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Guelph Public Library Launches Knitting Connections for Seniors Initiative

Posted Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

Knitting ConnectionsToday’s seniors are living longer and are more active, but too many still suffer from social isolation. Your Guelph Public Library is here to help! The Library has been awarded a $25,000 grant for a new ‘Knitting Connections’ project funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. Older adults will now have the opportunity to develop new connections and give back to our community while also learning more about digital literacy and...
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Library Closed - Victoria Day

Posted Sunday, 01 May, 2022

All Guelph Public Library locations are closed on Monday May 23, 2022. 

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Guelph Public Library's 2021 Annual Report

Posted Thursday, 31 March, 2022

2021 was another year of multiple challenges but your Guelph Public Library remained an important social connector supporting our community throughout year two of the pandemic. 
Did you know the Library handed out over 750 seed packets, in partnership with The Seed Library? The development of new community partnerships helped people to remain connected even though we were apart. Families with babies and toddlers can now access quality, educational toys, thanks to a generous...

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Canadian Library Community Expresses Support for Ukraine

Posted Thursday, 03 March, 2022

The Canadian library community adds its voice to the global outpouring of support for the people of Ukraine. Over 1.3 million Canadians have Ukrainian roots, and many within the Canadian library community have friends and family members still living in the region. We are deeply concerned.  
As library groups across the world have stated, we believe the current unprovoked and brutal military assault by Russia threatens the safety and fundamental rights and freedoms...

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Read 1,000 Books Before Grade One

Posted Tuesday, 22 February, 2022

Read 1,000 Books Before Grade OneDid you know if you read one book a day to your child, then you will have read around 365 books in a year – 730 books in two years and 1, 095 books in just three years?
The Guelph Public Library is thrilled to now offer Read 1,000 Books Before Grade One  at all library locations . This year-round, self-paced reading challenge provides families with strong early literacy supports for their children. All it takes is sharing one book a day with your child to build...

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