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Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of Flora Nydam and Anita Sikma during the packing process to move from the library at 35 John Street to the new library at 100 Holland Court in 1988.
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
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article detailing the history of the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford Gazette
Part of Local History Collection
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
Part of Local History Collection
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
Part of Local History Collection
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
Part of Local History Collection
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
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of the Debbie de Peuter and Kate Larson at their goodbye party, holding a cake.
Great Library Week: terrific work by Volunteers
Part of Local History Collection
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
Part of Local History Artifacts
A flyer detailing the films playing and other programs at the Bradford Public Library over the Holiday season.
Bradford Public Library