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A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"You may be wondering, as I did, why there's a need for fundraising activities for the new Bradford Public Library. Like the present library, the new one will be funded by the provincial government through grants and the town through municipal tax revenue. According to Ann Wag [Anne Wagg], chairman of the library fundraising committee, extra funds are used for the special things which do not come under a regular budget. That may be an extra purchase of books or a special piece of equipment..."

A newspaper article about the introduction of new books in various different languages into the Bradford Public Library's collection.

Gertrude Melbourne, librarian of Bradford from 1967 - 1975.

Photograph of library staff, Marilyn Reynolds working.

The manual checkout at the Bradford W.G. Public Library. Photo taken just prior to computerization.

A newspaper article about the approval of 100 Holland Court as the site for a new Bradford Public Library. The article also mentions fundraising efforts towards the new library.

"The site for a new public library in Bradford has been chosen, and was approved by council last week...A $250 donation 'buys' an inscribed brick in a special wall, and corporate donations of $500 or more will be recognized by a plaque in the building..."

A wood and metal plaque. It reads:

"This Local History Room was furnished by the Lions Club of Bradford to Commemorate the visit of Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary President of the International Association of Lions Clubs on the occasion of their 50th anniversary October 9. 1987."

Article containing the winning poem in the children's category for the library's poem contest. The contest was related to Carrotfest and the poem was written by Jaclyn Hodsdon.

A newspaper article about "Count Week" at the Bradford Public Library.

"Each year, for one week, it is necessary for libraries to survey the use made of the library, as part of a report to the province..."

The 1989 Summer Reading Club at the Bradford Public Library with their papier-mache dinosaur.