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An article about future Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau visiting the library. At the time he was in the running to become Liberal Party leader.

"When Justin Trudeau came to town Friday, Bradford library staff weren't quite prepared for the number of residents to follow. But follow they did, as more than 300 people crowded into the building to grab a glimpse of Canadian Liberal Party member and leadership contender Justin Trudeau..."

A newspaper article about the decision to have a new logo for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library to coincide with the library moving to a brand new location at 425 Holland Street W.

"Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's new look extends beyond its new building. The library board recently selected a new logo for the library to help emphasize all the services the facility offers..."

A napkin from the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

A tag with hole (probably affixed to a small gift) thanking people for coming to the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

An article about construction of the new library at 425 Holland Street West.

"Garry Pilon, principal of Salter Pilon + Lett Architects, provided an update on the new BWG REcreation complex and Library: 'There's lots of activity on that site...It's progressing well and on schedule.' Since September 1, excavation and grading have been underway on the 'campus lands' site - 21 acres fronting on Holland St. W., just west of Bradford District High School..."

Library CEO Liz Fenwick showing Frank Jonkman the new computerized catalogue at the Bradford Public Library.

From left at the Bradford Public Library returns counter: Pat Storey, Frank Jonkman, Library CEO Liz Fenwick.

A 1981-83 record of books at the Bradford Public Library. Presumably a record of acquisitions during the time period.

A 1981-83 record of books at the Bradford Public Library. Presumably a record of acquisitions during the time period.

A newspaper article about the creation of the Gwen Taylor Memorial Library as a community library in Newtown Robinson. The library was conceived after the Newton Robinson branch of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library was closed.

"The Gwen Taylor Memorial Library is an example of what a community can achieve, when it pulls together. The community library in Newton Robinson was opened by residents of the hamlet, after the local branch of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library was closed by the Library Board..."