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Anne Wagg, Chair of the Fundraising Committee holds a balloon at the Library Ground Breaking Ceremony that reads: "I support the new Bradford Library, will you?"

Photograph of a cheque presentation by Sandy Harkes of Trans Canada Pipelines to Anne Wagg, fundraising chairperson for $500 to go towards building the new library.

An unveiled art piece presented by the Bradford Women's Institute to the new Bradford Public Library at official opening of the library's Holland Court location on November 6, 1988.

William de Peuter, Adrienne Price, Ada Watson, Pauline Holancin (artist donating) and Eleanor Sherbo can be seen in the photo.

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

"You may be wondering, as I did, why there's a need for fundraising activities for the new Bradford Public Library. Like the present library, the new one will be funded by the provincial government through grants and the town through municipal tax revenue. According to Ann Wag [Anne Wagg], chairman of the library fundraising committee, extra funds are used for the special things which do not come under a regular budget. That may be an extra purchase of books or a special piece of equipment..."

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 clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Joe Arrigo (Spring Thaw Festival Chairman) and Bob Evans (representing the Library Board).

"Fundraising effort for the Knights of Columbus have proven very successful...The money is to go to the library building fund."

A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Adrienne Price (Librarian), Eleanor Sherbo ( Library Board Chairperson), Mr. Lacasse (President of Gang-Nail Canada Inc.) and Mr. Carter (Vice-President of Gang-Nail Canada Inc.).

"One of the groups celebrating Bradford's 150th Anniversary is the Gwillim Group - a group of history buffs, under the aegis of the Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association, that is turning the spotlight on Upper Canada's First Lady.
Elizabeth Posthuma Gwillim was not only the wife of Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, she was an ardent traveller, a hostess equally at home in the wilderness and high society, and an accomplished artist. The Gwillim Group has commissioned a bronze and rock sculpture, by artist Brenda Wainman Goulet, which will be placed in the parkette beside the Post Office on Barrie St.
The Gwillim Group is holding a fundraising Dinner Theatre event tonight, June 9, in partnership with the Bradford District High School Drama Club. The students will present a homorous production of "Happy Birthday Bradford, or Who want a carrot for a mascot?" - while the Group serve up a Spaghetti Dinner, with Strawberry Shortcake for dessert, and there will be a silent auction of items that include an original painting by local artist Kathryn Bury."

"Bradford - The Second annual Bradford Jail-N-Bail for the Canadian Cancer Society will be taking place at CarrotFest this Saturday - a fundraiser that lightheartedly locks up prominent citizens, and requires them to raise at least $250 each in "bail" to get out from behind bars. ..."

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