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A newspaper article about a donation towards a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"An anonymous donation of $10,000 has been received by the library fundraising committee..."

The fundraising for a new building for the Bradford Public Library reaching the $75,000 mark.

A brochure outlining the summer programming offered at the Bradford Public Library during the summer of 1986. Some of the programs included spy school, storytime, movies and crafts.

The structure located at 21 Holland St. West is part of what is known as the Evans Block. The building was raised and Len Saint added a cellar and a foundation. The work was done by Mac Campbell and his team of carpenters. T.W.W. Evans had the building constructed to house his law practice. The upstairs was also used for years by Dr. Ellis, a dentist. The upper floor even served as Bradford Library in the 1930s, run by Mrs. Day. At one time, the offices of Tupling Insurance were also located in this building. In 1957 a fire destroyed several buildings to the east, but this structure was spared. (1, 2)

Photograph of Adrienne Price in office.

Photograph of what would become the adult stacks area of the library when it was located on Holland Court.

Anette Francis assisting at the Circulation Desk of the Bradford Public Library.

Librarian Anita Sikma at "Spy School" at the Bradford Public Library. Summer 1986.

A newspaper article about the architect being chosen for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"Another step in the long process to getting a new library was passed last week, as council and the library board approved an architect to design the new building. The contract was awarded to Lett/Smith Architects of Toronto, it was announced at a special joint council-library board meeting on Monday..."

A newspaper article about the architectural plans for the building of a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"Plans for Bradford's new $1.2 million library were unveiled Monday night. Architect Bill Lett presented a model and blueprints for the interior of the building, which were hashed out b the library committee...Lamb said the model of the library should help volunteers raise funds. 'When people throw their nickles, their quarters and their $250 in the jar, they can see what they're going to get' he said."