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Celebrate Paper Bag Princess Day at our Westminster Square Branch on Friday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required.5 at 9:30 a.m. Registration is required at www.guelphpl.ca/events.
 
 

From the Archives: March Break Fun Rollin' Along

 
Guelph Library Archives Photo - CA ON00126 F45-F45-0-2-F45-0-2-0-0-1300. This photograph shows Guelph students enjoying their March Break week roller skating at Roller Alley on Dawson Road in March 1981.
 
 
 

This 1981 photograph shows Guelph students enjoying their March Break roller skating at Roller Alley on Dawson Road. 

Explore our Local History collection today. Questions? Email our Archivist Darcy Hiltz or phone 519-824-6220 extension 245 to book an appointment. 

Looking for something to do this March? Check out our great programming line-up at www.guelphpl.ca/events. There is something for everyone!

Check out the wonderful line-up of library events available for March Break at www.guelphpl.ca/events.
 
 
 
Register for Sing and Dance with Mr. J on Monday March 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Main Library on the second floor. This is a family event.
 
 
 
 
Register for Erick Traplin Live at our Westminster Square Branch on Wednesday march 15 at 10:30 a.m. for primary grade ages.
 
 
Register for the Applefun Puppetry at the Main Library on Thursday March 16 at 2 p.m. for primary students.
 
 
 
Check out a THEMUSEUM family pass with your library card. It provides regular admission for a family of up to two adults and four children.
 
 

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Rebirth: Enter our Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest

 
The deadline to enter our Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest is March 31, 2024. Submit your entries to teens@guelphpl.ca along with your full name, school, grade, guardian's name and entry title. Winners will be announced in late Spring. Open to teens in grades 7 to 12 living in Wellington County.
 

We are partnering once again with Vocamus Writers Community to offer teens in grades 7 through 12, living in Wellington County, the chance to be published in the Library’s 2023 Teen ETCH Anthology this June!

Interested participants can enter the Teen ETCH Creative Writing contest by submitting a short story and/or poetry piece in 1,500 words or less on the theme of “Rebirth.”

There is no entry fee required but all submissions must be received by email only to teens@guelphpl.ca by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023. Short story and poetry entries must be in your own original writing, 1,500 words or less, typed and single spaced. Please do not submit your stories as a PDF. Your submission must include the title of your story, your full name, school, grade, phone number and guardian’s name.

All submissions will be judged by Librarians and local industry professionals. Finalists will then be paired with a local author mentor in early April 2023, who will share creative writing techniques to help polish their submission for final judging. Winners shall be chosen based upon creativity, originality, style, grammar and spelling. The decision of the judges is final.

Prizes will be awarded for both short story and poetry submissions. The top three short story entries in each of the following categories: Grades 7 to 8, Grades 9 to 10 and Grades 11 to 12 will receive prizes along with the top three poetry selections over all grade categories. Downtown Guelph gift certificates will be presented in the amount of $40 for first, $25 for second and $20 for third place. Chances of winning are dependent on the number of completed entries received. Winners will be notified by mid-June during our Teen ETCH Anthology Book Launch.

What are you waiting for? Let the creative juices flow and start crafting your creative writing entry today!

 
Need help determining your next great read? We are here to help! Receive personalize suggestions at www.guelphpl.ca/recommendations.
 
 
Are you looking for a place to display your artwork and/or community organization's information? Check out this free community service at the library.
 

Community Connections: Displays and Exhibits
Local artists and community organizations can share their work or displays at various library locations for community members to enjoy. You do not have to be a professional artist to participate; all creativity is welcome. Fill out the online form today at www.guelphpl.ca/displays.  

 
 
 
 
Register for the Main Library event, Researching your British Home Child Ancestor on Saturday, March 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. for adults.
 
 
 
 
 
Register our Westminster Square bi-monthly book club. Next session is on Tuesday March 21 at 6:30 p.m. for adults.
 
 
Learn how to stay secure online. Register for Cyber Security Tips on Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Main Library. Presented by University of Guelph.
 
 
 
Join us online to discuss "In the Upper Country" by Kai Thomas on Tuesday March 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. in partnership with Eden Mills Writers Festival. Adults. Please register.
 
 

Thrive

 
Celebrate International Women's Day by reading some of these must-read memoirs that celebrate women. Get her story.
 
 
Celebrate Nutrition Month with these delicious adult reads. Place your holds at www.guelphpl.ca/catalogue.
 
 

Tech Time: Kanopy
With your library card, you can access the online resource Kanopy for free! Enjoy streaming movies, documentaries, independent films and more. Get started today at www.guelphpl.ca/onlineresources or email our Librarians at askus@guelphpl.ca for more information.

Guelph Public Library educational video about the online resource, Kanopy.
 
Is our Technology Helping you? We want to know! Complete a short survey at www.guelphpl.ca/techhelp or scan the QR code provided.
 
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