Friends of the Guelph Public Library

10/30/2026

Calling all Canadian artists! ☎️

Together with the Guelph Public Library Board and our volunteer organization, we are looking for artists to help shape two public spaces in the new Central Library through two separate public art commissions.

The Central Library Children’s Area commission will be an interactive, child-friendly artwork that sparks curiosity, imagination, and discovery, funded by the Friends of the Guelph Public Library through community fundraising.

The Central Library Atrium commission will be a signature artwork that will welcome visitors and become a defining feature of the Library’s new gathering place, funded by the Guelph Public Library Board with community donations to the Library.

Both projects will be selected through an open competition guided by the City of Guelph’s Public Art Policy.

📅 Application deadlines:
Children’s Area: November 27, 2026
Main Atrium: November 30, 2026

Professional artists and artist-led teams from across Canada are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply through the following: https://www.guelphpl.ca/call-to-artists-childrens-area-central-library/

10/24/2026

🚨The last day of our sale is Discount Sunday! 🚨

Starting at 10am until 4pm on Sunday October 25, we are offering the following discounts:

➡️ Adult books are $10 per bag (this would be a regular-size shopping bag).
➡️ Special books are 1/2 price
➡️ DVD’S and CD’s are 4 for $1

Note this discount excludes items from the Children-Youth area, puzzles and games.

We still have lots of inventory to sell and will be open from 10am until 4pm at 440 Elmira Road N

Thank you for supporting the incredible work of Guelph Public Library 💜

10/24/2026

There's still loads of books! We are open Saturday from 10am until 4pm, stop by 440 Elmira Road N, free admission!

We also have a small cafe onsite for light refreshments and a place to rest, all funds raised go to support Guelph Public Library.

Here's our handy FAQ -https://fgpl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026FGPLBookSaleFAQ_revision20260927.pdf

10/22/2026

🎉 Our 18th Annual BIG Book Sale is here! 🎉

Thursday October 22 at 2pm is the ‘early bird’ preview (admission is $10 per adult) and we will be open until Sunday October 25 until 4pm (all other days are free admission).

Our sale site is 440 Elmira Road North - please consider car pooling, we have a small cafe onsite with snacks, all proceeds support Guelph Public Library. 💜

Full details can be found here:https://fgpl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026FGPLBookSaleFAQ_revision20260927.pdf

10/19/2026

Our 18th BIG book sale is happening this week, October 22 to 25!

Here are all the details!

📍Once again, this year's sale is in the former Bamco warehouse at 440 Elmira Rd. N., this is the intersection of Elmira and Massey Road.

💸 This Thursday's admission for "early bird" preview day is $10 per person. The remainder of the sale days have free admission, and are as follows:

Thursday Oct 22: 2pm-8pm
Friday Oct 23: 2pm-8pm
Saturday Oct 24: 10am-4pm
Sunday Oct 25: 10am-4pm

🕸 Just in time for Halloween, we've added a Thriller section to adult fiction. All of the other familiar categories and genres are back, including the return of the popular "Canadian, eh?" collection.

👨‍👧‍👧 Let's not forget the kids - once again, due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, every child attending will receive a free book!

☕ Our cafe area will be available for light refreshments as pay by donation. It's a place to rest your feet, get a soft drink, and a light snack before resuming your shopping,

🚌 We encourage you to car pool with friends, or take the City's #20 NW - Industrial bus, which stops right beside Bamco on Massey Road.

➡ Please see our price list, floor plan and our FAQ here: https://fgpl.ca/

We really appreciate everyone's support! ❤️

10/13/2026

It’s going to be another great sale thanks to you!

Bring a friend, and plan to attend, full details can be found on our 'Frequently Asked Questions' page:https://fgpl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026FGPLBookSaleFAQ_revision20260927.pdf

10/12/2026

We’re super excited to announce our BIG book sale contest!

You could win $20 to spend at this year’s sale!

How to enter:
1. Follow us here Friends of the Guelph Public Library
2. Like this post
3. Name a book that made you want to read more in the comments below AND tag a friend
4. Bonus entry - share to your stories

Rules:
📚 Contest closes October 19, 2026
📚 We will choose 2 winners, and the prize must be claimed in person between October 22-25, 2026 at our sale site at 440 Elmira Road N
📚 Big Book Sale dollars expire and must be spent this year
📚 We will draw using a random generator, and contact the winner via DM, winner must claim the prize by noon on October 21, 2026.

10/12/2026

Come join us!

For more than 60 years, the Main Library has been a place of discovery, learning, connection, and community. As we prepare for the move to our new Central Library in early 2027, we're taking time to celebrate the memories, milestones, and stories that have helped shape this space since 1965.

Over the coming months, we'll be hosting a series of Farewell to Main events that honour the legacy of the Main Library while looking ahead to an exciting new chapter for Guelph Public Library. 📕

One of the highlights will be our Farewell to Main Celebration on Saturday, October 17, featuring a full day of activities, memory-sharing opportunities, special guests, and community programming.

From a children's memory project reflecting on favourite library moments to recording booths where visitors can share stories of their time at Main, these events are designed to celebrate the impact this building has had on generations of residents.

Join us from 2 to 4:30 p.m. for our signature farewell event, where we'll open a 1965 time capsule discovered in the building's cornerstone and reflect on the history of the space that has served our community for decades.

View the full schedule of Farewell to Main events and programs 📚:
https://ow.ly/BAAe50ZOKKc

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate the Main Library's legacy and help us welcome the next chapter.

10/09/2026

Thank you all SO very much! Today is the last day to donate items to our sale.

We've got some great stuff coming over the next week as we prepare the sale site for you to come and shop!

Save the date for October 22-25, for a full list of our frequently asked questions, please visit our website here:https://fgpl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026FGPLBookSaleFAQ_revision20260927.pdf

10/05/2026

There is still time to round up your books, puzzles and games for this year's sale, our deadline is Friday October 9!

We are right on target for having just as many items as last year (maybe even a few more!)

We'd be especially grateful to have more items for children - this includes books, games, and puzzles. It's one of the most popular areas of the sale, and we want to be sure we have lots of choice for younger shoppers. Every child who comes to the sale receives a free book! 😍


Thank you to all of you who have contributed so generously this year, full details can be found here: https://fgpl.ca/book-sale-donations/