News and Newsletters

Guelph Public Library has been awarded a Digital Literacy Exchange Program grant with funding from The Government of Canada to implement a mobile classroom. This $19,927 four-year initiative will provide digital literacy skills training to fulfill growing and changing literacy and education needs within the Guelph community. This funding has allowed our library to hire a Digital Literacy Programmer who is currently working with various community groups to create targeted digital...
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This summer, explore Guelph and drop by the Guelph Public Library’s Bookmobile at a stop near you to check out the latest materials, learn more about the library’s programs and of course, participate in our summer reading challenges.
Until August 31, 2019, you will also have a chance to win a $25 Downtown Guelph gift card by entering our “I Spy the Bookmobile” photo contest.
Here’s how to enter: 1. Take a selfie with the Bookmobile (Hint:...
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Guelph Public Library summer hours will commence on Monday, June 3 until Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  The Main Library will close at 8 pm every Monday to Thursday evening during the summer. All library locations will be closed on Sundays beginning on June 9th - except our West End Branch which will remain open on Sundays from 1 to 5 pm during the summer months. Sunday service at all locations will resume on Sunday, September 8, 2019.
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Did you know your Guelph Public Library card is your passport to adventure? Step outside the ordinary to seek answers at your nearest library location and join our summer reading club this summer! Together, we’ll trek through the wilderness as we explore the wonderful world around us.
Starting on Friday, June 7, 2019, children from birth to 12 years old are encouraged to “Explore Guelph: Celebrate our Natural World” by visiting any Guelph Public Library...
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Libraries have changed a lot in the last decade or two, and the Guelph Public Library is no exception. If you haven’t visited us in a while, you might be surprised by what you see once you step inside!
Did you know that in 2018 over 46,000 people attended and participated in 1,577 programs, and 6,780 new members accessed our resources and services for the first time? The Library is a vibrant system that strengthens community vitality. We are inspired and energized by...
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