Newsroom

Newsroom

Media releases and stories

Community leaders invited to join the Library Board

Guelph Public Library is looking for community leaders to fill positions on the Library Board for a four-year term.

New printing process and fees begin September 9

The process for printing at the Library will change on Wednesday, September 9 in addition to an increase in printing and copying fees.

Donate legacy playback equipment to build the Memory Lab

Guelph Public Library invites the community to donate old media playback equipment to help build the New Central Library's Memory Lab.

FGPL 18th Annual Big Book Sale donations start September 1

The Friends of the Guelph Public Library (FGPL) 18th Annual BIG Book Sale is back! Donations start September 1 at select Library locations.

Share your storyShare your story

Tell us about a program, service, collection, or team member who made a difference with your Library experience.
Tell us about a program, service, collection, or team member who made a difference with your Library experience.

Media releases and stories

Housing coming to site of the current Main Library

The City of Guelph is purchasing the Main Library with the goal of future housing, including below-market affordable housing options.

Rotary Winter Clothing Campaign ready to roll

Guelph Public Library is accepting donations of gently-used winter clothing, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium.

The library anchoring an Ontario community redevelopment

An inside look with the Globe and Mail of Guelph's Central Library, which will serve a population that's expected to double by 2050.

Dispose your batteries safely at Guelph Public Library

Our Main Library, East Side and Westminster locations now offer free battery disposal bins for easy and safe recycling.

Cover a Library Board Meeting

Members of the media are welcome to attend Library Board meetings on the last Monday of every month either virtually or in person. Please visit the Library Board page for access to meeting dates, agendas, minutes, and a link to join a meeting virtually.

Learn about our Communications Policy

The Communications policy ensures that our internal and external communications are accessible, engaging and professional. We encourage our staff to participate in media interviews and work to respond to media inquiries within a timely manner. Learn more about our commitment to sharing information about our programs, services, and collections by reading our Communications Policy.

Contact us

Katie Duncan, Supervisor of Communications
Marketing and Communications, Guelph Public Library
548-855-8370
kduncan@guelphpl.ca