Library Hosts Stratford Festival Lecture Series
Back again by popular demand this March is the Guelph Public Library’s Stratford Festival lecture series at the Main Library. Travel beyond Stratford Festival’s theatrical stage to listen and enjoy four thought-provoking lectures based on this season’s plays. The library is pleased to offer this free lecture series in partnership with the Stratford Festival for the eighth year. No registration is required. Everyone is invited to join us on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Main Library (100 Norfolk Street) for the following lectures: - March 7, 2019 for ‘The Crucible’ with Dr. Ann Wilson, University of Guelph School of English and Theatre Studies
- March 28, 2018 for ‘Henry VIII’ with Dr. Mark Fortier, University of Guelph School of English and Theatre Studies
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From the Archives: March Break Mania
This photograph from 1980 shows beloved Guelph author, Jean Little, reading her stories to children at the Main Library. Be sure to check out our great program selections this March Break, March 11 to 15, 2019, at all library locations. There is something for everyone!
Donor Spotlight - Peri
Meet Peri. This fabulous youngster recently turned 6 years old on February 14. To celebrate her birthday, she asked guests to bring two toonies each – and donated half of the money received to the charity of her choice – Guelph Public Library.
Peri wanted to the help the library because she really likes the library and books, and also to remember her Nana who loved the library too. Peri’s generous gift will go towards the Rosa Rattray Early Literacy Fund – helping other kids foster a love of reading and learning! Thank you for Peri for including the library in your special day! Please visit our donation webpage to learn how you can make a difference at the Guelph Public Library.
Celebrate Teen Tech Week 2019
This year's theme, "Libraries are for Creating ...", encourages teens to take advantage of all the great digital tools offered through the Guelph Public Library. Become content creators and use the library's resources to spark your imagination and make your dreams come alive.
Drop by the Main Library's Tech Bar to try out our Oculus Rift, create a 3D image, and have your tech questions answered by our eExpert staff!
Enter our Teen Short Story and Book Cover Contests
Have a knack for writing? An eye for art? Enter our annual Teen contests! Write On: Teen Short Story Contest and our Cover It Up: Teen Book Cover Contest are open to all teens in grades 7 to 12. The top short story entries will be published in our 2019 ETCH Anthology – created in partnership with Vocamus Writers
Community – with the book cover determined by the winner of the cover contest! Teens use your skills, receive professional feedback from local authors and get published in an official book.
Deadline for entries is Saturday, April 13 at 5 p.m. Submissions may be entered online via teens@guelphpl.ca or dropped off at any library location. Winners of both contests will be announced at our sixth annual ETCH Anthology Book Launch on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Enter today!
From the Kid's Korner
How will you be spending your March Break? Why not select a few good books from your Guelph Public Library? Ben Robinson, children's librarian, shares the best "big" books (over 500 pages long) to keep you reading all week long! Trust me we LOVE BIG books and we cannot lie! Happy reading!
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