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A newspaper article about the introduction of new books in various different languages into the Bradford Public Library's collection.

A newspaper article about "Count Week" at the Bradford Public Library.

"Each year, for one week, it is necessary for libraries to survey the use made of the library, as part of a report to the province..."

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..."

A newspaper article about West Gwillimbury residents' use of the Bradford Public Library and funding.

"The Bradford Library Board received a lessthan enthusiastic response from council on Monday night after requesting $15,000 from the township for use of the Bradfordlibrary in 1986..."

A newspaper photograph of Peter Mizzoni (Bradford Rotary Club President), Anne Wagg (Fundraising Committee Chairperson) and Lorraine Tompkins (Library Board Chairperson) with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

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

A newspaper clipping about the Library's semi-annual book-buy from Joseph Books Wholesale. Pictured are Anita Sikma (Librarian), Ted Joseph, Jackie Joseph.

"...Ted Joseph and his wife Jackie travel to libraries all over Ontario to sell end of line and warehouse sell-outs..."

A newspaper article about the approval of 100 Holland Court as the site for a new Bradford Public Library. The article also mentions fundraising efforts towards the new library.

"The site for a new public library in Bradford has been chosen, and was approved by council last week...A $250 donation 'buys' an inscribed brick in a special wall, and corporate donations of $500 or more will be recognized by a plaque in the building..."

A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

"SOME OF the resident of Mason street got together to issue a challenge to all streets in Bradford. They've raised the $250 necessary to purchase a specially-inscribed brick in the new library, in exchange for their donation. They challenge other streets to do the same thing, so the specially-designed wall will have bricks with most streets in town listed."

"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report. The facility feasibility study, still in draft form, was presented at a public meeting last week (Aug 27). ..."