Guelph Public Library eNewsletter - September 2024

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The Friends of the Guelph Public Library 16th Big Book Sale will take place from September 19 to 22 at 440 Elmira Road North, Guelph. For full details please visit www.fgpl.ca.

Community Connections: Friends of the Guelph Public Library BIG Book Sale
The Friends of the Guelph Public Library is busy preparing for this year’s annual BIG Book Sale! A team of dedicated volunteers are getting the new larger space ready to welcome customers during sale days, September 19 to 22, 2024.

The new space, at 440 Elmira Road North, is much larger than last year’s and is supported by The Bamco Group. This year prices will remain affordable, with most items less than $5, plus both cash and debit payments will be accepted!

There is still time to donate, but don’t delay – the final date to donate to the sale is September 9. Good condition books, DVDs, vinyl records, puzzles and games for all ages are being accepted at four (4) locations this year, including the Main Library, East Side and Westminster Square Branches along with the book sale site.

For more information about donations, to look at the book sale map and to sign up to volunteer, please visit the Friends of the Guelph Public Library website.

#WelcomingWeek2024. An illustration of a diverse community gathered around the word “Welcome.”

Are you new to Canada or Guelph? Join us for a one hour tour of our Main Library. For adults and families. No registration is required.

Join us for a Welcoming Week Family Storytime on Sunday September 15 at 2 p.m. Enjoy songs, stories and fingerplays. A simple craft will follow. For toddlers, preschoolers and primary grades. No registration is required.

Practice speaking English in a friendly and welcoming environment. Registration is optional. Drop in attendees are welcome.

Back to Regular Open Hours
Regular Library hours return on Tuesday, September 3. The Main Library will be open Mondays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday hours resume at all library locations on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Happy Labour Day! All Guelph Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 2.

Connect

Join members of the Wellington County Branch, Ontario Ancestors and the Guelph Public Library’s Archivist to discover your family’s story. Please register at www.guelphpl.ca/events. For adults. Saturday, September 28 at 2 p.m. in the Main Library.

From the Archives:
Family History Research using Ancestry.com
Did you know that you can access Ancestry Library Edition at any Guelph Public Library location without a subscription and at no cost? This gives you access to billions of records such as census data, city directories, cemeteries, wills, immigration information, court records, military information, family histories plus birth, marriage and death documents. Join members of the Wellington County Branch, Ontario Ancestors for a hands-on computer demonstration and workshop on getting started with Ancestry.

Saturday, September 28 | 2 p.m. | Main Library
Registration is required.

Discover your unique personal history. Use Ancestry.com, an online tool, in any library location.

Do you run a book club? Looking to start one? The perfect book club kit is waiting for you. Learn more at www.guelphpl.ca/bookclubs

Book Club Kits
The perfect book club kit is waiting for you and your friends! Here's what you need to know:
➡️ Each Book Club Kit contains 10 books plus a discussion guide.
➡️Go to the catalogue, search “Book Club Kit”
➡️Place a hold on the Book Club Kit of your preference to be picked up at any library location!

Don't forget to subscribe to our online Book Club Bulletin to learn when new book club kits are added to the collection and more. Happy reading!

The Bullfrog Book Club meets once a month at the Bullfrog Mall Branch. For adults. Please register.

A text-based virtual book club. Join other book loving introverts online using Discord. For adults. No registration is required.

Join us in the Children's Department (second floor of the Main Library) to chat about the book you chose to read, make a craft and find a book following next month's theme. Please submit one registration for the entire family. This month's theme: A book about dragons!

If you’re looking for a feel-good movie with a dash of nostalgia and a whole lot of heart, “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game” is a must-watch! And from September 5-16 join the Kanopy Big Movie Watch discussion board where you can chat about the film with others across the country. Check out www.bigmoviewatch.com to learn more.

Thrive

Learn about the Guelph Greener Homes Program which helps Guelph residents with 0% interest loans or low-income grants to do energy upgrades to their home. For adults. Please register.

Receive free online tutoring, enjoy entertainment apps and educational resources at no cost with your library card!

Back to School Online Resources
Did you know the Library offers many online resources to help students and families get back into the swing of things this school year? If you’re looking for homework help, Tutor.com offers live help with school work, essay writing and test preparation every day from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. If you are researching information for school projects, try Primary Search. This database contains encyclopedia entries, magazines, pictures and videos. For students looking for help with computer programming, image editing or video production, LinkedIn Learning has video tutorials for everything you need. Taking a second language course? Try out Transparent Language to practice reading and writing in many different languages! Check it out today.

Hang out with Youth Ambassadors from The Grove Hubs every Tuesday at lunch (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Enjoy snacks, games, and exciting Grove Hub merch. Drop in. For teens.

Join us at the Main Library for Periods 101 : an overview of anatomy, language and products for younger audiences. Presented by The Period Purse. For junior and intermediate grades. Please register.

Calling all writers, artists and gamers! Looking for out-of-this-world ideas? Attend an astronomy-themed creative workshop led by playwright Deanna Kruger. For teens. Please register.