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- 1988
Part of Local History Artifacts
A invitation for the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.
Bradford Public Library
Part of Local History Artifacts
A invitation for the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.
Bradford Public Library
BWG Public Library Grand-Opening MPP Letter
Part of Local History Artifacts
Letter from Julia Munro, MPP for York-Simcoe, addressed to the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board. It was sent to mark the grand-opening and dedication ceremony of the newly built BWGPL.
Julia Munro
BWG Public Library Grand-Opening MPP Letter
Part of Local History Artifacts
Letter from Peter Van Loan, MP for York-Simcoe, addressed to the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Board. It was sent to mark the grand-opening and dedication ceremony of the newly built BWGPL.
Peter Van Loan
Part of Local History Artifacts
A booklet for a Founder's Day event at the Bradford Public Library on February 3, 1993 to "Celebrat[e] 37 Years of Public Library Service and 127 Years of Library Service in Bradford." It was researched and compiled by Librarian Adrienne Price.
The event shared history and had various guest speakers.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
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..."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Part of Local History Collection
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..."
Bradford Topic
Breaking ground for a new BWG Leisure Centre and Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
An article about the ground breaking for the new Library and Leisure Centres to be built on Holland Street W.
"The site of the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre and Public Library/Cultural Centre was off-limits, as the contractor's crews continued to move earth, in preparation for the start of construction - so the official groundbreaking ceremony took place across the road, at the Canadian Tire Store, and in front of the fencing on Holland St. West..."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Bradford Public Library Catalogue Card
Part of Local History Artifacts
Blank catalogue card from the Bradford Public Library.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Celebrating Canada's Veterans in Bradford!
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article about celebrating Canadian veterans in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
"National Homes hosted this community event at the Bradford Public Library, November 7th in honour of Canada's veterans. National Homes has named the streets in their community of The Forest after WWI and WWII veterans and unveiled the names at this event..."
Snapd Bradford
Liz Fenwick checking out as library CEO
Part of Local History Collection
A newspaper article about the retirement of Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's CEO, Liz Fenwick.
"For 21 years, Liz Fenwick has dedicated her life to the operation of one of Bradford West Gwiliimbury's most useful resources - the public library..."
Bradford Topic