Construction of the new Central Library is progressing well, with new photos shared of the new Library archival vault currently under construction at the new Baker Street location.
Meanwhile, the Library Archives team is hard at work packing and prioritizing key collections to ensure they’re preserved and ready for their new home, including regular visits to Robert Munsch’s home to assess and assemble materials that will become part of the Munsch Archives collection housed at the new Central Library.
The Munsch Archives will offer the community a window into the stories that shaped many of our childhoods, along with a rare glimpse behind the curtain at the creator who brought them to life.
Interested in exploring local history or archival materials? Book an appointment with one of our archivists to get started: guelphpl.ca/archives, opens a new window. Keep up to date on new Central Library construction at The City of Guelph's website guelph.ca/baker, opens a new window, or sign up to receive the Library's monthly e-newsletter.
Munsch Archives, Angus LostAngus Lost by Marjorie Flack, a favourite childhood book of Robert Munsch which will become a part of the Munsch archives collection.
Archives Vault in the new Central LibraryA photo from the new Central Library’s archival vault, currently under construction as a part of the Baker Street Redevelopment.
Darcy in the Main Library ArchivesA member of the Library’s archives team stands in our current vault storage. The team is working to organize and pack the collection for our upcoming move.
Archives team at the Munsch residenceThe Guelph Public Library archives team visits the Munsch home regularly to begin organizing the Munsch archives collection which will be housed in the new Central Library.
