Opening ceremonies of new Bradford Public Library. Ada Watson, president of the Bradford Women's Institute presenting a donation of a painting by Pauline Holancin.

Lily Oddie Munro, Minister of Culture and Communication addressing the crowd at the opening ceremonies of the new Bradford Public Library. Background L-R: George Jackson, Bud Brown, Padre Hopkin (Trinity Anglican Church), Bruce Owen (Librarian), Mayor William de Peuter and Adrienne Price (Librarian).

Photograph of the ribbon cutting for the opening of Bradford Public Library on Holland Court, the location prior to the current library on Holland Street.
In doorway, left to right: William DePeuter (Mayor), Hon. Charles T.S. Evans (Chairman of Fundraising), Adrienne Price (Librarian)

Newspaper picture from Bond Head Community Hall Opening. Caption reads: "School children like Leila Stoddart, Dona McArthur, Billy Bateman, and Frank McArthur made sure the campaign slogan got around. Men and women throughout the area pitched in, worked hard to raise funds, and also helped with much of the labour."

Bradford high school principal Alex Taylor (right) accepts the official government of Ontario plaque from education minister Tom Wells commemorating the opening. Over 400 people were on hand to witness the official opening ceremonies.