What:

• Family Literacy programs for parents, caregivers, and children (free weekly storytimes)
• Early Literacy Computers for children at all locations
• STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) initiatives and tools for children
• Access to Internet, printers, photocopiers, and scanning
• Adult Literacy Collections for Teachers, Tutors, and Students
• Volunteer Opportunities
• English as a Second Language ‒ ESL conversation circles and Book Clubs
• Book Clubs for all ages on a variety
  of themes
• WiFi Hotspots
• Makerspace: 3D printers, virtual reality, various tech gadgets

Who:

Everyone is welcome.
There are programs, collections,
and services available for all ages.

When:

Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:00am‒9:00pm

Friday ‒ Saturday at 9:00am‒5:00pm

Sundays at 1:00pm‒5:00pm
(September‒May)

* Summer hours are in effect from June to early September. Please check the website for details.

Where:

Main Library—100 Norfolk Street

Ask For:

Steven Kraft—Guelph Public Library CEO
(519) 824-6220 ext. 224
skraft@guelphpl.ca

What:

• Free early literacy programming including Baby, Toddler, and School Readiness online and in person
• Literacy collection ‒ for adults learning the basics of letters and numbers
• Audio kits ‒ Books and CDs. Also available online through Tumblebooks
• Language learning ‒ for English and many other languages ‒ in audio, print, electronic or some combination (or learn online using the Mango Languages learning programs)
• Books with high interest and low vocabulary
• Movies and music in other languages
• Conversation Circles ‒ meet virtually multiple times per week
• Settlement Worker on site at the Queen’s Square location 2 days per week
• Courses on teaching English and ESL through an online product called Gale Courses and Lynda. com
• Free access to the Internet ‒ use our computers or bring your own device
• Borrow an iPad to use for home, school, or work
• Never used a computer or need help with other devices? Book a 1 to 1 training session with our staff
• Old Post Office location ‒ digital library with free access to laser cutter, sewing machines, 3D printer and more. Borrow laptops and iPads to use at location

Who:

Everyone, all ages and skill levels

When:

Queen’s Square
Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:30am‒8:30pm
Friday and Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm

Hespeler, Preston and Clemens Mill
Monday ‒ Thursday at 10:00am‒8:30pm
Friday at 10:00am‒5:30pm
Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm

Old Post Office
Monday at 10:00am‒5:30pm
Tuesday ‒ Thursday at 10:00am‒8:30pm
Friday at 10:00am‒5:30pm
Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm

Where:

Queen’s Square

1 North Square

Clemens Mill

50 Saginaw Parkway

Hespeler

5 Tannery Street East

Preston

435 King Street East

Old Post Office

12 Water Street South

Ask For:

Queen’s Square—(519) 621-0460 Clemens Mill—(519) 740-6294

Hespeler—(519) 658-4412

Preston—(519) 653-3632

Old Post Office—(226) 533-2767

What:

• All programs free of charge
• Adult Literacy Collection for Teachers, Tutors, and Students
• Family Literacy programs for parents, caregivers, and children
• Computer and Technology Programs
• Access to Internet, printers, photocopiers, scanning and fax
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Career & Resume help
• ESL conversation circles
• Study Rooms
• WiFi Hotspots
• Accessibility Centre (JAWS, Dragon Dictate, ZoomText, C-Pen readers etc)
• Heffner Studio: 3D printers, Music Editing, Digital Conversion, Audio Production

Who:

Programs for all ages
All are welcome

When:

Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:00am‒9:00pm
Friday and Saturday at 9:00am‒5:30pm
Sunday at 1:00pm‒5:00pm (Central Library only, Fall‒Spring)

Where:

Central Library

85 Queen Street North

Country Hills Library

1500 Block Line Road

Forest Heights Library

251 Fischer-Hallman Road

Grand River Stanley Park Library

175 Indian Road

Pioneer Park Community Library

150 Pioneer Park Drive

Ask For:

Aimee Jeffrey—Lifelong Learning and Literacy Librarian
(519) 743-0271 ext. 218

What:

• All programs free of charge
• Family Literacy programs for parents, caregivers, and children
• Access to Internet, printers, and photocopiers
• Mobile Hotspot lending program
• A variety of lending collection items including: Hobby Kits, Book Clubs in a Bag/Book Club Packs 4 Kids, Games Collection, Museum Family Passes, Recreation Passes, and Public Health Kits
• Online resources for families such as Hoopla, Mango Languages and Tumblebook Library

Who:

Open to all ages and skill levels

When:

Monday ‒ Saturday, hours and days vary by branch. Refer to our website for the current branch schedule.

Where:

Ayr Branch

137 Stanley Street

Baden Branch

115 Snyder’s Road East

Bloomingdale Branch

860A Sawmill Road

Elmira Branch

65 Arthur Street South

Linwood Branch

5279 Ament Line

New Hamburg Branch

145 Huron Street

New Dundee Branch

1176 Queen Street

St. Clements Branch

3605 Lobsinger Line

St. Jacobs Branch

29 Queensway Drive

Wellesley Branch

1137 Henry Street

Ask For:

Allie Fallis—Supervisor of Programs and Outreach
(519) 575-4590 ext. 3953

What:

• Job search information
• Resume support
• Employment research
• Library Settlement Program workers for specific newcomer and employment support

Who:

Open to all

When:

• Monday ‒ Thursday at 9:30am‒9:00pm
• Friday and Saturday at 9:30am‒5:30pm
• Sundays at 1:00pm‒4:00pm
• Main Library (October to May)

Where:

Main Library

35 Albert Street

John M. Harper Branch

500 Fischer-Hallman Road North

McCormick Branch

500 Parkside Drive

Ask For:

Laura Dick—Manager, Branches
(519) 886-1310 ext. 313