Main Library
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
Monday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Phone: (519) 824-6220
Samantha Wellhauser-Bells, Branch Supervisor: swellhauserbells@guelphpl.ca
Main Branch is open for browsing, using library computers and Wi-Fi, and picking up holds. A 24/7 exterior material return is located to the right of the front door.
Main Branch is our largest location and offers Adult,…
Upcoming summer hours
Our summer hours start Monday, May 25. This location will close at 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and will be closed on Sundays.
Regular hours will return on Tuesday, September 8 and the first Sunday opening will be September 13.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Victoria DayMonday, May 18, 2026Closed All Day
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Canada DayWednesday, July 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Civic HolidayMonday, August 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Labour DayMonday, September 7, 2026Closed All Day
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Thanksgiving DayMonday, October 12, 2026Closed All Day
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Remembrance DayWednesday, November 11, 2026Closed All Day
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Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Boxing DaySaturday, December 26, 2026Closed All Day
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New Year's DayFriday, January 1, 2027Closed All Day
About Main Library
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- Children's programs
- Local Art Display
- School tours
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Paid parking.
- Rate: $3.00 per hour, with a 20-minute minimum.
- Payment methods: Coins, Visa, and Mastercard.
- How to pay: Use the kiosk located outside the library.
- Hours: Paid parking is in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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- Paid accessible parking
- Accessible public washroom
- City of Guelph mobility service
- Wheelchair available
- Handheld magnifying glass
- Handheld video magnifier
- Large print keyboard
- Magnifying software on computers
- Accessible collections
- DAISY Reader