The manual checkout at the Bradford W.G. Public Library. Photo taken just prior to computerization.

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..."

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..."

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..."

A flyer for Ontario Public Library Week programming to be held at the Bradford Public Library from October 15 - 21, 1990.

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..."

The 1989 Summer Reading Club at the Bradford Public Library with their papier-mache dinosaur.

Librarian Anita Sikma at Bradford Public Library's summer crafts program in 1986.

A newspaper clipping about progress on the new Library at 100 Holland Court.

"Bradford can begin to see that the new Library is taking form these days as the steel frame begins to grow out of the ground. It won't be long now before the many inscribed bricks will join others to make up the library's walls."