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Library Opening Invitation

A invitation for the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

Bradford Public Library

Bradford Public Library Book Plate

A book plate with black calligraphy style writing, one of many done by Ian Reid.

"Ian Reid was a resident of West Gwillimbury before Bradford amalgamated in 1991. He live on the 11th line of WG. He was a very popular citizen, always dressed in his Scottish kilt and accessories for anything festive or celebrative. In town, he recited 'Ode to a Haggis' on Robbie Burns Day in one of the local pubs at the time, which I attended. He was known in the library as the Patron who did all the calligraphy for our book plates. If any family made a donation to the library in the form of a memorial, or just purchasing books for the library, Ian Reid graciously on his own time made these book plates which are prominently displayed in the books..." (See sources)

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Library Opening Napkin

A napkin from the opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court on November 6, 1988.

Bradford Public Library

BWG Public Library Magnet

A rectangular yellow magnet from BWG Public Library with contact and resource information on it. Magnet is from when the library was at 100 Holland Court.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Bradford Gazette

A newspaper from November 3, 1988. The opening ceremony for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court was that week on November 6, 1988.

Bradford Public Library

Eleanor Sherbo's Business Card

Business card found in library time capsule. Business card is for Eleanor Sherbo, salesperson at Barbara M Kent Real Estate Ltd. and Library Board Chairperson at the time of the creation of the time capsule.

Bradford Public Library

Library Flyer

A flyer for the Bradford Public Library that includes how to get a library membership, library hours and library programs.

"Free membership is available to all residents and business owners in the Town of Bradford. Non-residents may join the Library for a $30. per household per year membership fee..."

Bradford Public Library

Lions Club Library Plaque

A wood and metal plaque. It reads:

"This Local History Room was furnished by the Lions Club of Bradford to Commemorate the visit of Judge Brian Stevenson of Calgary President of the International Association of Lions Clubs on the occasion of their 50th anniversary October 9. 1987."

Bradford Lions Club

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