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The Guelph Public Library is searching for interested volunteers to fill vacancies on the Library Board, which operates under the terms of the Public Libraries Act.
To be on a public library board in Ontario and in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990 Section 10 Board Member and Section 13 Disqualification of Board Members, you need to be:
A Canadian citizen
Resident of the City of Guelph
At least 18 years of age
Not be employed by the...
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Explore the wonderful and wide world of science with your Guelph Public Library this September. Check out the latest science themed reads, explore new technology at our Tech Bar and enjoy learning something new this month.
Everyone is invited to spark their imagination at the Main Library’s Super Science Saturday event on September 22, 2018 from 1 to 3 p.m. Sylvan Learning ,  Life Gears Academy Inc. ,  Let’s Talk Science , and the library’s...
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Thanks to everyone who captured a photo with our Bookmobile this summer! We loved viewing all of your #ExploreGuelph memories and being right at your side.
Congratulations to the Derpo family (Cheline, Anthine and Janica) who snapped a selfie with the Bookmobile at this year’s Ribfest! And to Jakob who loved meeting our Bookmobile driver, Trish, and enjoyed finding new resources to sign out!
Both winning entries each be received a $25 Downtown Guelph gift certificate!...
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They’re back... the #HappyMaking project has returned for another month of spontaneous entertainment. Find eight pianos in the downtown core to play your favourite tunes from Don’t Stop Believing, to Für Elise: you can even do you best rendition of Chopsticks.
Locations include Grey Rock Clothing Co ., Planet Bean , Breezy Corners , River Run Centre , P.I.N People and Information Network (previously the Volunteer Centre of Guelph- Wellington), and the...
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Guelph Public Library announced today that Playaway Launchpad tablets are now available at the Main Library Children’s Department for checkout. Targeting kids between the ages of 3 and 12 years old, these tablets are pre-loaded with high­-quality, ad--free apps that are both fun and educational.
Search Launchpad tablet apps by subject areas, themes, grade levels, and ages, which make it easy for parents and kids to choose a tablet with the content most appealing...
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