News and Newsletters

In response to the Ontario Government’s COVID-19 province-wide shutdown, the Guelph Public Library will be temporarily closing all Guelph Public Library locations to the public. All locations will offer Curbside Services during regular library hours starting Saturday, April 3.  No appointments are required and a selection of grab and go materials will be available for quick checkout.
Online access to the library's virtual services and programs remains accessible...
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All Guelph Public Library locations are open for curbside services only starting Thursday April 8th, 2021. No appointments are required. Learn more about our  province-wide shutdown services. Do you need help filling out your Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) Covid-19 Vaccine pre-registration or booking forms? Phone any library location during open hours for one-on-one help.

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Attention all artists in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8! The Guelph Public Library is excited to announce their Spring is in the Air: Children’s Community Art Show during the month of May at all library locations.
Interested? Submit your original 8.5”x11” art pieces in any type of 2D media which includes materials that can make a mark on a flat surface (i.e. crayons, markers, watercolours or paint).
Looking for some artistic ideas or inspiration?...
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Did you know that the library is here to help you fill out your Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH)  COVID-19 vaccine pre-registration  form? If you require assistance and are a Guelph resident who is in the eligible priority group, phone or visit any  Guelph Public Library location  during open hours for one-on-one help!
You will need the following information to pre-register:
·  Your contact information including address...
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2020 was a year unlike no other but we don’t have to tell you that! When “essential services” took on new importance, the Guelph Public Library provided ways for the community to stay healthy with a variety of online opportunities and support services while remaining an important social connector. 
Did you know that in 2020 over 1.4 million items were circulated, 3,308 people used the library’s website daily and 338,850 (+71%) eBooks...
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