Guelph Public Library eNewsletter - September 2022

Back to Regular Open Hours
Regular Library hours begin on Tuesday, September 6. The Main Library will be open Mondays to Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday service will resume at all library locations on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Happy Labour Day! All Guelph Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 5.

The Guelph Public Library offers services and programs for Newcomers to Canada. A library card is free for anyone who lives in Guelph.

Library advertisement for the in-person Westminster Square Welcoming Week event on Saturday, September 10 at 10 a.m. for families with children ages 2 to 5 years: Welcome to the Library Storytime. Registration is required.

Learn how to use email services. This program is hosted by Guelph Public Library in collaboration with the Canadian Arab Women's Association (CAWA). Adults. Please Register.

Join SWIS (Settlement Workers in the School) and Guelph Public Library to learn about the programs and services that are offered by the library. Adults. Please register.

Tech Time: One-on-One Tech Help
Did you know you can request one-on-one tech help from our Librarians? We are dedicated to providing technology help to people of all learning levels! Watch the video to learn more. Book an appointment by phoning 519-824-6220 or visit www.guelphpl.ca/techhelp for more information.

Did you know you can request one-one-one tech help from our Librarians? Guelph Public Library is dedicated to connecting technology help to people of all learning levels! In a Tech Help appointment, you will be paired with a staff member who will provide free, one-on-one tech help. We offer tech assistance with: - eBooks and eAudiobooks - Simple tablet or phone troubleshooting - Online
Resources - Basic computer and internet skills -Video chat platforms Book an appointment today by phoning 519-824-6220 or visit www.guelphpl.ca/techhelp for more information.

Learn how to be ACTIVE using the SPEAK strategies in this workshop created by the Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy Community. Adults. Please Register.

Take time to reflect. By listening to the stories and experience of Indigenous People, we can honour, and bring awareness to, the victims and survivors of residential schools in the spirit of reconciliation. Click this image to view recommended reading.

Explore over 20 Indigenous and endangered languages with Transparent Language's guided lesson plans. Available at no cost with your library card.

Photograph of a new book club kit set: The Dreamers by Karen Thompson.

Book Club Kit: The Dreamers by Karen Thompson
An ordinary town is turned upside down when a mysterious illness begins to spread like wildfire. Those infected fall asleep… and never wake up. Doctors are recording high levels of brain activity and it appears that those affected are having heightened dreams - but of what? This captivating sci-fi novel was written pre-COVID, but has a lot to say about contagious diseases, quarantine and how people respond to disasters. It’s sure to prompt a lively and engaging book club discussion!

Check out this book club kit and more in the Library's catalogue. Subscribe to our Book Club Bulletin to learn when new book club kits are added to the collection.

Join us at the Diana Downtown Restaurant on Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m. for our monthly 2SLGBTQ+ Lit Book Club. This month we will be discussing "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Registration is required.

Register for our monthly Happily Ever After Virtual Book Club on Thursday, September 15 at noon. This month, we will be discussing The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion.

This year's Eden Mills Writer's Festival is September 11, 2022.

Community Connection: Eden Mills Writers' Festival, September 11, 2022
It's back! After two years of online programming, the Eden Mills Writers' Festival makes its return to the village of Eden Mills. On Sunday September 11, 2022, more than 40 Canadian writers will share their recent releases through panel discussions, interviews and readings. With a range of genres, programming for all ages, familiar favourites and impressive debuts, there's definitely something for everyone! Learn more and purchase event tickets at www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca.

Join members of the Wellington County Branch, Ontario Ancestors and the Guelph Public Library’s Archivist to help you discover your family’s story. Please register. Adults.

From the Archives:
Introduction to Family History Research
Join members of the Wellington County Branch, Ontario Ancestors and our Archivist, Darcy, to help you discover your family’s story. Register for Introduction to Family History Research held in the Main Library on Saturday, September 17 at 2 p.m.

Learn the first steps of researching your family history including how to gather family stories, determining what records are needed and how to record the information you find. This workshop also includes a demonstration of the online resources Ancestry Library Edition and an overview of FamilySearch which provides access to billions of records.

Join Heidi at the Guelph Enabling Garden to learn about pollinator gardens and the importance of bees on Saturday, September 10 at 11 a.m. in the Guelph Enabling Garden. Grades 1 to 3. Individual registration required.

Library advertisement for the in-person Main Library storytime on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. - Budding Bookworms. Starting September 20, join us for stories, songs and an art activity. Ages 2 to 5 years. Registration is required.

Teens - think escape room but in a box. Together we will solve puzzles and use clues to 'escape'. Monday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Read 1000 books before grade one! Learn more at www.guelphpl.ca/1000books

Read 1,000 Books Before Grade One
Did you know that reading together is one of the most effective ways to support early literacy development? The 1000 Books Before Grade One reading challenge is a fantastic, self-paced activity offered year-round at all library locations. It is specially designed to provide strong early literacy support for young readers. Using the reading logs provided, individuals track their progress and upon completion a prize and certificate are awarded. To keep readers engaged and motived while building strong reading habits, incentives are also available for every 100 books read! Drop by any library location to pick up your reading log or print the reading log here.

Celebrate Science Literacy Week by checking out an ozobot kit! This is an easy, screen free way to learn coding skills. Available at no cost with your library card!

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

Celebrate Culture Days at our East Side Branch on Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This family event includes community guests: Guelph Firefighters, Creative Encounters, The Tinker Truck, Music with Mr. J and so much more! No registration is required for this free, family event.

Celebrate Culture Days!
Culture Days features thousands of free, hands-on, interactive activities across Canada where the public can discover the world of artists, creators, heritage experts, designers and other creative professionals in their community.

Be sure to drop by our East Side Branch on Saturday, October 1 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to celebrate Culture Days with us! Enjoy this free, family event featuring City of Guelph Firefighters, Creative Encounters, The Tinker Truck, a musical performance by Mr. J and more. See you there!

Book a Library tour or class visit at www.guelphpl.ca/tours. This free service includes Bookmobile Visits and Makerspace Tours.