News and Newsletters

Starting Monday, June 29, 2020, join the Guelph Public Library’s online Summer Reading programs for nine fun-filled weeks of challenges for all ages! You can join at any time between June 29 and August 29, 2020 through the READSquared app.
It’s easy to participate! Here’s how:
1. Download the READsquared App via the Apple App Store  or  Google Play to record your reading activities. Or visit the library's summer reading program website...
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The Guelph Public Library, in partnership with Vocamus Writers Community , hosted their annual Teen ETCH Creative Arts Contests with a cover art and short story components this past spring. Both literary organizations are proud to announce the achievements of Guelph’s teens in the areas of writing and art. While the celebrations are quite a bit different this year with a dedicated Teen ETCH webpage for everyone to read the winning selections instead of purchasing an anthology,...
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Starting the week of June 22, 2020, the Guelph Public Library Main Library will be extending its curbside pickup hours on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. All other library locations (except the West End Branch and Bookmobile) will continue to offer curbside pickups Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. To book your curbside appointment, visit www.guelphpl.ca/curbside .
All library locations remain closed to the public; however, virtual reference services,...
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Check out the Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District online Guelph, Ont., June 11, 2020 – Join us for a virtual open house as we share the  Urban Design Master Plan  for the  Baker District redevelopment project . The plan was influenced by your feedback over the past 18 months and now it’s time to share it with you. The Urban Design Master Plan shows how all the elements of the Baker District—residential, commercial, parking...
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On Monday June 8, 2020, the Premier of Ontario released  Stage 2 of the Government's Framework for Reopening our Province  with a regional approach. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the Guelph community has been granted the ability to move into this phase of opening as of June 12, 12:01 a.m. The Guelph Public Library is thrilled to hear this news but reminds our community, this framework provides permission to open to our next stage and not a mandate...
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