is beyond the mid-point of their strategic plan, a survey has been designed to collect patron input regarding how the Library...
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Guelph Public Library was mandated by the Government of Ontario to close its doors on March 16, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, virtual library services continued to be offered via the library’s website . To ensure the Library meets the interests of our community during these unprecedented times, we would like your feedback about library services during the closure and how the Library can serve you better going forward!
Starting November...
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Guelph Public Library was mandated by the Government of Ontario to close its doors on March 16, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, virtual library services continued to be offered via the library’s website. To ensure the Library meets the interests of our community during these unprecedented times, we would like your feedback about library services during the closure and how the Library can serve you better going forward! Starting November 1, 2020,...
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Guelph Public Library is pleased to announce that Bookmobile curbside pickup services will start on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 following week one of the Fall 2020 schedule . Please note that some of the regular stops are temporarily suspended at this time.
As we follow Public Health guidelines, your Bookmobile experience may be a little different than it has been. The well-being of our community and staff is always our top priority. Library staff will now greet you outside...
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