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From Mechanics' Institute to a State-of-the-Art Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
"Editor's note: with the new Bradford Public Library scheduled to hold Official Opening Ceremonies November 6, 1988, following is an article submitted by D. Cilipka on the library's past history in Bradford." ...
Bradford Gazette
From the Mechanic's Institute to a State-of-the Art Public Library
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A newspaper article detailing the history of the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford Gazette
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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..."
Independent News
Fundraising for the New Library
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Photograph of a cheque presentation during fundraising for a new library at 100 Holland Court.
From Left: Lorraine Tompkins (Chariperson of the Library Board), Peter Mizzoni (President of Bradford Rotary Club), Anne Wagg (Chairperson of Library Committee), Dennis Roughley (Town Councillor)
Gertie Melbourne Bringing Coffee
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Photograph of Gertie Melbourne carrying a coffee urn. Inscription on back states: "The library's coffee maker-always an empty pot after story time."
Gertie Melbourne's Retirement Party
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Front Row: Betty Noble, Adrienne Price, Gertie Melbourne, Amanda Kneeshaw Back Row: Ken McPherson, Marilyne Reynolds, Sheila Cadogan, Nadia Morrow, Wendy Osborne, Anette Francis
Goodbye Party for Debbie & Kate
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Photograph of the Debbie de Peuter and Kate Larson at their goodbye party, holding a cake.
Great Library Week: terrific work by Volunteers
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A newspaper article about library programming.
"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..."
Bradford Weekly
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Photograph from a job site meeting about the building of the Bradford Public Library. That library finished construction in 1988. The photo shows Bob of Gallagher Construction and Bob McIntyre of Lett/Smith.
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A photograph of Bradford Public Library Librarian/CEO Alannah Hegedus in 1995 during the beginning of automation at the Library.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library