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Media releases and stories
Guelph Public Library's 2026 budget approved by City Council
City Council approves the Library’s 2026 operating and capital budgets ahead of the move to the new Central Library.
Retired CEO, Steve Kraft, wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve Kraft, retired CEO of the Library was honoured with the Ontario Public Library Association (OPLA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
Nightingale Centre launches Grow in Grief kits for families
Grow in Grief kits are now available for borrowing at the Guelph Public Library thanks to a partnership with the Nightingale Centre.
Join the early literacy challenge at the Library in January
Cook up a storm while building strong literacy skills throughout the month of January by participating in the Family Literacy Challenge.
Media releases and stories
Podcast: Tools for a connected Library with Growing Guelph
Meg Forestell-Page talks about the wide-reaching and innovative ways libraries are expanding access and building community across Guelph.
Podcast: Beyond Books with Growing Guelph
In this podcast interview with Growing Guelph, Dan and Michelle explain the public value that libraries bring to the Guelph community.
Guelph Politicast: The new Central Library
Podcast host and local journalist, Adam Donaldson, interviews Dan Atkins and Meg Forestell-Page on construction of the new Central Library.
Guelph Public Library has over 350 holds on Heated Rivalry
The hit show Heated Rivalry has sparked interest in the queer book series it's based on. Read more in the Guelph Today article.
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Katie Duncan, Supervisor of Communications
Marketing and Communications, Guelph Public Library
548-855-8370
kduncan@guelphpl.ca