"Last week was public library week across the province, so I dropped into the Bradford library a couple of times, unannounced, to check out some of the special kids' programs..."
A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new library at 100 Holland Court.
"I would like to try and clear up a slight misunderstanding between some of our businesses and the Bradford Library fundraising committee...They will be very happy to receive any donation of any size..."
A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Is anyone out there confused as to how much money the library fundraising committee is hoping to raise?...The fundraising goal for the library is not $25,000 but $250,000. A quarter of a million dollars. Six digits. A Lot of money...."
A newspaper article about building a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report...If plans stay roughly on schedule, the consultants believe architectural proposals may be sought early this fall..."
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 photograph of Anne Wagg and Susan West with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
Caption Reads: "The Bradford Public Library Building Fund received its first fundraising boost last week from the members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority when they donated $300 to the cause..."
A newspaper article about West Gwillimbury residents' use of the Bradford Public Library and funding.
"The Bradford Library Board received a lessthan enthusiastic response from council on Monday night after requesting $15,000 from the township for use of the Bradfordlibrary in 1986..."
A newspaper photograph of Peter Mizzoni (Bradford Rotary Club President), Anne Wagg (Fundraising Committee Chairperson) and Lorraine Tompkins (Library Board Chairperson) with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
