From the Downtown Guelph Advisory Committee. An excellent report about possibilities for our Baker street District including a new main library! Recommended reading.. thanks 1503 Baker District Position Paper
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Mike Ridley's Guelph Public Library Project Report is out!
From Guelph Public Library Staff: The Guelph Library Project is part of a First Year Seminar course held at the University of Guelph during the Fall 2015 semester. The objective of the course is to examine the question:Does Guelph need a new downtown public library? Here is the final report: http://guelphlibraryproject.ca/final-report/
Join us for Guelph Public Library's Evening for Book Lovers – seeking sponsors, donors,and guests
From GPL. Hi Friends! Join us for Guelph Public Library’s annual Evening for Book Lovers fundraiser – a dinner, silent auction, and entertainment in support of the library on Saturday February 28th 2015. Over the past three years, this evening has grown into a much anticipated community event, helping to raise important funds for our organization. […]
A Long, Long Journey into Spring Theatrical Fundraising Event
GPL press release. The Guelph Public Library along with To Be Determined Theatre Company are thrilled to announce another exciting fundraising theatrical event, A Long, Long Journey into Spring, on Saturday, January 24th at 2:00PM in the Main Library (100 Norfolk Street). Mischievous Jack Frost has struck again, this time stealing the sun and banishing […]
Guelph Public Library Evening for Book Lovers Tickets on Sale!
GPL press release. Evening for Book Lovers 2015 Hi Friends! Tickets for Guelph Public Library’s annual Evening for Book Lovers fundraiser are now on sale. We hope you will be able to join us on Saturday February 28th 2015 for an evening of dinner, entertainment, and auction in support of the library. Tickets are $85 per person / or $600 […]
Check it Out! on ROGERS TV
GPL press release. The Guelph Public Library (GPL), in partnership with Rogers TV, is excited to present a new TV series called “Check It Out!” Explore the wonderful services of the GPL and its amazing connections with our Royal City in six half-hour episodes airing Mondays at 1:30PM on Rogers TV Cable 20. Discover how […]
Guelph Community Foundation Assists Library in Opening Young Minds to a Lifetime of Learning
GPL press release. The Guelph Public Library has been awarded a $4397 grant by the Guelph Community Foundation through its Community Grants Program. Thanks to this generous funding, the GPL will be able to open the minds of young children at the Main Library through the purchase of an Early Literacy Station (ELS). This comprehensive […]
3rd annual Evening for Book Lovers – The Spy Who Loves Reading SAVE THE DATE!
From GPL Preparations are under way for GPL’s 3rd annual Evening for Book Lovers fundraiser. This year’s theme is ‘The Spy Who Loves Reading’ and the event will take place on Saturday February 28th 2015 at the Hanlon Convention Centre. Attendees of this year’s event will enjoy a fabulous dinner and silent auction festivities in […]
Help Preserve Guelph's Heritage – Donate to the Library's Microfilm Fundraising Campaign
Library press release. PRESERVE GUELPH’S HERITAGE: DONATE TO THE LIBRARY’S MICROFILM FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN Guelph, ON – The Guelph Public Library (GPL) along with local author David J. Knight have partnered to embark on a $13,900 fundraising campaign to help preserve Guelph’s rich heritage with the purchase of a new ViewScan III microfilm scanner reader. This […]
Libraries and Economic Development
From GPL TORONTO Public library Board JUST COMMISSIONED A GREAT STUDY ABOUT THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF AS PUBLIC LIBRARY Which is very transferable to THE GUELPH EXPERIENCE…FOR EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED IN A LIBRARY IN GUELPH WE GENERATE $5.63 IN VALUE for the community AND OFF OUR WEBSITE AT http://www.library.guelph.on.ca/about/value.cfm WE HAVE A VALUE CALCULATOR…THAT LETS […]