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Drop by any library location to register for our summer reading clubs! There is something for everyone - babies, kids, teens and adults too!

Drop by the Bookmobile this summer and snap a photo to enter our I Spy The Bookmobile Contest.

I Spy the Bookmobile Photo Contest
This summer, explore Guelph and drop by the Guelph Public Library’s Bookmobile at a stop near you. Check out the latest materials, learn more about the library’s programs and of course, participate in our summer reading challenges! Until August 31, 2019, you will also have a chance to win a $25 Downtown Guelph gift card by entering our “I Spy the Bookmobile” photo contest.

Here’s how to enter:
1. Take a selfie with the Bookmobile (Hint: Check out our Bookmobile schedule or search our events calendar for special Bookmobile events.)
2. Share your photo by August 31, 2019 to the Guelph Public Library’s Instagram or Twitter or Facebook accounts using #ISpyBKM2019 or email your photos to GPLCommunications@guelphpl.ca

The more stops you visit to take selfies, the more chances you have to win! Have fun this summer exploring Guelph and get your summer read on!

To learn more about Guelph's history, please visit the local history section of the library's website at https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/collections/local-history.aspx

Library Summer Fun Programs
This photograph from 1980 shows children laughing at a puppet show in the Main Library. Some things never change! Be sure to check out the great line up of fun (and hilarious) events at all library locations this summer at www.guelphpl.ca. There is something for everyone!

Also don't miss our Historical Walking Tour with Jay Wilson on Monday, July 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jay's love of local history, combined with a flair for storytelling, makes him the perfect choice to lead these tours! Please register.

Explore Guelph's past in the Library's Archives. History lives here!

The Guelph Public Library offers free access (with your library card) to the online version of The Globe and Mail. Easily search online newspaper articles from 1844 to 2014 at www.guelphpl.ca.

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Tech Time: How To Register for Library Events
By Emily Tyschenko, Programming Librarian
We have a great selection of programs at the library! It's easy to view them and register. Visit our website at www.guelphpl.ca and go to our e vents calendar. Here you can view and sort our events based on date, location, age or event type. You will also see that most of our programs are drop-in and do not require registration, but for those that do, select the purple ‘Register’ button below the event details. You can register by inputting your library card number and PIN or by inputting your name and contact information. You also have an option to add a guest to your registration. Enjoy our programs with friends or family members! You can add up to five guests for any of our registered programs. Remember if you do add any guests to your reservation, only you will receive a confirmation email. Be sure to register for our summer programs soon because spots are filling up quickly!

Check out a Fitbit device free with your library card! Track your fitness goals and more!

Equip Your Outdoor Summer
By Deb Quaile, Interlibrary Loans
Sure, you can borrow books, magazines and DVDs from the library about fitness – and carrying those items home may build a little arm muscle. But we have other things to help get you outside, moving and playing! Ask library staff about borrowing a set of Eagle Optics Denali Binoculars with field guides to birds or check out a trail guide to explore the outdoors (look for call number 917.13 on the shelves). Perhaps a Fitbit – a personal wristband to track calorie burn, monitor heart rate and help maintain your workout as you move through your day. Or reserve the Insta360 ONE, our 360 degree VR camera, which comes with a quickstart guide to help you begin making your own memories. Keep active, stay engaged and enjoy your July!

Register for our Pinterest Party: Garden Containers on Tuesday July 9 from 6:30 to 730 p.m. in our Westminster Square Branch. This event is aimed for Adults.

Register for our Master Gardeners: Planting for Shade event on Thursday July 18 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in our Scottsdale Branch. This is a free event that is aimed for adults.

Register for How To Download Audiobooks and eBooks on Wednesday July 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in our West End Branch. This is a free program aimed for adults.

Adults - join us at the Main Library on Wednesday July 31 from 6 to 8 pm for a Harry Potter Escape Room experience. No registration is required for this free event.

Thrive

It's a royal affair at the Main Library! Dress in your best and join us to meet your favourite princesses and princes from Busy Bee's parties! Thursday July 11, 10:30 am, all ages.

This is a photo of Sanam, our children's summer programmer for 2019. She loves working with children and has a degree in Early Learning Program Development. She is very passionate about providing creative experiences for children. Drop by the Main Library to meet Sanam and have a fun summer at our library programs.

Be prepared to laugh at this special family event with Bumbling Bert on Saturday July 27 at 2:30 pm in our West End Branch.

Participate in our Teen Reads Summer Challenge until Saturday August 24, 2019. Check out www.guelphpl.ca for more teen program details.

Teen Reads Summer Challenge: Libraries Rock
Summer reading isn’t just for kids! Enjoy our newly re-designed teen programs for 13 to 18 year olds. Are you ready to rock out at your library this summer? Participate in our Teen Reads “Libraries Rock” Summer Challenge until August 24, 2019. This summer, learn how much fun libraries can be with open musical jam sessions, drumming and improv workshops, teen tech time, and so much more.

Our library was recently honoured as a recipient of the DUCA Credit Union DUgood Fund through the company’s ‘Join-In’ program.

Donor Spotlight:
DUCA Credit Union DUgood Community Fund
The Library is fortunate to receive generous donations from individuals, foundations and corporations – all of which help to strengthen the services we are able to provide to the community. Every dollar donated helps to make our community shine more brightly.

Our library was recently honoured as a recipient of the DUCA Credit Union DUgood Fund through the company’s ‘Join-In’ program. We thank our friends at DUCA Credit Union for their generous support.

Donate to the Guelph Public Library

All Guelph Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, July 1 for Canada Day.