News and Newsletters

Why do Libraries Matter to you? The Guelph Public Library wants to know! Teens ages 13 to 19 years old are invited to share their thoughts in a short 30 to 60 second video directed and filmed by you! The contest opens July 6 th until August 24 th 2017.
Participants are required to use their own device to film their commercials but are welcome to use the Guelph Public Library’s iPads during our Teen: Video Contest Prep (held every Thursday evening at the Main Library...
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From the lazy days at the pool, park, or beach to scary stories around the campfire, summer evokes memories that cannot be recreated in any other season. Teens entering grades 7 to 12 are encouraged to join the Guelph Public Library’s “ Every Summer Has a Story” reading club this summer!
Explore new horizons by travelling the world of books right in your own home, connect with your friends and challenge yourselves to complete the library’s summer bucket...
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What does being Canadian mean to you? Everyone is invited to design a 3D file that brings to life the very essences of Canada! Whether you are five or 95 years old, enter your Canadiana 3D Design starting July 3 until September 1 st 2017.
It’s easy! Create your design using Tinkercard or Google Sketch Up at home or visit the Main Library’s TechB@r for assistance. Once your design has been created, email your .stl file to techbar@guelphpl.ca with your name, title...
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The Guelph Public Library is proud to present "Our Stories." Enjoy these 8 mini-film shows about 8 local Guelphites filmed by 8 local film makers as part of our Canada 150 celebrations.  Andrew Goodwin, "Our Stories" project manager and owner of beautifulguelph.com, shares, "Guelph is full of people who have fascinating stories, and is also home to many story-tellers. This film project connects these two groups, and the result is an eclectic collection of unique short...
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The Guelph Public Library benefits the entire community by providing lifelong learning opportunities to explore, connect, and thrive. 2016 was no exception!
Did you know that in 2016 over 2.3 million items were circulated and 7,877 new members accessed our resources and services for the first time? Libraries do matter.
Thank you for your continued support and sharing your library story. Enjoy reading our 2016 Annual Report .

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