Guelph Public Library eNewsletter - December 2019

Your support equals more early literacy stations which in return provides school readiness, independent learning, new explorations, and a love of learning at an early age.

How Can I Join the Library's Annual Campaign?
Every gift to the library has the power to enrich, improve and transform lives. Large or small, today or planned, one-time or ongoing, all gifts make a difference. We can build the future - together!

Here's how you can make a tax-deductible gift to the 2019-2020 campaign today:

Complete a 2019-2020 appeal card.
Donate through our secure site:
1. I'd like my gift to support the Rosa Rattray Early Literacy Fund .
2. I'd like my gift to support the new Central Library.
Visit any library location for details.

Guelph Public Library Archives Photograph F45-0-8-0-0-279.

From the Archives: Holiday Fundraising
In December 1975, Bishop Macdonell high school hosted a fundraising event to build a new stage at the former building. Students dressed up in Christmas colours and took part in various events such as log-sawing and tug-of-war contests. Learn more about Guelph's history today!

Join us on Saturday December 14 at 10:30 am in our East Side Branch for a family singalong with Mr.J - plus a special visit from Santa.

Learn about the surprising origins of Santa this holiday season at this entertaining, illustrated presentation exploring the evolution of Santa Claus over time, across borders and between cultures. Monday December 23, 7 p.m. in the Main Library. No registration is required.

Are you part of a book club or looking to start your own? Grab one of these book club sets to go and you are good to go! They are available for a four week loan with the option to renew. We have 30 sets available - check out the library catalogue for a full list. Each set includes 10 copies of the book, discussion guide and tracking sheets.

What's in a Book Club?
By Deb Quaile, Interlibrary Loans
Improved literacy skills may be the foremost recognized benefit of reading, but what are some other outcomes? For the majority of children and adults, relaxation, improved knowledge, enjoyment and increased social awareness and connections are tangibly measured results of reading. During the winter months, our book clubs are still going strong and you can join at any time! Check the library's website for a listing of club dates, reading lists and locations. If you want to create a club with a circle of friends, you can borrow a book club set or pick up a set-to-go in a bag with a tracking sheet, discussion guide and 10 books. Happy reading!

Use your library card to delve into an endless stream of top new stories with the pressreader app or web interface. Enjoy thousands of newspapers and magazines at your fingertips. Visit www.guelphpl.ca, click on eLibrary then eResources. Scroll to Newspapers and Magazines. Click on Press Reader to get started.

'Tis the season! Guelph Public Library Children's Librarian, Ben, is back again sharing some of his favourite children's books of 2019!

Join the Ice Sisters and their Snowman friend at our Frosty Family Fun on Saturday December 21 at 10:30 am in our Westminster Square Branch.

Join us for our Happy Noon Year party on December 31 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in our East Side Branch (1 Starwood Drive). Note: Free tickets will be available on a first come, first serve basis starting on December 16 in our East Side Branch.

All library locations are closed on December 25 and 26, 2019. Merry Christmas.