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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

A newspaper article about the retirement of Librarian, Gertie Melbourne in 1979.

"The lady who has been largely responsible for building up tehe Bradford Publlic Libbaray retired last week after 14 years of service..."

Photograph of the Debbie de Peuter and Kate Larson at their goodbye party, holding a cake.

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..."

A flyer detailing the films playing and other programs at the Bradford Public Library over the Holiday season.

Operating hours of the Holland Court library

"The Bradford Public Library officially opened their new premises at 100 Holland Court on Sunday, November 6, 1988. On hand to officiate over the "ribbon cutting ceremony" was Mayor Bill dePeuter, Librarian Adrienne Price and Honorary Chairman, Mr. Charlie Evans.
The unexpectedly large crowd presented a few problems, no one organizing the event had anticipated. Mrs. Eleanor Sherbo, Chairperson of the Library Board wishes to extend her apologues to those present who could not hear the ceremonies. Apparently, the cord became dislodged from the corridor speakers.
Following the official ceremonies, a reception was held in the "Compton room", a room dedicated to Marilyn & Gord Compton on behalf of the Library Board in consideration of their very substantial monetary donation."

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.

A photograph of Bradford Public Library Librarian/CEO Alannah Hegedus in 1995 during the beginning of automation at the Library.

"During the month of July, the Bradford library will only be open on Saturdays. Mrs. Day, librarian, is taking the librarians' course, provided by the Province of Ontario, - in Barrie, and will therefore only be in town, during the next month, at the weekends."