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Children who read thirty-five books or more in the Bradford Public Library's Summer Reading Program were eligible for the Grand Prize Draw. Winners, from left: Marcella Knibbe, 8, Amy Kany, 10, Cynthia Belanger, 9, Ramona Rouhani, 8, and Melanie McIlroy, 7 1/2. Chief Bookaneer Anita Sikma (in the hat) organised the program. Summer 1991.

"The Bradford Public Library has a new Chief Executive Officer. Alannah Hegedus was appointed CEO on June 6th, and already has an idea of the direction in which she would like to see library services expand...She hopes to evaluate the collection and fill in any gaps, particularly in non-fiction and reference categories..."

"More than 50 library supporters gathered last week to pay tribute to those who originally brought library services to the Bradford Area. Dubbed Founder's Day, the event brought together staff and support workers both past and present, and featured a talk from library specialist Stan Beacock...Present library staff decided to invent their own 'holiday' to celebrate 37 years of Public Library service, and 127 years of library service..."

"The Bradford West Gwillimbury Friends of the Library are now accepting applications for membership in the Friends...Currently the Friends are undertaking a fundraising raffle in order to support the computer automation project at the Library..."

Birdie Webb, Librarian, turning the sod. Left to Right: Mrs. Yomans (Board), Mrs. Blackwell (Board), Mrs. Kneeshaw Dalph (Board), Mr. Stevens (Board and High School Principal), Mr. Ted Delvin (Chair), Mr. Dean Blake (Treasurer), Mr. Brittain (Public School Principal), Mr. Joe Magani (Mayor), Mr. McKenzie (Bradford Witness), Mr. John Zima (Builder)

"Mayor Joe Magani presided for the brief program at the social evening given in Bradford Public Library on Tuesday, April 11, called to honour Miss Birdie Webb, who is retiring after twelve years as librarian. On behalf of the Library Board and the town, Mr. R. Colangelo presented Miss Webb with a wrist watch, in appreciation of her fine service. Miss Webb expressed her thanks for this tribute. Simcoe County library was represented by Mrs. Cadogan of Barrie. Mrs. William Melbourne will carry on the duties of librarian here."

Birdie Webb on her last day working at the Bradford Public Library.

An article entitled, "Championing Energy Management" about the work being done to reduce energy consumption and become more energy efficient at Town facilities (including the Library). The article also features an interior and exterior shot of the Library.

"If you want to see an energy champion at work, a good place to go is the newly formed municipality of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Description : The West Gwillimbury History Project (WEGWHIST) meets Weds., Oct. 1st, in the Compton Room of the Bradford Library, 100 Holland Court, at 2 p.m. There are still some "missing families"... If you want your family history to be included, the Project must receive your information by October 1st! WWI Vetereans...To date, the project has the names of only 2 persons who served in WWI and returned home.

Library cards from the Bradford Public Library, c. 1988.